Family Engagement Newsletter
Eau Claire Area School District
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL, HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
NOVEMBER 2020
Special Education PTA (SEPTA) November Meeting
November 10, 2020 from 7-8:30pm Zoom Meeting
Meetings will be held the second Tuesday
of each month from 7-8:30 pm.
A zoom link will automatically be sent to you if you are on
the SEPTA e-mail list. If you are not receiving emails
from SEPTA and would like to,
please e-mail septaec@gmail.com to be added
to the distribution list.
Is Your Skyward Contact Information Current?
ECASD families—please make sure that your contact information is current in Skyward. Now, more than ever, with all the information that our schools and our District are sharing, we want to make sure you are receiving Skyward email updates. You may update your information by logging into the DESKTOP version of Skyward Family Access and clicking on the Skylert tab on the bottom left. You may also call your school’s main telephone number and leave a message with the building secretary to make the change. Help ensure you are receiving important messages from your school and the ECASD!
Survey for ECASD Families
Project Search Virtual Open House
No Pre-registration required. Join by Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89212307354?pwd=cCtFN1pvamRsZUNrSVBxbmw1UkorZz09
Program application materials will be sent to all interested parties.
Please contact us at projectsearchec@gmail.com to request materials
ECASD is proud to be co-sponsoring a Family Voices Training - Life After High School
Learn about Transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This training covers the role of schools, public benefits, the changes to adult health care, supported decision making options and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing and living, the basics of self determination and imagining community life.
When: Tuesday, December 1, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: Join the session using your computer, I-Pad or smartphone using Zoom video conferencing or listen using your phone.
Sign Up: Zoom Training Registration
After registering, you will be sent a Zoom link and phone number to participate. Please view the 30 minute online training before December 1st at
Dreaming Differently: Planning the Transition to Adult Healthcare
A free virtual training for families who are raising
children with significant intellectual or
developmental disabilities and medical complexity
Wednesday, November 4
5:30-7:00pm
Registration deadline: Monday, November 2
For more information or to register, go to go.wisc.edu/dreamdifferently101120 or contact Beth Guthrie-Moss at guthriemoss@wisc.edu Information about downloading and connecting to Zoom will be provided upon registration.
YOUNG ATHLETES AT HOME
Young Athletes Crafts
Join Young Athletes Manager, Jenna Lang,
as she goes through making a different craft each week.
Please register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/7LxqEkSoxBDj4fFt8
Tuesdays at 4pm
Young Athletes Practices
Each practice will focus on a different skill that is important for the
development of gross motor skills.
Please register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/RkkTVyWQeJrfHFSR6
Thursdays at 4pm
Stories from Local Heros!
Brody the Lion
Brody the Lion is a children’s book series that promotes awareness and acceptance of differing abilities. The books are written by a local PhD level Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with special needs for over 30 years.
Teen Hangout
Teens with autism are welcome to join us online to chat and play games!
Theme: Book Series
Nov 5, 2020 06:00 PM
Space is limited. Please sign up to receive Zoom information:
Register Here
Virtual Offerings, Conference Announcements and more!
WI FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER
The focus of the newsletter is to have a resource for families, schools, and agencies to go to for timely and relevant information on different special education related topics, at-home learning strategies, online resources, recent research and statewide events.
The newsletter is provided by the Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support (WI FACETS) through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
ECASD Connections Newsletter
Eau Claire Area School District Board Policy - Visitors to the Schools During the School Day
Find Visitor Policy Here
https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/ecasd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BSEPGQ63A314
School Resources for Families
Special Education Procedural Safeguards
COVID-19 – Special Education Updates and Resources
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) understands that guidance can change quickly as information evolves.
The Special Education Team regularly updates its COVID-19 Special Education Question and Answer Document regarding the impact on students with IEPs. (Updated 8/13/2020).
ECASD Covid 19 Updates
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Family Resource Guide
ECASD Department of Special Education
PREPARING FOR AN IEP MEETING
Eau Claire Area School District
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Email: lmalnory@ecasd.us
Website: https://www.ecasd.us/District/Home
Location: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA
Phone: 715-852-3075
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECASD-Special-Education-100391148009003/?eid=ARDVD95qBpVdhhYSzrtWpXkp6PP6ymkoMeEBEemvNJiB4BbG9zcCQA39kK6f4CHdc7A-05y9l52EJjBO
Twitter: @ecasdsuper
Are You on FaceBook and looking to connect with other families about issues important to you?
The following FaceBook Groups are local, parent led and share information and resources.
SNAPS EC: Special Needs and Parenting Support Group
Autism Society Greater Wisconsin West Central Region
Chippewa Falls Special Parents
Parents of Adult Children in Transition (PACT- A Disablity Parenting Group)