Clarkston PAC
(Special Education Parent Advisory Committee)
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
November Greetings to All!
This edition offers extensive resources and information - it is our intention to offer as much as possible in light of the return to distance learning for all students. The newsletter is long with many links for assistive technology resources as well as trainings, online workshops, and the local support agencies. The updated 2020 Early On Resource Guide is included this month and available for you to download. See the "More Helpful Links and Resources" section. Also, here is a link provided by Oakland Schools for family resources: https://www.smore.com/03kcp-family-resources-remote-learning
Clarkston Community Schools District update from Superintendent Ryan 11/7/2020:
https://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/news/news-details/~post/weekly-superintendents-report-116-20201107
Clarkston Community Schools statement about Students with IEPs:
https://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/fall2020/iep
Superintendent Ryan has issued New COVID Health Screening & Reporting Guidelines:
Please see below how to access the comprehensive list of local resources and agencies to support you and your student. The link is listed below and appears again as a "button" towards the end of the newsletter.
RESOURCES SECTION: All of the resources previously listed as "buttons" in past newsletters have moved to the Student Support Services webpage on the CCS website. Click on the link below. Scroll down to the Parent Resources Section at the bottom of the page and they can be found in the "Useful Links" menu.
https://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/departments/student-support-services
If you need further support or guidance beyond what is offered in this newsletter and links, please contact us anytime at mailto:clarkstonpac@gmail.com
Find the BOWL OF CRANBERRIES - then you have read everything!
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Virtual Workshops from MI Alliance for Families
November 2020
November 9 PBIS Family Panel Discussion with MiMTSS, 6-7:30pm. Register
November 10 Log On and Log In to Virtual Meetings with Special Education Mediation Services, 11am-12pm. Register
November 10 Improve the quality of your contributions to your child’s IEP with this four week IEP Course (11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8), 7-8:30pm. Register
November 12 Rethinking Guardianship: Facilitating Lifelong Self Determination with Dohn Hoyle, 1-3pm. Register
November 17 Counting the Days: Understanding Disciplinary Removals of Students with Disabilities with Special Education Mediation Services, 11am-12pm. Register
November 19 The Manifestation Determination Review: Navigating the Process with Special Education Mediation Services, 11am-12pm. Register
December 2020
December 2 Advocating for Your Child with Epilepsy in School with Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, 10am-12pm. Register
December 4 Partnering with your ISD/School District Around Assistive Technology with Carolyn O’Hearn from Alt+Shift, 12-1pm. Register
December 8 Log On and Log In to Virtual Meetings with Special Education Mediation Services, 11am-12pm. Register
December 9 Collecting Academic and Behavior Data at Home with Special Education Mediation Services, 11am-12pm. Register
December 15 PAC Roles and Responsibilities with Sandee Koski, 6-7pm. Register
January 2021
January 12 Log On and Log In to Virtual Meetings with Special Education Mediation Services, 6:30-7:30pm. Register
January 13 Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy with Sandee Koski, 10-11:30am. Register
January 14 Behavior Intervention in a Virtual World with Special Education Mediation Services 11am-12pm. Register
January 14 Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy with Sandee Koski, 6:30-8pm. Register
January 20 Epilepsy and Comorbid Mental Health and Emotional Issues with Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, 7-8pm. Register
January 21 Assistive Technology Experiences From Parents Like You with Carolyn O’Hearn from Alt+Shift, 12-1pm. Register
If you require accommodations or materials in an alternative format, please notify MI Alliance for Families two weeks before the workshop.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES
COVID RESOURCES (SHARED WITH US FROM MI ALLIANCE FOR FAMILIES)
COVID-19 INFORMATION
All adults age 18 and over
Children 4- to 17-years-old. Child must have symptoms of coronavirus and be a resident of or attend school in Oakland County.
Appointment required. Call 1-800-848-5533
WEBINARS AND PODCASTS
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Action Calendar: New Ways November 2020
"Covid is restricting our lives, but we can find new ways to keep making progress. Trying out new things can actually boost our well-being. When we open up to new ideas, it helps us stay curious and engaged. It can also bring a sense of accomplishment and help to boost our self-confidence and resilience. There are so many ways to learn new things and this month we're encouraging everyone to find new and creative ways to overcome our frustrating situations."
For more keys to happier living, head over to the http://www.actionforhappiness.org/ website. NEW - Look below the calendar to download their PDF guide "Ten Keys to Happier Living".