Family Engagement Newsletter
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Resources for school, home and community supporting students with disabilities.
FEBRUARY 2020
Upcoming Local Events
Summer 2020 Registration Open!
Registration is now open for players and volunteers!
The Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley gives children ages 4-19 who have cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball on a rubberized field. That special field allows players the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and braces, helping to alleviate falls and trips.
Get registered today for 2020 league!
Special Kids Days at CMEC! New Day & Time for 2020
Special Kids Days are FREE for kids with special needs and their families. Snacks are included, along with themed sensory activities and extra staff support!
Registration is required for these events.
Sundays 10am-Noon
January 19
February 16
March 15
April 19
May 17
Questions?
Contact Katie Julsrud
(715) 832 - 5437 ext. 106
Sensory Friendly Performance at the Pablo Center
Sensory Friendly Performance March 7th 10a.m.
For Ticket information Visit the Pablo Center website or call the Pablo at 715-492-0240!
Book Scootin Boogie
March 7th, 2020
9:30 - Noon
UW-Eau Claire WR Davies Center
Story Time
Explore a Planetarium
Crafts, Games & Activities
Community Resources
Free Event!
Autism Essay Contest
This is a essay contest for youth with or without Autism!
Write about:
- Things you learned about autism and how autism might affect you or your classmate(s)
- Sharing a time you needed extra help in an assignment or activity to be successful. Who helped you and how did it make you feel? How can you help your peers with autism be successful when they need help?
- Written or illustrated examples, with captions
OR
- As a student with autism, what do you wish other students knew about you? What makes you unique?
Complete Essay details at Autism Society Greater Wisconsin
Prizes Awarded!
Hearts in Harmony Spring Registration
Hearth in Harmony is a Special Needs Show Choir for the Chippewa Valley where everyone belongs.
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
February 27 - April 7th
Parent Meeting February 7th
Face Book Link: Hearts in Harmony
Spring Conferences and Trainings
Conference - Finding Social Success for children with I/DD
Presented by Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020
8:30am-1:30pm
COST: $5 (includes lunch & materials)
WHERE: Medical College of Wisconsin - Kerrigan Auditorium (8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226)
Hosted by Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
This seminar will explore the relationship between learning disabilities and social success and will identify the specific causes for specific social skill deficits. Field tested strategies will be presented that can be used by parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers to assist students in gaining peer acceptance and developing age-appropriate social skills.
B.R.A.I.N Conference
The Brain Research Awareness Integration Network is comprised of area professionals who are interested in children and their future.
The mission is to promote optimal development of all children by integrating current brain research into education, child care, parenting, prevention and intervention programs in Eau Claire Country.
April 8, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florian Gardens
Eau Claire, WI
Registration required www.tinyurl.com/BrainConference2020
Conference fee: $70.00 by March 13, $85.00 after March 13
(No refunds for cancellations after 3/13/20)
Limited financial assistance available.
Contact lausman@ecasd.us with questions
Suicide The Ripple Effect
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
North High School Auditorium
1801 Piedmont Road, Eau Claire WI
Doors Open: 6:00p.m.
Showing & Discussion: 6:30–8:00p.m.
Community Resources available throughout evening
Registration:
Autism Conference
Circles of Life Conference
PLAN NOW TO JOIN US FOR COL 2020!
Circles of Life 2020 will be held
May 7 and 8 at the Wilderness Resort, WI Dells.
Circles of Life is Wisconsin’s annual conference for families who have children with disabilities and the providers and other professionals who support them.
WI FACETS 2020 Training Calendar
Registration is required: www.wifacets.org/events,
or call 877-374-0511.
Requests for reasonable accommodations are needed 2 weeks prior.
For the most current calendar: http://www.wifacets.org/events
SPRING 2020 KEYS TO SUCCESS CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Hudson High School, Hudson, WI
Brochure Coming Soon
Too Soon to Start Thinking about Summer Camps?
Definitely Not!
Over the next few months we will showcase Camps from Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Camp Avanti
True Friends Camp
True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, therapeutic horseback riding, conference and retreat, travel, and team building; serving over 25,000 individuals annually.
With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and Bemidji, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.
Special Touch Ministry Summer Get Away
What is a Summer Get Away?
It’s five days, in residence, camp-style retreat for people with intellectual or physical disabilities to find fellowship with others in a Christian atmosphere.
Special Touch Ministries Camps are throughout United States including Westboro, WI August 17-21
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
The focus of the newsletter is to have a resource for families, schools, and agencies to go to for family engagement news, success stories, recent research, statewide events, and online resources.
The newsletter is provided by the Wisconsin State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG).
Inside you'll find:
- An article highlighting a family engagement impact story
- An article focusing on instructional trends
- Upcoming statewide events, conferences, and trainings
- Featured online resources
- Recent research of interest
- A monthly article highlighting a Wisconsin statewide parent agency.
School Resources for Families
Family Resource Guide
Introduction to Special Education
Watch Video on YouTube
Special Education Procedural Safeguards
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Family Services Special Education
We encourage users to contact us if you find inappropriate content.
Email: malnorlr@chipfalls.org
Website: http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/district/Special_Education.cfm
Location: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA
Phone: 715-852-3075