WBTC News
10.21.22
WBTC on Unity Day!
Support for Chas
Several families have reached out how to support Chas in her time of need. Here's a link to her Go Fund Me page. Please know there is no obligation to participate in this.
School Climate Survey
A school climate survey for families will be coming home next week. It through Capturing Kids Hearts, which is our positive behavior program that the Transition Center has been using for the past couple of years. Please take the time to complete and return to school.
Transition Resources
Project Search Informational Night-please see attachment
Webinar: College & Career Learning: Promoting Growth for Students with Intellectual Disability
Nov. 10, 2022, 2-3pm ET
Presenter: Dr. Katey Burke, Temple University, Department of Teaching and Learning
College has the potential to be an opportunity for enormous growth in the lives of all students. How can college programs for students with intellectual disabilities promote this growth? By supporting students to set and work toward meaningful college and career goals and gain related experiences.
During this webinar, Dr. Katey Burke will describe and provide resources for the College and Career Learning Model (CCLM). This framework enables students and those who support them to intentionally plan for and strengthen college and career abilities, gain related experiences in the campus community, and track progress – all without separate, specialized courses.
Learn more and register here: https://communityinclusion.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316603318623/WN_lx6BDs9XSoKR2lM9NqAX5g
Think College Presents:
Getting a Head Start: Planning for College Success Now
Jan. 18, 2023, 3-4pm ET
Presenter: Maria Paiewonsky, Institute of Community Inclusion, UMass Boston
SSI Benefits Guide
What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18
Michigan Alliance for Families
Parents of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), often ask, “What will happen to my son or daughter when I am gone?” How will important decisions about their lives be made?"
As young people approach adulthood, families often question whether to pursue guardianship. This decision is made more difficult by lack of information.
Supported Decision-Making is an approach that encourages individuals with I/DD to make their own life decisions with support from family, friends, and trusted individuals.
We're excited offer a series of workshops on this topic, in partnership with the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Registration is now open, attend all or just the ones that interest you the most.
· October 20, 2022 Basics of Supported Decision Making https://tinyurl.com/swzupf6y
· November 17, 22 Tools to Explore Decision-Making at All Ages https://tinyurl.com/4n8s6jc6
· January 19, 2023 Legal Tools to Support Retaining Choice at All Ages https://tinyurl.com/2r7vrrwb
· February 16, 2023 Financial Tools to Support Retaining Choice at All Ages https://tinyurl.com/2m6x2nxt
· March 16, 2023 Tools to Support Retaining Choice in Medical Situations https://tinyurl.com/nwapzuh9
Join On My Own for their Next Parent Session
The Road to Independence: Taking Calculated Risks
Join our new director, Emily, on Monday, October 17th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm as she talks about the importance of taking calculated risks
on the road to independence.
This virtual session will cover what taking a risk can look like, how to rebound after a challenging experience, and how natural consequences can be a great teacher.
Please RSVP for the session here.
Independence Prep Enrollment Is Now Open!
After selling out the summer sessions of Independence Prep,
our overnight independent living experience for teens and young adults,
we've now opened enrollment for three 2022 - 2023 school year sessions.
If you're looking for a safe, supported and fun way to practice and grow
your independent living skills, join us for Independence Prep!
Enrollment for our first October session closes September 27th, so get your application in soon.
Independence College: Coming Very Soon!
On My Own is putting the finishing touches on Independence College, our new two-year residential college-like experience for young adults, and expect to open enrollment in November!
If you'd like to learn more and be the first to know when enrollment opens, visit our new Independence College webpage and sign up for updates.
March into Transition
March into Transition is an opportunity for families to learn all about community agency supports available to 504, Resource Room, and Self-Contained students in our county. MANY of our students are missing out on these opportunities.
In addition, please share the MRS Information Night Flyer. MRS has an abundance of vocational and educational supports, especially for Resource Room & 504 students, ages 14 and up.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services-MRS
Michigan Rehabilitation Services offers FREE vocational services for individuals with disabilities. If your student is more than 2 years from exiting public school, to begin services please fill out the MRS Pre-ETS Referral. Here is an MRS Pre-ETS Brochure to learn more about the services available. For students exiting school within 2 years or less, please email Renee.Samuels@wbsd.org giving permission for us to share your child's name and the best contact number for MRS to reach you. Here is a flyer to learn more about MRS Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
F.L.A.S.H Class
FLASH stands for Family Life and Sexual Health. It's a School Board approved curriculum that we got trained in to teach through Oakland Schools It covers the following;
Public and Private Behaviors, Reproduction, Self Esteem, Pregnancy, Gender Identification, Sexual Health, Families, Sexual Decision Making, Friendships and Dating, Birth Control, Helpers,Acquaintances and Strangers, Non Verbal Communication, Sexual Diseases,
Hearing and Saying No, Anatomy of the Body and Puberty.
If you don't want your student in this class, please email Dave david.wisniewski@wbsd.org
OCC/OEC Fun Run/Walk
Upcoming October Dates
10/28 MSU/UofM Tailgate Party @ WBTC
10/31 Halloween-wear your costume to school! (Bring a change of clothes if working in the community)