Parent Trainings & Webinars
February 2019
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Next Week's Parent/Family Trainings!
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Finding Answers about Special Education Law and Regulations
This training will provide an exploration of several websites that contain resources regarding the rights and responsibilities of stakeholders in Special Education. These websites contain information regarding eligibility for services, legal references and materials outlining the dispute process when schools and parents cannot reach an agreement in an ARD Committee meeting. This training will familiarize parents with these sites, explore some of the content and demonstrate how to use some of the reference materials provided.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25th. **
Session ID: 52499
Webinar ID: 53183
Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for Parents & Caregivers: Sharing strategies from your child’s school that you can use at home.
This training provides parents and caregivers with an overview of the concepts and strategies taught in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training program used by schools that can help in the continuity of support and care. This training will provide parents with insights into behavior patterns of their children and an action plan with immediate strategies. Please note that this training will not include physical restraint strategies.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28th. **
Session ID: 53099
February has some great training opportunities. Check them out! Make plans to attend!
February Parent Trainings & Webinars
Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Making Math Meaningful: How to Help Your Child “Get It"
Do you cringe when your child asks for help on their math homework? Do you look at their assignments and think “I never learned math this way?” This training will take a look at the reason for the shift in mathematics instruction, what it means for your child, and how you can best support your child. It is actually easier than you think. You will leave this training with practical, ready to use applications you can use the very same day!
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1st. **
Session ID: 52446
Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Trauma Informed Responses
This training will discuss how adults can begin to understand the role of trauma, its effects on children and learning. This training will also discuss effects of how and when adults change their methods of interacting and responding to children that have been impacted by trauma that will build, nurture and foster healthy relationships.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4th. **
Session ID: 53101
Webinar ID: 53184
Wednesday, February 13, 9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. (Lunch Provided)
Pathways to Adulthood
*Register at www.txp2p.org
This one-day training will help you prepare for your child with a disability’s life after high school.
Parents will learn how to plan NOW for quality of life in the areas of work, at home, medical services, friendship, and supports, as well as have the opportunity to develop short-term and long-term goals, and the steps to carry them out.
*Register at www.txp2p.org
Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
ADHD (9:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m.)
This training will provide an overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how parents can obtain additional assistance for their child in the public school setting. The discussion will also include a definition of the types of ADHD, why diagnosis is important, possible causes, and suggestions for helping the child learn new and appropriate behaviors.
Children’s Mental Health Services Overview (10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.)
This training introduces mental health services for children, both in the school and community settings. We will identify some of the common categories of mental health disorders and discuss the requirements set forth by IDEA to help students identified as having mental health disorders. We will look at some of the various services available, both through the school to help the child academically, and within the community to help the family receive the comprehensive help and support they need.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15th. **
Session ID: 52502
Webinar ID: 53185
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. (1 Hour Lunch Break Provided)
Autism 101
This training provides parents an overview of specific instructional and visual strategies that directly impact their child’s academic and behavioral success. With a clearer understanding of the characteristics of autism, parents will explore new possibilities to support their child with autism. Parents will have the opportunity to develop materials for implementation with their child.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18th. **
Session ID: 53102
Webinar ID: 53187
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Bullying: Tips for Parents
Never before in history have parents had to face so many challenges when raising their children. Bullying is a serious issue and becoming more prevalent in schools today. Learn the characteristics of someone being bullied and how to recognize signs of students who bully. This training will provide participants with early intervention techniques to help prevent bullying, which one day may save your child.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25th. **
Session ID: 53103
Webinar ID: 53188
Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Parent Information over RtI & Section 504
In order for parents to have the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand the educational setting and process of Response to Intervention (RtI) and Section 504, parents must have the information to empower them. This training will provide parents and community members with information about the RtI and Section 504 programs. Please join us to learn how both of these services can help qualifying students receive support to help them reach success in their areas of need.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26th. **
Session ID: 53104
Webinar ID: 53189
Certificates will be available 2-3 days after the training or webinar.
Webinar Participation
Participating via webinar?
After you register with the webinar session ID# and complete the registration process, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the webinar link and the link to download the handouts/materials.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folder.
There is always an ESC-20 staff member on the other end of the webinar. Utilize the chat box to ask any questions for the presenter or if you are experiencing any technical difficulties.
The web manager will do a roll call and ask for your name if it is not clear when you log in. Please respond as we check off your name on the sign-in so you get credit for your attendance.
Have questions? Please contact Kimberly via email or (210)370-5431.
Consultant, Family Engagement-- Education Service Center, Region 20
Email: kimberly.baumgardner@esc20.net
Website: www.esc20.net/parentresources
Location: 1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210-370-5431
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Twitter: @ESCRegion20