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To Infinity and Beyond: Preparing Adolescents to Launch into the Real World 2019 Fall Conference presented by the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin "Taking into consideration that the adult world focuses on access rather than success, we’ll explore job coaching strategies for literal-minded individuals, strategies for becoming more independent, and how interventionists can help prepare our persistently self-protective/resistant students." | Community Conversation & Resource FairOctober 2, 2019 6:00-7:30 pm Florian Gardens, Eau Claire Free Admission Join the Autism Society of the Chippewa Valley for a night of networking, resource sharing, and lively discussion. The goal of the community conversation will be to discover what is going well for individuals and families affected by autism or other disabilities in the Chippewa Valley area and what could be going better. The information gathered will be used to guide local decision making and identify program priorities for the Autism Society. The goal is to engage as many voices as possible so please spread the word and join us! | Supported Decision MakingSupported Decision-Making and other Alternatives to Guardianship Training
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
This training is FREE but registration is required (Lunch provided) Registration is now open: bit.ly/SDM-Training |
To Infinity and Beyond: Preparing Adolescents to Launch into the Real World
"Taking into consideration that the adult world focuses on access rather than success, we’ll explore job coaching strategies for literal-minded individuals, strategies for becoming more independent, and how interventionists can help prepare our persistently self-protective/resistant students."
Community Conversation & Resource Fair
October 2, 2019 6:00-7:30 pm Florian Gardens, Eau Claire
Free Admission
Join the Autism Society of the Chippewa Valley for a night of networking, resource sharing, and lively discussion. The goal of the community conversation will be to discover what is going well for individuals and families affected by autism or other disabilities in the Chippewa Valley area and what could be going better. The information gathered will be used to guide local decision making and identify program priorities for the Autism Society. The goal is to engage as many voices as possible so please spread the word and join us!
Supported Decision Making
Supported Decision-Making and other Alternatives to Guardianship Training
Keeping individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults in Charge of their lives
Friday, September 13, 10-4:00
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
This training is FREE but registration is required (Lunch provided)
Registration is now open: bit.ly/SDM-Training
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Family to Family ProgramNAMI Chippewa Valley is offering its Family-to-Family Program to families, caregivers and friends of individuals with mental illness. The course is designed to: · help understand mental illness · increase coping skills · empower participants Sept. 11 – Dec. 11*, 2019 Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 pm Held in Eau Claire. (*This final class date is tentative.) There is no cost to participants! To Register, Contact: Barb Habben NAMI Chippewa Valley PO Box 984 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0984 (715) 450-6484 namicv@yahoo.com | ECASD SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE MEETINGThursday, September 5, 2019 North High School Auditorium & Commons 6:30-7:30 pm ALL ATHLETES AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR ALL SPORTS
(BOWLING, BASKETBALL, SWIMMING AND TRACK) NEW ATHLETES CONTACT Stephanie Travis ECASD Special Olympics Coordinator Agency Manager | A Lil' Something Extra! DSAW Awareness Walk The 13th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk will be held at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Registration and check-in begins at 10:30am at the Main Pavilion in Irvine Park. |
Family to Family Program
NAMI Chippewa Valley is offering its Family-to-Family Program to families, caregivers and friends of individuals with mental illness.
The course is designed to:
· help understand mental illness
· increase coping skills
· empower participants
Sept. 11 – Dec. 11*, 2019
Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 pm
Held in Eau Claire.
(*This final class date is tentative.)
There is no cost to participants!
To Register, Contact: Barb Habben NAMI Chippewa Valley PO Box 984 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0984
(715) 450-6484 namicv@yahoo.com
ECASD SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE MEETING
Thursday, September 5, 2019
North High School Auditorium & Commons
6:30-7:30 pm
ALL ATHLETES AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR ALL SPORTS
(BOWLING, BASKETBALL, SWIMMING AND TRACK)
NEW ATHLETES CONTACT Stephanie Travis
ECASD Special Olympics Coordinator
Agency Manager
A Lil' Something Extra! DSAW Awareness Walk
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Children's Wellness Connection Summer NewsletterEau Claire County Children’s Behavioral Health Unit Mission: To promote wellness by providing families with information, programs and services that preserve and strengthen family connections. Summer 2019 Newsletter: A Young Adult’s Point of View… > Programs Available > Referral Resources > Parent’s Corner > Activities > What is Katie Beckett? > and More.... | Wisconsin Transition AcademyRegistration is now open for the 2019 Wisconsin Statewide Transition Academy on October 15th, held at the Wilderness Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells! The Transition Academy events will be packed with information relating to all areas of transition. This conference is perfect for all, whether you are an educator, paraprofessional, parent, youth, or agency member. Topics will include:
Register for the Academy today at: https://www.witig.org/event-details.html?id=4448 | UW LIFE Opening This Fall!UW-Whitewater LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) will provide a complete college experience for young adults between the ages of 18-25 who have an intellectual disability. With ample supports, specialized instruction, residential living, and community integration, the program will serve a critical need in our region and community.
UW-Whitewater LIFE will have an Open House on Friday, October 4th where families can visit campus, learn more about the program, and meet our students and staff. Register here!
View complete program information on our webpage |
Children's Wellness Connection Summer Newsletter
Eau Claire County Children’s Behavioral Health Unit
Mission: To promote wellness by providing families with information, programs and services that preserve and strengthen family connections.
Summer 2019 Newsletter: A Young Adult’s Point of View… > Programs Available > Referral Resources > Parent’s Corner > Activities > What is Katie Beckett? > and More....
Wisconsin Transition Academy
Registration is now open for the 2019 Wisconsin Statewide Transition Academy on October 15th, held at the Wilderness Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells!
The Transition Academy events will be packed with information relating to all areas of transition. This conference is perfect for all, whether you are an educator, paraprofessional, parent, youth, or agency member.
Topics will include:
- Community Based Employment
- Career and Technical Education
- Postsecondary Education
- Transition Events
- Graduation Rates and Dropout Prevention
- Transition Best Practices
Register for the Academy today at: https://www.witig.org/event-details.html?id=4448
UW LIFE Opening This Fall!
UW-Whitewater LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) will provide a complete college experience for young adults between the ages of 18-25 who have an intellectual disability. With ample supports, specialized instruction, residential living, and community integration, the program will serve a critical need in our region and community.
UW-Whitewater LIFE will have an Open House on Friday, October 4th where families can visit campus, learn more about the program, and meet our students and staff. Register here!
View complete program information on our webpage
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Student Snapshot Prepare for your Student's IEP this year! The Student Snapshot will help you to gather helpful information for your IEP team! Find the Student SnapShot HERE or ask your School Team to give you one. | WSPEI.ORG WSPEI is all about partnerships. Our goal is to help families and school districts find or create the resources that will help them build positive working relationships that lead to shared decision making and better outcomes for the student. | IEP Checklist from WIFACETS.ORG IEP Checklist from Wisconsin’s Parent Training and Information Center, WI FACETS |
Student Snapshot
WSPEI.ORG
IEP Checklist from WIFACETS.ORG
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Family Resource Guide Ask your child's teacher for a copy of the updated Family Resource Guide. To view electronically, click here. | Introduction to Special Education Introductory booklet to special education; the process; terminology and the individualized education plan. Watch Video on YouTube | Who Can I Talk To? Communication Options for Families Ask your School Team to share this with you! Down Load here |
Family Resource Guide
Introduction to Special Education
Watch Video on YouTube
Who Can I Talk To? Communication Options for Families
Down Load here
Eau Claire Area School District
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