PEAK Parent

LIMON TRAINING CANCELED!

The On the Team and At the Table Workshop scheduled in Limon has been canceled. We will rescheduled for early fall of 2013

Webinars

IEP Series Part 1

IEP Part 2-Content of the IEP

IEP Series Part 3

Ingredientes Claves para un IEP Efectivo

Creating Circles of Support

Advocacy 101

PEAK Parent Center Workshops

PEAK Parent Center’s workshops are offered to families, general educators, special educators, para-professionals, administrators, service providers, and interested community members. Please email : info@peakparent.org to schedule a workshop.

1. Access to General Education Curricula: What Does It Mean, How Can It Be Achieved?
Participants will increase their knowledge of how students can be included successfully in general education classrooms and also meet their IEP goals. Assistive technology devices, teacher training, and built in curriculum alternatives are a few of the examples that will be discussed.

2. Accommodations and Modifications to Curriculum: Assuring Meaningful Participation in General Education Classrooms
Parents and educators will explore real examples of accommodations (changes in how a student learns and shows what he/she knows) and modifications (changes in what a student will learn). Learn how to include individualized accommodations and modifications on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

3. Advocacy 101
The benefits of parent/professional partnerships and positive, assertive advocacy strategies will be shared. Strategies to address the implementation of IEPs are included.

4. Tips for Helping Children Develop Friendships
Families, educators, and advocates will explore the nature and types of relationships they have personally and strategies they can use to assist children to develop friendships.

5. Key Ingredients for Effective IEPs
The student’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This workshop offers an in-depth look at the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document.

6. The Why’s and How’s of Behavior
Behaviors are a form of communication. Learn about Functional Behavioral Assessments, how to reinforce positive behaviors as well as how to develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan.

7. Transition from Infant Services to Preschool Services
Various educational options available to children after age 3 will be discussed and information given on making a smooth transition from IFSP services to IEP services.

8. Transition – Grade-to-Grade, School-to-School: Planning for Success
Families and educators do not want to “reinvent the wheel” every time a student changes grades or schools. Learn how to collect and share information so teams can build on successes the student has already experienced.

9. Transition: Life After High School
This workshop is for students, families, educators and community members. It provides an introduction to the planning process and action steps needed so students can achieve goals outside of school

10. Which Plan is for Your Child: IEP or 504?
The focus of this workshop is to understand how a student is determined to be eligible for an IEP or a 504 plan. Learn about the rules and regulations of a 504 Plan and practical uses of accommodations.

Criteria for Training Requests

Since we receive more requests than we are able to grant each year, priority for free trainings is determined based on the following criteria:

Topic areas targeted in PTI grant

Geographic diversity

Local sponsors providing space, AV equipment, publicity, and refreshments

Target audience including both parents and professionals

Attendance should number at least 20 people

Training open to all members of the community