Increasing the knowledge base of families, self advocates, educators, and professionals is a major focus of PEAK Parent Center. Why? Information is empowering!

One way we achieve this goal is by offering links to recordings of webinars that can be accessed by anyone, anytime, and from anywhere! We hope you enjoy learning via the multitude of links below.

Want to participate on a live PEAK webinar? Check out upcoming PEAK webinars and workshops! 

Recordings of Webinars Sponsored/Presented by PEAK Parent Center (Note: each of the links below will open in external, non-PEAK websites):

Improving IEP Teams (Spring 2021)

Preparing for a Virtual IEP Meeting

Working within the IDEA/IEP Team Framework

Sources of Resistance in a Pandemic

Building a Virtual Space of Change

2021

Educational Parent Surrogate Training (Winter 2021)

Educational Parent Surrogate Training

Positive Behavior Supports

Thriving through the holidays and supporting mental health for the whole family webinar

IEP Webinar Series (Winter 2021)

Preparing for the IEP webinar

Content of the IEP webinar

Implementation and Follow up of the IEP webinar 

Improving IEP Teams (Spring 2020)

Know IDEA with Precision

Identify Sources of Conflict

Identify Sources of Resistance

Tips for Improving IEPs Webinar Series:

Part 1 - Understand Conflict and Create a Space for Change

Part 2 - The Role of Interests, Questions, and Listening

Part 3 - Create Connections, Understand Resistance, and Clarify Consensus

PEAK Webinars: Student Support

• From Evaluation to Service Delivery
• Transition: Grade to Grade
• Key Components of Positive Behavior Support

PEAK’s Shift Transition Project Webinar Series: In this series, hear motivating stories about how to advocate as youth with disabilities and as parents of youth with disabilities, plus much more! 

Transition Webinar Series

• The Power of Personal Networks During Transition and Beyond, Presented by Rebecca Pauls
• The Employment Forecast for Colorado Youth with Disabilities, Presented by Jennifer Scilacci and Robert Lawhead
• Navigating Adult Systems: Medicaid Waivers Q & A, Presented by Adam Tucker 
• Tips for Building Self-Reliance and Self-Advocacy, Presented by Joelle Brouner
•  Navigating Systems: Social Security Benefits, Presented by Kelley Land
•  Navigating Systems: Medicaid Waivers, Presented by Adam Tucker
• Know Yourself and Speak Up – Tales of Self-Advocacy and Lessons Learned, Presented by Ian Watlington
• Step Off the Beaten Path: Shift to a New, But Important, Parent Role During Transition, Presented by Pat Amos
• The Nuts and Bolts of Getting and Using Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Presented by Joelle Brouner
• Opening Doors to the World of Work Through Discovery and Customized Employment, Presented by Michael Callahan
• The Big Shift from IEPs to IPEs as You Transition, Presented by Betty Schoen and Cheryl Carver
• Accessing Supports for a Good Life Through Centers for Independent Living, Presented by Nicholas Love
• Assistive Technology Tools for Transition and Beyond, Presented by Therese Willkomm
• Person-Centered Transition Planning, Presented by Beth Gallagher
• Starting the School Year off Right, Presented by PEAK Parent Center

PEAK's Back to School Webinar Series:

• Starting the School Year Off Right
• Access to General Education
• Advocacy 101

PEAK's Early Childhood Webinar Series:

• Orientation to Early Intervention and Individualized Family Service Plans, Presented by: Wayla Murrow, EI Colorado
• Routines-Based Model for Home Visits, Guest Presenter, Presented by Robin McWilliam, Siskin Children's Institute, Chattanooga, Tennessee

PEAK's Transition Webinar Series:

• Getting on Track with Transition Basics
• Finding Support and Resources for Meaningful Employment with Joelle Brouner 
• Lessons for Families and Students from My Experience presented with Stephen Hinkle

PEAK's Experts in Education Webinar Series:

• Common Core for the English Language Arts, Presented by Douglas Fisher 
• From Text Maps to Memory Caps: 10 Easy Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Classrooms, Presented by Paula Kluth 
• Dispute Resolution 101, Presented by Candace Hawkins