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Parent Leadership Hub Weekly E-Newsletter for November 5, 2009

This week's update is provided by WSPEI and WI FACETS to share statewide information regarding parent leadership and family involvement. Please visit the Parent Leadership Hub web page of the SPDG website at http://www.wispdg.org/pl.html for the current and archived weekly updates and to find information on these topics:

The Parent Leadership Hub supports parents/family members, educators and other community partners to build capacity regarding meaningful family involvement. The Hub serves three primary purposes:
(1) To support parents of children with disabilities between birth and 26 years of age to participate as partners in the professional development activities of each of the other Statewide Initiatives as they design, deliver and support professional development experiences; and
(2) To facilitate opportunities for parents/family members to build leadership skills; and
(3) To provide Content Focused technical assistance concerning family involvement.

Please, direct any questions to the PL Hub Co-Facilitators:
Mary Skadahl, WSPEI Statewide Project Director at 715-829-8932 or marys@cesa12.k12.wi.us
Dawn Wians, WI FACETS SPDG Coordinator at 608-827-5234 or dwians@wifacets.org

Deadline for submitting contributions to each week's issue is Tuesday noon. For time sensitive training advertisements, the information should be sent a minimum of two weeks prior to the event date; ideally a month ahead of time. Material appropriate for the weekly newsletter include web links to sources of family involvement/parent leadership resources and advertisements for statewide trainings for parents, youth or parent/educator audiences (we don’t post research articles, reports or news opinion articles). Your submittal may not be in the final copy if it was in a previous weekly email, the event date has passed or the web link doesn’t work. Please, send submittals to phyllis@banbury.com

NOTE: Note: If you would like to receive this weekly update or if you would like to have your name removed from the distribution list, please contact Mary Skadahl or Dawn Wians.

'Just in Time Information' Now Available  

A new online repository of information is available for parents, youth and professionals who are searching for articles previously posted to the PL Hub Weekly E-Newsletters since October 2008. This repository of information will help the reader locate valuable information by topic, 'just in time'. Currently, there are web pages for 'Transition to Adult Life' and 'Family Involvement'. Future web pages will include 'Early Childhood' and 'School-Age Years'.

For our reader's convenience, all archived issues of the E-Newsletter will eventually be re-posted on the 'Just in Time Information' page of the PL Hub website. We hope this format will help our readers quickly access the resources they need, when they need them, and that it will be visited frequently. Additions are always welcome! To submit suggested resources and training products, simply follow the instructions and criteria provided in the introduction to each of the PL Hub Weekly Updates.

To visit the new 'Just in Time Information' web page go to: http://www.wispdg.org/pl/resources.html

 

Parent/Personnel Development Opportunities

  1. Job Coach Training in Janesville
    December 3-4, 2009 at 9:00-3:30 both days (8:30 registration Dec. 3)
    Holiday Inn Express, 3100 Wellington Place, Janesville, WI 53546 608.756.3100
    Registration Deadline: Tuesday November 24, 2009
    Laura Owens, Ph.D., will be presenting and is an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and founder of Creative Employment Opportunities, Inc. (www.ceomke.com), an employment agency for people with disabilities in Milwaukee.
    Target Audience: Paraprofessionals, high school teachers, transition coordinators and adult service agency personnel.
    Cost: TAN members—$125; non-TAN members—$225
    Continental Breakfast, lunch, snacks and materials will be provided. A block of hotel rooms will be reserved under CESA 2 until Nov. 27. Please call the hotel directly for your reservation: 608.756.3100.
    Registration Qs? Contact Peggy at pstrong@cesa2.k12.wi.us
    Content Qs? Contact Pam Jenson at pamjenson@cesa2.k12.wi.us
  2. Helping Your Child Through Adolescence in Wausau
     December 13, 2009 at Marathon County Public Library in Wausau. After your child's initial diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder or other learning disability, you as a parent probably developed routines to help your child. Adolescence brings a new set of challenges. The physical and emotional changes, new social situations, and strong emotions, can be difficult for any parent. Come learn from, and be encouraged by, the experiences of two mothers who helped their children with autism spectrum disorders through transitions from middle school to adulthood. Presented by Jackie Baldwin and Pam Snyder. For more information contact Katie at 715-261-7283.
  3. Wisconsin Statewide Autism Training Advanced Level: Addressing Challenging Behavior - Wausau
    March 9-10, 2010. Designed for educational personnel working in K-12 settings with students with autism. Advanced training requires participants to have either completed the DPI basic training or the equivalent. The advanced trainings will not cover basic concepts and information. Registration online only at http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/autism.html. For information contact: Jeanne (608) 266-3928 Email: jeanne.hook@dpi.wi.gov or Brian (608) 266-3648 Email 2: brian.johnson@dpi.wi.gov
  4. State Superintendent's Council on Special Education Public Forum in Madison
    The State Superintendent’s Council on Special Education will hold a public forum to gather input on matters related to special education in Wisconsin. Information obtained will be used by the Council in advising the Department of Public Instruction on matters affecting the education of Wisconsin’s children and youth with disabilities. The council is receptive to hearing about any topic upon which people may choose to comment. This public forum will be held in conjunction with the State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership Issues.
    When: Monday evening, November 16, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
    Where: Madison Marriott West, Salons A-D (1313 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton, Wisconsin; 608/831-2000).

    For more information, see http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/cee_meet.html or contact Gary Myrah, Council Chairperson, at Port Washington-Saukville School District, 100 West Monroe Street Port Washington, WI 53074; gary.myrah@pwssd.k12.wi.us; (262) 268-6079; or Council Vice-Chairperson, Holly Hart, at 6811 North Shore Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703; (715) 834-2488; holly@hollyhartconsulting.com.
  5. Children Come First Conference Still Accepting Registrations
    Ready, Set, Relationship! November 16 & 17, 2009
    20th Children Come First Conference At the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
    KEYNOTES: Dr. Barry Duncan & Lucille Eber
    PLENARY: Luthe Family
    34 Break-Out Sessions, Youth Track & More!
    To register for the conference - visit our website at: www.wifamilyties.org
    and download a registration form, complete the form, then fax it to us at: 608.267.6801.
    We can process payments on line OR call us for other options.
    For questions call us at 800.422.7145

Family Involvement Resources

  1. Updated Parent Leadership Hub Product Order Form
    Attached you will find an updated copy of the Parent Leadership Hub Order Form. Please be sure to use this form when placing orders. The form is also available at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/hmparents.html.
  2. New Products and Redesigned website on Brain Injury
    Visit www.lapublishing.com/blog for free articles that can be downloaded and used as information sheets on Brain Injury. Three brand new manuals available now:
    1) Explaining Brain Injury, Blast Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to Children and Teens.
    2) After Brain Injury; Telling Your Story.
    3) Choosing, Finding and Keeping a Job after Brain Injury.
  3. Family Communications Website
    A variety of topics related to parenting young children is available in addition to a monthly newsletter. PBS is currently airing Mister Rogers programs on Saturday mornings. Additional materials and ideas related to the program theme are offered to parents. Visit: www.misterrogers.org
  4. Green Hour Website
    Ideas for getting your young children out in nature are on this website. Weekly activities are offered that include activities, book ideas, a make and do section, parents’ guide, resources, downloads and photo tips. A parent blog is also connected to this site. Visit: www.greenhour.org
  5. National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center for Early Childhood Website
    This site offers topic pages, webinars and conference calls, conferences and calendars, discussion groups and publications related to educating young children with special needs including mental health, social-emotional development and challenging behaviors. Visit: www.nectac.org
  6. Zero to Three Website
    This site offers practical and science-based information to help parents make choices that are best for the family. The site also includes information for professionals and related to public policy. Visit: www.zerotothree.org
  7. Wood County Children and Disability Resource Center
    The Children and Disability Resource Center (CDRC) provides a consistent contact for families throughout a child’s growth and development. The CDRC can provide assistance in navigating Wood County non-profit, governmental, health care and educational systems. CDRC will provide Wood County residents a person to speak with who is able to provide current information on the services and programs available, and guided referrals to appropriate services. Confidential assistance is available by phone, e-mail, office visit or in the family home. Follow-up will be available for those that request. For Information Call: 715-421-0480 or 715-387-2326 or CDRC@CSSW.ORG. This is a free confidential service for families in Wood County.

DISCLAIMER
Inclusion of information in this e-mail does not constitute an endorsement by the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative, Wisconsin FACETS, the Department of Public Instruction, the U.S. Department of Education, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.