WSPEI Calendar of Training Opportunities of Interest to Parents and Educators

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Opportunities are listed by date, followed by the title, location, and other information available about the opportunity. Click here to go to National Opportunities.

2007-2008 REACh Trainings on Family Involvement in Education
The current schedule of training by the Responsive Education for All Children (REACh) Initiative is posted on the REACh website, http://reachwi.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=27 . Family Involvement trainings began September 27.

June 2009

June 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. CST

Title: Medical Home Implementation Teleconference Series - #5 Incorporating Family Participation Practices into your Practice and Project
Free teleconference series in early 2009 to provide child health professionals with practical strategies for implementing medical home in practice. These informative calls will be led by nationally recognized experts with the goal of educating participants about the value of the family-centered primary care medical home for all children and youth, the availability of practical tools and resources, and will provide strategies for improving care and increasing patient/family satisfaction.
Presenter:
Sponsor: The American Academy of Pediatrics
Location: ....
Contact: Brenda Amos Lewis at blewis@aap.org
Website: www.medicalhomeinfo.org or to http://sharedwork.org/documents/datesaver.pdf
Other: You must register separately for each free conference. Registration will be available one month before each teleconference.

June 24-25, 2009

Title: Two Day Workshop for Students with Disabilities and Parents - Exploration by Design: How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works is an immersion experience for students with disabilities who are interested in science, social sciences, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Parents and guardians are invited to a concurrent two-day program to learn more about opportunities for students with disabilities and STEM and how to support the transition to postsecondary education and careers. Includes time to explore the U of I campus
Presenter: Dr. John Murphy, a Researcher in the Department of Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will guide participants in hands-on activities, experiments and discussions to uncover the inner workings of stuff
Sponsor: Hosted by the Midwest Alliance
Location: I Hotel Conference Center, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Contact: ....
Website: Learn more and register online at www.stemmidwest.org
Other:

June 25–27, 2009

Title: TimeBank Conference: “Time for Justice: A Wealth for Opportunity.” Dane County has one of the fastest-growing, most diverse TimeBanks in the world, with a growing number of people with disabilities as full participants. TimeBanking offers opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to play important roles in community life.
Presenter: Gary Messenger, with years of experience in the developmental disabilities community, helps facilitate active giving and receiving of services among 1100 members.
Sponsor: Dane County, UW-Madison and TimeBanks USA
Location: Madison
Contact:
Website: www.timebanks.org
Other: Some scholarships will be available along with home stays to make the conference affordable.

June 29-30, 2009

Title: 2009 Mental Health Consumer Conference, “Creating the Future of Mental Health”
Presenter: Keynote Speaker: Daniel Fisher, noted psychiatrist, advocate and consumer. “Achieving an Empowered Consumer/Survivor Voice Through Building Community”
Sponsor: Grassroots Empowerment Project, NAMI Wisconsin Consumer Council, Stable Life, Wisconsin Council on Mental Health
Location: Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Contact: Grassroots Empowerment Project, PO Box 8683, Madison, WI 53708 1-800-770-0588, mollycisco@msn.com.
Website: The conference brochure is available at: http://www.wimentalhealth.org/userimages/GEP2009ConfBro.pdf
Other: The conference registration fee for mental health consumers is $45.00. All others have a registration fee of $85.00. The registration fee includes all materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Monday; and breakfast and lunch on Tuesday. Registration deadline is Friday, June 5, 2009, and refunds will not be given after that time. Lodging scholarships available if traveling over 150 miles one way.

June 29-30, 2009, 9:00-3:00 p.m.

Title: Positive Behavior Conference
“Understanding the Meaning and Purpose Behind Behavior That is Experienced as Challenging, for the Learner and Others.”
Day one starts by presenting a model for understanding the meaning and purpose behind behavior that is experienced as challenging, for the learner and others. Day two the workshop will feature Outsmarting Explosive Behavior, a Visual System of Support and Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Judy Endow
Presenters: Judy Endow, Kate McGinnity, Sharon Hammer, Lisa Ladson
Sponsor: Imagine a Child’s Capacity
Location: Kettle Moraine Middle School, 301 E. Ottawa Avenue, Dousman, WI 53118
Contact: Karl at (608) 204-6247
Website:
Other: Cost: $185.00. Lunch on your own.

June 29-July 1, 2009

Title: CREATE Conference
This conference is designed to enhance educators’ understanding and application of research-based and culturally responsive policies, procedures, and practices. This conference is one part of the CREATE Grant to address the achievement gap between diverse students and to eliminate race as a predictor of participation in special education. The first day is for identified district teams.
Presenter:
Sponsor: CREATE Wisconsin
Location: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Contact: Rebecca Collins, 715-453-2141, bcollins@cesa9.k12.wi.us or Terry O’Connell, 715-457-2722, terryoc@hughes.net
Website: Online Registration Forms are available at http://www.createwisconsin.net/events/create_conference.cfm
Other:

June 30 – July 2, 2009

Title: 20th National APSE Conference on Integrated Employment
Presenter:
Sponsor: APSE
Location: Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee, WI
Contact: David Hoff at david.hoff@umb.edu or call 617-287-4308 (TTY: 617-287-4350)
Website: http://www.apse.org/conference/rfp.cfm
Other:

July 2009

July 22, 1–6:30 p.m.; July 23, 10-5:30 p.m.; July 24, 10–1 p.m.

Title: Region 4 OSEP Parent Centers Conference. Leaders of OSEP-funded Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers from 9 states will be attending.
Presenter:
Sponsor: WI FACETS Region 4 PTAC, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Dept of Education/OSEP (H328R080011)
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 300 W Michigan Street, Milwaukee
Contact: Registration 1-877-374-0511 or region4TA@wifacets.org or smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website:
Other: Space is limited to 65. $125 registration/person (2 registrants/R4 Parent Centers free). Leaders from Wisconsin are welcome, pending available space.

August 2009

August 11-12, 2009

Title: 3rd Annual CD Conference Creating the Good Life – Improving Outcomes for Students with Cognitive Disabilities. This conference is for K-12 teachers of students with mild, moderate, or severe cognitive disabilities; paraprofessionals; directors of special education; parents, and other interested educators.
Presenter: Erik W. Carter, PhD., University of Wisconsin/Waisman Center
Sponsor: CESA 6
Location: Howard Johnson Hotel, Madison, WI
Contact: Barb Behlen, 920-236-0551, bbehlen@cesa6.k12.wi.us
Website: information and registration at http://www.cesa6.k12.wi.us/CD_2009_Conference_brochure.pdf
Other: Conference Fees: $125.00 per participant. Includes: materials, book, certificate, breakfast, lunch, and breaks for both days.

October 2009

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Title: Special Kids Resource Fair
Discover resources and information for students ages 0-21 and beyond who receive special education services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties; focusing on health, development and well-being.
Presenter:
Sponsor: CESA #2
Location: Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th Street, Bristol, WI NE Corner of Hwys 50 & 45
Contact: For further information, contact Dannette Cates, 8828 Antioch Road, PO Box 364, Salem, WI 53168; 262-843-2343, dCates1@wi.rr.com
Website: ....
Other: Further details will be available this summer.

National Opportunities

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For questions about this information, contact Patricia A. Bober (608) 266-5194

Last updated on 6/22/2009 1:41:32 PM