WarmLine Special Education Newsletter
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November 2016
Who We Are
The WarmLine Family Resource Center is a Parent Training & Information Center serving 26 counties from Tuolumne County to the Oregon border. We offer special education training and individual consultation to families with children ages birth to 26 years.
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Welcome!
Welcome to WarmLine's newest monthly e-newsletter designed to provide information about special education, adolescence and disability, transition to adulthood and everything in between.  Submit a Question/Suggestion
Being Amy's Sister
In this video Meg Bost, a college student, describes her experiences growing up as a twin with a sister with disabilities. Meg talks about finding support, accepting her feelings, and finding her voice as an advocate. This video has important messages for family members of children with disabilities, especially sisters and brothers, as well as providers who offer support for families. Watch now
Applying for a Job
The Sacramento Library's new "Insiders" program is for adults and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and spectrum disorders. The November 1 program will be "Applying for a Job" and cover topics like filling out an application, how to dress, greeting your interviewer, and more! Get More Details
How to Lead Your IEP Meeting
Students of all ages and all abilities can participate in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and other planning meetings. Students can even learn to lead their own meetings!
Come see how students have participated in their meetings, and see examples of planning meetings that have been led by students. Register Now 

Thursday, Dec. 8
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sacramento
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Organize Your Child's IEP Binder
An IEP binder can be a powerful tool to help you communicate, collaborate and prepare for meetings. A step-by-step guide from Understood.org breaks it down and helps make getting organized less overwhelming.

Feds Seek to Improve Transition Outcomes
The U.S. Department of Education is awarding $39 million to five states, including California, to better prepare students with disabilities for post-secondary education and employment, according to a story on Disability Scoop.
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Help Teachers Get to Know Your Child

When teachers are familiar with your child's strengths and challenges, it's easier for them to help your child succeed. A 3×3 card from Understood.org is a quick way to help teachers get to know your child at the beginning of the school year.  Download Now 
Special Education Clinics & Workshop by WarmLine
Click on the event names listed below for more information.
November 2016


Saturday, Nov. 5 Sacramento
Wednesday, Dec. 7 Placerville
Thursday, Dec. 8 Sacramento
Community Partner Trainings
Funding for WarmLine is provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education Programs as a 
Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center.
 
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