WarmLine Special Education Newsletter
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March 2017
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund is holding a FREE  "School Dispute Resolution Workshop " 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Berkeley, CA.
Preparing for Your Child's IEP Meeting
Being prepared for the IEP meeting will help you feel more confident about being part of the IEP team. WarmLine's "Parent Goal Setting Worksheet" is a useful tool for parents when preparing for an upcoming IEP. It helps to identify specific concerns that a parent has and provides the opportunity for parent input for goals. Download the form here.
The Alexis Bird Schey 2017 Summer Internship Fund pays for a student with disabilities to work full-time for a non-profit of their choice in the summer of 2017. Applications due by Thursday, March 30, 2017.
Exploring Assistive Technology with Your Teen or Young Adult
This 7-page guide offers steps for families to take with their teens and young adults to get them involved in the process of exploring assistive technology (AT).  Access the Guide & More
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Strengthening a Child's Skills to Prepare for Adulthood
Do you worry about your child's future after they graduate from the school system? Check out this post on Friendship Circle which includes tips on how to prepare your child now for their future. 5 Critical Areas
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Feedback on Federal I.D.E.A. Website Sought by DeVos
The federal Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is seeking input from users of the  IDEA.ed.gov  website.
Applications Are Now Available: 2017 Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities
The California Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) for Students is for juniors and seniors attending high school and will be held August 1-4, 2017 at CSU, Sacramento. The YLF Application DEADLINE is March 17, 2017. The student application and information guide are located online. Applicants must be consumers of the Department of Rehabilitation by the first day of YLF. Read More
Special Education Clinics & Workshop by WarmLine
Click on the event names listed below for more information.
March 2017


Wednesday, March 22 Nevada City
April 2017


Thursday, April 6 Roseville
Wednesday, April 26 El Dorado Hills
Community Partner Workshops, Events & More
March 2017


Transition Symposium For Families (flyer) Tuesday, March 21 Woodland
April 2017


Monday, April 24 Ukiah
May 2017


22nd Annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference"Self-Advocacy Round-Up" Friday, May 5 &
Saturday, May 6
Sacramento
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. This e-newsletter is designed to provide information about special education, adolescence and disability, transition to adulthood and everything in between. Submit a Question/Suggestion
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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