WarmLine Special Education Newsletter ~ September 2017

WarmLine Special Education Newsletter

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September 2017


It's All About Me Students of all abilities can participate in their IEP and other planning meetings. Students can even learn to LEAD their own meetings! This workshop set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 16 in Elk Grove is for students ages 14-22 years -- and their parents are invited, too! Register Now	Transition to Adult Services for Youth with Disabilities As youth 14 to 22 years old move into the world of adult services, they and their families have many choices regarding services. WarmLine's transition fair is set for 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 in Sacramento. Register Now

Special Education Clinics & Workshops by WarmLine

Click on the blue event names below for more information and to register online. Participants will receive a gas card upon completion of WarmLine workshops (one per family).

September 2017
It's All About Me: Student Led IEPs	Saturday, September 16	Elk Grove
Transition Resource Fair	Thursday, September 28	Sacramento
October 2017
Dive into the IEP English & Spanish Call (530) 625-4000 to register!	Monday, October 2	Hoopa
Dive into the IEP English & Spanish	Tuesday, October 3	Ukiah
Dive into the IEP English & Spanish	Wednesday, October 4	Lakeport
Dive into the IEP English & Spanish	Thursday, October 5	Clearlake
Understanding Special Education English & Spanish	Tuesday, October 10	Galt
Let's Get Organized English & Spanish	Tuesday, October 24	Galt
November 2017
Understanding Special Education registration opens 10/1	Wednesday, November 29	Rancho Codova
Understanding Special Education registration opens 10/1	Thursday, November 30	Nevada City
December 2017
Dive into the IEP Registration opens 11/1	Thursday, December 7	El Dorado Hills

For Your Information...
Webinar: Writing Strategies for the Reluctant Writer, Including Dysgraphia Buzz from the Parent Center Hub Publication: "What You Need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income When You Turn 18" Beyond Spinners: Accommodations to Help with Focus	IEP Tool: WarmLine's Parent Concerns/Strategies Worksheet Tutorial: Overcoming Locker Challenges Webinar: Assistive Technology Tools to Meet Student Needs in the Classroom Publication: "Educational Advocates: A Guide for Parents" English & Spanish


Did You Know? WarmLine is a federally-funded Parent Training and Information Center and can assist parents as they navigate the special education process. For help with special education concerns and IEPs, call our office at 916-455-9500 (English) or 916-922-1490 (Spanish).	Let's Get Organized WarmLine is committed to helping you organize your child's records and communication with your child's providers. The WarmLine office has laptops available and our staff is happy to help you by scanning and faxing documents. This service is available by appointment only. Find out more by calling 916-455-9500 or emailing warmline@warmlinefrc.org.

Community Partner Workshops, Events & More

Click on the blue event names listed below for more information.

September 2017
Library Insiders: Tissue Collage	Tuesday, September 5	Sacramento
SCUSD CAC Workshop: Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive School Climate for Students with Disabilities Principals' Forum	Tuesday, September 19	Sacramento
FEAT Workshop: To Stay on Top of Your Child's IEP, You Must First Understand Your Child's IEP	Wednesday, September 20 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.	Shriner's Auditorium Sacramento
Fun Fridays	Friday, September 22	Elk Grove
SCUSD CAC's Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social with Special Education and District Staff, Parents & Community Members	Tuesday, September 26	Sacramento
October 2017
Beyond Conversion and Compliance: Supporting a rich life with Employment Vision to Practice	Wednesday, October 4	Sacramento
Supported Life Conference 2017	Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6	Sacramento
Understanding the Basics of an Individualized Education Program for Children with Special Needs	Wednesday, October 11	Jackson
SCUSD CAC Workshop: Dyslexia Policy Implementation State Guidelines and Implementation in SCUSD	Wednesday, October 17	Sacramento
Fun Fridays	Friday, October 20	Elk Grove
SCUSD CAC Meeting: Special Education Strategic Plan Roundtable Discussion	Tuesday, October 24	Sacramento
Autism: What Works? ( Spanish flyer)	Saturday, October 28	Ukiah

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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