Welcome to September at FACT Oregon!
We’ve got a great line-up planned this fall with many resources and support as you navigate special education and disability.
First, for families of little ones, Off to a Great Start: Making Your Way Through Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education kicks us off on September 18th from 9 AM-1 PM.
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In This Edition:
- Upcoming Trainings
- Early Childhood Special Education Summit!
- Covid-19 and Special Education Summit!
- Up For Discussion
- We're HIRING!!
- On-Demand Trainings
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This is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to dive into early learning and care, including Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSI). Hear directly from parents, specialists, and the Oregon Department of Education.
Next, join us for Covid-19 and Special Education Services: What You Need to Know on October 23rd from 9 AM-1 PM. This Virtual Summit is geared towards families of youth returning to classrooms in a new and changing environment to help you learn about COVID-19 recovery services and your student’s IEP.. We’ll cover a broad range of topics related to the return to school and navigating special education services in the pandemic.
As always, we are honored by the trust you put in us to support your families. Thank you for the time, energy, and hard work you put into caring for your family now, and always.
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Off to a Great Start! |
Making Your Way Through Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
September 18th, 2021
9 am - 1 pm
Early childhood is an exciting time with a lot going on! You might feel excited, or a little anxious, about what the next few years could look like. Off to a Great Start will help families get off to a great start by focusing on strengths, having high expectations, and tips for building whole, full, sometimes messy lives, for our littles. Learn about early learning and care, including Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Services. Join us and get Off to a Great Start
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Covid - 19 and Special Education Services: What you Need to Know!
October 23, 9am - 1pm
With the start of the 21-22 school year, parents might be looking back at the last 18 months of education and wonder, “Now what?”. During this training participants will
learn the importance of setting a positive trajectory for returning to school with new and changing COVID regulations, be introduced to the temporary Individualized COVID-19 Recovery Services rule adopted in Oregon and have opportunity to examine strategies to prepare for your child’s IEP meeting to discuss Covid recovery services.
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Charting your Course with a One-Page Profile!
September 30, 6pm - 8pm
Having a vision for the future for your child is important to make sure that your child has a positive trajectory! During Charting Your Course with a One-Page Profile, participants will learn about how setting a vision/dream for the future is the beginning of the journey, that the importance of introducing a child with their strengths. The importance of having high expectations. The one-page profile and how it can be used in the IEP and in identifying supports, building community, and planning for life after school
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Don't forget to check out the "On-Demand" trainings page on our website!
Learn in your own time, at your own pace!
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We are so excited to offer our most popular trainings as online modules for you to take at your own pace and in your own space! Follow the links below to learn more about these trainings
and register today!
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The Oregon Department of Education is working hard to make a safe and engaging environment for students who are returning to in person learning! Learn more about the Safe and Ready schools program in Oregon using the link below! |
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Articles, videos, and podcasts to spark conversations with your friends and family! |
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Importance of High-Quality Inclusion
3 Part Video series by the Children's Institute
Despite ample research showing that high-quality inclusive settings support children’s learning and development, children with disabilities are still not reliably included in many preschool programs.
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My Inclusive Classroom
The Teachers Lounge Podcast
In this podcast Morgan Grifka, first-grade teacher at Westfield Charter Academy, shares about what it means to have an inclusive classroom. Morgan shares why it's important to her, how it impacts her students, and how you can start making efforts to have your own inclusive classroom
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What does Inclusive Education Really Mean?
With Tim Villegas
In this video Tim Villegas, former special education teacher, discusses the importance of Inclusive Education and the 15 indicators of an inclusive school. How many indicators does your school have?
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FACT Oregon is looking for a full-time Program Assistant,
a part-time Bilingual Support Specialist, a part-time
Support Specialist, and a Program Coordinator!
Is this you?
Apply TODAY!
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Text FACT to 503-744-6011
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Make a donation today to equip, empower, and engage families and transform disability!
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We'd love to hear from you!
Share your family's story with the FACT Oregon community! Tell us what you've learned along the way and how FACT Oregon may have helped!
What interesting conversations did this month's content spark with your family?
What would you like to see next month?
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