IPUL's E-News for December 2, 2022

Here are the highlights of our upcoming events and recent activity online. Not everything is included due to timeliness.

If an advertised event already took place, we've left it off.

Questions And Answers With You in 2022

Idaho Parents Unlimited

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For Question 47 we asked:

Give Thanks for the little things! What is something you are Thankful for?

A47

Idaho Parents Unlimited

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Do you know the difference between Person First Language and Identity First Language, why is it an important question?

Do you know the difference between Person first language and Identity first language, why is an important question?

An example of Identity First Language (IFL) is "Autistic Person". An example of Person First Language (PFL) is "Person with Autism". The distinction may seem slight, but research indicates that a vast majority, over 80%, of the autistic population prefers Identity First Language.

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December Lunch and Learn

Lunch & Learn

Learn about all the programs our libraries throughout the state have to offer and how to access them.

Our guest speaker will be Amanda Bowden, Librarian at the Portneuf District Library.

December 14th, 2022 from 12:15-12:30 PM MST

Live on Facebook

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2023 Parent Leadership Development Institute Applications are OPEN

Idaho Parents Unlimited

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April 24 - 28th, 2023

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Parent Leadership Development Institute 2023

All expenses (lodging, travel, and meals) to attend PLDI are covered by Idaho Parents Unlimited.

- Do you live in regions 1 & 2?

- Do you want to influence change or policies affecting services for children with disabilities?

- Can you see yourself, as a parent, sharing your story to a professional group?

Participants will be asked to:

- Attend the 4.5 day, in person, overnight institute

- Participate in bi-monthly follow up calls and activities

- Establish mentors and set goals

Application deadline: February 1st, 2023. Candidates will be contacted following submission of their application to schedule an interview. Selections will be notified via email by February 14th, 2023.

APPLY HERE --> https://tinyurl.com/PLDI2023 <-- APPLY HERE

"For the past 15 years, IPUL has been supporting parents in becoming strong leaders in their communities through its Parent Leadership Development Institute"

*If you need to know what region you live in please contact our office.

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What Is IPUL Doing in December?

What is IPUL doing? December 2022

12/01/22 - PLDI 2023 Application Opens *Regions 1 & 2 only*

MW 12/13/22 - Dispute Resolution Services for SPED in Idaho

12/26/22 - Closed for the Holiday!

Notes:

MW- Monthly Webinar

LL- Lunch & Learn (Facebook Live)

PLDI - Parent Leadership Development Institute

December 2022's Workshop

Dispute Resolution Services for Special Education in Idaho

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Idaho Parents Unlimited

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Monthly Workshop

Dispute Resolution Services for Special Education in Idaho

We will discuss the Dispute Resolution section of Idaho's Procedural Safeguards and options for families when they feel their child's IEP services are not being met.

- Overview of Procedural Safeguards

- Key issues that lead to disputes

- Different options for dispute resolution

December 13th, 2022 12:30-1:30 pm MST via Zoom

Registration required: https://www.ipulidaho.org/rsvp-workshop

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Contact Idaho Parents Unlimited!

The best method to reach us for assistance is through our website:

https://ipulidaho.org/connect-with-us#contact-us-here . You can also shoot us a question using the abbreviated version of that form at the bottom of every page on our website, although we may need to get more information from you.

We monitor our intake phone line (208-342-5884) during the workday, and will try to respond to any request there within 24 hours. We use an automated intake phone system, so you will be leaving a message. (Please be sure the number you are leaving us can accept text or voice messages.)

For questions that are not about something in our scope of work, you can still leave a phone message as above, send the question to the form on our website, or shoot us an email at parents@ipulidaho.org.

We keep our website updated with new news and events, and maintain a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

IPUL's programs are funded in part through grants and contracts with the following:

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Programs and services offered by Idaho Parents Unlimited are supported in part by the U.S. Department of Education (H328M200033) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Affordable Care Act Family to Family Health Information Center (H84MC12896), opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions of either department, endorsement is not assumed