IPUL's E-News for January 27, 2023

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.

IPUL Now Accepting Applications for the Board of Directors

Idaho Parents Unlimited - Now Accepting Applications for the Board of Directors

Board Members:

- Establish and maintain written policies

- Adopt an annual budget and review financial reports

- Approve or ratify the expenditures of IPUL

- Spread knowledge of who IPUL is and what we do

- Maintain, update and monitor mission statement, principles of operation, procedures and goals and objectives of IPUL

- Secure adequate funds; participate in fund-raising activities, including making an annual personal gift

- The majority of members are parents of children with a disability

- Annually review the performance of IPUL’s Executive Director

One two-day face-to-face annual meeting and three quarterly board meetings (virtual).

Term: 3 years

IPUL Mission: Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc., supports, empowers, educates and advocates to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families.

IPUL Vision: Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. envisions inclusive and accessible communities, services, education, and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities and/or unique and special healthcare needs.

Online application here: https://ipulidaho.org/board-application

Save the Date! Parent Voice Summit

September 2023

Save the Date!

Parent Voice Summit

September 29, 2023 1 - 5 PM

September 30, 2023 8:30 - 4:30 PM

Boise, Idaho - Location TBD

Facebook and Instagram: /IdahoParentsUnlimited

Twitter: /IPULIdaho

ipulidaho.org

parents@ipulidaho.org

208.342.5884

AMPLIFY (With Allison and Melissa)

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AMPLIFY with Allison & Melissa!

We were invited to join “Lunch with LINC” for a 25-30 minute conversation via Facebook Live on February 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM MST.

YOUTH CORNER

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Idaho Parents Unlimited

Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead

Jan. 2023 | Vol. 13

Youth Corner

National Hobby Month

Hobbies are skill-building activities that relax and inspire you on a regular basis. Sometimes a good hobby can be considered therapeutic. What are some hobbies you enjoy? Here are a few different types listed:

- Gardening

- Chess

- Photography

- Cooking

- Knitting

- Playing an instrument

- Creative writing

- Singing and more...

https://www.purewow.com/family/hobbies-for-kids

National Slow Cooking Month

Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

- Cooking spray

- 8 oz elbow macaroni, uncooked

- One can 12oz evaporated milk-

- 1 1/2 cups whole milk

- 1/4 cup of butter, melted (1/4 cup = 1/2 stick)

- Two 10oz bricks sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

- 1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.

- Mix in macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, pepper, and all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheese.

- Spread the left over cheese on top.

- Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 15 minutes.

https://tinyurl.com/SLCRJan23

Facebook and Instagram: /IdahoParentsUnlimited

Twitter: /IPULIdaho

ipulidaho.org

parents@ipulidaho.org

208.342.5884

Rincón Juvenil

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Idaho Parents Unlimited

Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead

Ene. 2023 | Vol. 13

Rincón Juvenil

Mes Nacional de la Afición

Los pasatiempos son actividades de desarrollo de habilidades que lo relajan e inspiran regularmente. A veces, un buen pasatiempo puede considerarse terapéutico. ¿Cuáles son algunos pasatiempos que disfrutas? Aquí hay algunos tipos diferentes enumerados:

- Jardinería

- Ajedrez

- Fotografía

- Cocinando

- Tejido de punto

- Tocando un instrumento

- Escritura creativa

- Cantar y mas...

https://www.purewow.com/family/hobbies-for-kids

Mes Nacional de la Cocción Lenta

Macarrones con Queso

INGREDIENTES

Spray para cocinar

8 oz de macarrones con codo, sin cocer

Una lata de leche evaporada de 12 oz.

1 1/2 tazas de leche entera

1/4 taza de mantequilla, derretida (1/4 taza = 1/2 barra)

Dos ladrillos de 10 oz de queso Cheddar fuerte, rallado

1 cucharadita de sal

DIRECCIONES

Rocíe la olla eléctrica con aceite en aerosol.

Mezcle los macarrones, la leche evaporada, la leche, la mantequilla, la sal, la pimienta y todo menos 1/2 taza de queso rallado.

Extienda el queso sobrante encima.

Tape y cocine a fuego lento durante 3 horas y 15 minutos.

https://tinyurl.com/SLCRJan23

Facebook and Instagram: /IdahoParentsUnlimited

Twitter: /IPULIdaho

ipulidaho.org

parents@ipulidaho.org

208.342.5884

Things IPUL Shared Online:

Elevate

January 27th! Campfire at the Bridge in Clarkston 6:30 to 8pm! Fun for adults and teenagers!

Idaho Art Lab

Did you know you can drop in to paint in our READY-TO-PAINT POTTERY studio? We have ceramic pieces for $1 and up with no hidden studio, glaze or firing fee. The pieces shown were less than $5.00!

You can also drop in to use the tables, easels, paper cutters, etc. in our COMMUNITY ART CENTER'S QUAD (reserve if more than 6 in your group). Just bring a project or purchase something from our ART SUPPLY STORE and hang out.

OPEN MON - FRI, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Call 208-932-0893 with any questions.

2023 Parent Leadership Development Institute Applications are OPEN

(Deadline to Apply - February 17)

UPDATED DUE DATES!

Idaho Parents Unlimited

Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead

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 17, 2023. Candidates will be contacted following submission of their application to schedule an interview. Selections will be notified via email by February 28th, 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.

Facebook and Instagram: /IdahoParentsUnlimited

Twitter: /IPULIdaho

ipulidaho.org

parents@ipulidaho.org

208.342.5884

What Is IPUL Doing in February?

What is IPUL doing?

February 2023

02/04/2023 - East Idaho Preschool Fair

02/06/2023 - Twin Falls Parent Meet and Greet

02/14/2023 - MW Developing Strength-Based IEP's

02/16/2023 - Coeur d'Alene Training

02/17/2023 - Plummer Worley Training

02/21/2023 - *DAD at the Capitol

02/22/2023 - PBIS/ADHD Presentation with Foster Grandparents

02/22/2023 - WOA Moscow Starts

02/27/2023 - 02/28/2023 - Tools for Life Boise

02/28/2023 - WOA CDA Starts

Notes:

MW - Monthly Webinar

DAD - Disability Awareness Day

ADHD - Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

WOA - Work of Art

CDA - Coeur d'Alene

PBIS - Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

February 2023's Workshop

Developing Strengths-Based IEP's

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Idaho Parents Unlimited

Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead

Monthly Workshop

Developing Strength-Based IEP's

Having high expectations and developing a strengths-based Individualized Education Program (IEP).

- What is a strengths-based IEP.

- How to create strength-based statements.

February 14, 2023 12:30-1:30 pm MST via Zoom

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

Facebook and Instagram: /IdahoParentsUnlimited

Twitter: /IPULIdaho

ipulidaho.org

parents@ipulidaho.org

208.342.5884

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