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. 

Today IPUL Hosted Food For Thought - Idaho Parent's Unlimited's series of short monthly conversations addressing topics of interest in Idaho live on Facebook during the lunch hour.

This Month's topic is on Statewide Testing, and we were joined by Karren Streagle, from the Idaho Department of Education, where she works with Low Incidence Disabilities, Medicaid, and is the Alternate Assessments Coordinator. You can watch the conversation by clicking this link or the image below

We shared this Virtual opportunity from the University of Idaho - a parenting class for caregivers who have concerns about their attachment to their child. You can register by texting COSP at 208-596-1224 or by emailing circleparenting@gmail.com

Who should attend? Families and caregivers who have children ages birth-5 years Caregivers who have concerns about their attachment to their child. Caregivers who are curious about improving their attachment with their child.

Caregivers who are open to becoming reflective of their parenting skills and of their own childhood.

Caregivers who are open to being vulnerable in a safe space.

Certificates are given after completion of all 8 sessions totally 12.5 class hours.

University of Idaho Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Dates: March 6th - April 24th 2024 Wednesdays, 6 pm-7:30 PM

Location: Virtual/Webex

Sponsored by

the University

of Idaho Free!

Presented by: Ketha Mead-Pike, Child Development & Consumer Studies/Elem. Ed. WSU Breanna Brock, Early Childhood Development and Education, U of I

You can register by texting COSP at 208-596-1224 or by emailing circleparenting@gmail.com

Idaho Kids Covered wants anyone who has a desire to have 100% health coverage for all children in Idaho to take action!

You can find out more information Here: https://idahokidscovered.org/take-action/

Join us for Season 2, Episode 4: Rare Disease Day

Listen in as Angela, Melissa and Sarah share their thoughts and personal experiences on rare diseases to honor Rare Disease Day on February 29th Add us on your favorite podcast platform!

https://direct.me/unlimitedparenting

This is taking place in multiple locations across the state - Riggins Idaho, Payette Idaho and Boise Idaho.

To register for your local version, click here: https://www.agingstrong.org/powerful-tools-for-caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops help caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved one. The evidence based curriculum offers a 6-week series led by certified leaders. Each class series meets at the same time and same day for 6-consecutive weeks, whether in person or on-line.

This is not a support group, but a supportive network of fellow caregivers, helping you remember you are not alone.

Each class offers a new tool to help caregivers take care of themselves.

Week 1: Reduce Stress

Week 2: Improve Self Confidence

Week 3: Manage Time, Set Goals and Solve Problems

Week 4: Better Communicate their feelings

Week 5: Make Tough Decisions

Week 6: Locate Helpful Resources (includes local resources for caregivers!)

Registration is required. https://www.agingstrong.org/powerful-tools-for-caregivers Registration and additional information available by contacting Karen Kouba-McIver at kkouba@jannus.org or 208-947-4283.

Looking for Powerful Tools Classes in Spanish? Contact Phone: 208-898-7060

Statewide Regional Training Event Health & Education Training Buffet

Take what you need, leave what you don’t and come back for seconds if you want.

Save the Date!

Region 7

March 5th 7 6th – Idaho Falls

Region 2

April 18th – Moscow

Region 1

April 19th – Coeur d’Alene

Region 4

May 16th – Boise

Region 3

September – 17th – Payette

September 24th – Nampa

Region 5

October 23rd – Twin Falls

Free to Attend

Registration Required

See More Information and Register at: https://ipulidaho.org/tour/

Some locations still to be determined - Follow us on social media for updates

IPUL’s events are at no cost to participants.

Travel and childcare assistance available upon request.

Featured Menu Items

• Deep dive into the special education and the

Individualized Education Plan IEP

Choose between Early Childhood,

Standard, or Secondary IEP

• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Explore and walk away with strategies for Positive

Behavioral Interventions and Supports

• Learn how to navigate Idaho’s Medicaid systems and

healthcare options for your child or youth with

disabilities or special health care needs.

Tools for Life

Idaho Parents Unlimited

Parent Sessions

Join Idaho Parents Unlimited at Tools for Life for our two Free Parent Session Trainings: Having High Expectations When You Don’t Know What to Expect

Preparing ourselves and our children for adulthood.

Monday – March 4, 2024

8-9 AM or 6-7 PM

Holiday Inn & Suites – Idaho Falls

3005 South Fork Boulevard

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Registration Encouraged but not required:

RSVP – https://ipulidaho.org/rsvp-workshop/

Self-Guided Modules

Accessibility and Inclusion: Understanding 504's

The modules will cover:

• History of 504 Plans
• Eligibility
• 504s in school
• 504 vs IEP

We will delve into the intricacies of 504 plans within the school setting. These modules will explore the fundamental aspects of 504 plans and the crucial role they play in supporting students with disabilities.

This training provides a comprehensive understanding of the key differences between 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to empower educators and parents to navigate the educational landscape effectively.

Live Now! via self guided modules

Registration Required-Register HERE

Contact Idaho Parents Unlimited!

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

https://ipulidaho.org/connect-with-us/ . 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 events and maintain a presence on Facebook, and Instagram

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