This is mostly an "upcoming events" only edition, there's a lot of things on the way and we want to be sure you know they are coming.

The Idaho Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) has open positions available. Parents of children with disabilities and individuals with disabilities are vital members that represent a majority of the panel. If you are interested in serving, apply now

Add your voice to the Idaho Special Education Advisory Panel! Several members’ terms are ending soon.

Apply here https://ow.ly/YZBw50QyzBk

Meetings occur four times a year—most recently in Boise on Monday, February 5, 2024. While members serve without financial compensation, they may be reimbursed for expenses to attend the meetings.

The department requests that applications be submitted by April 1, to allow sufficient time for the review process -AND- to extend new members an invitation to join the next meeting on May 20.

WHAT: Advise the state!

WHY: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that Idaho establish and maintain a #SpecialEducation #Advisory #Panel (SEAP) that advises the department on the education of, and related services for, children with disabilities (ages birth through 26). Help Idaho students, families and schools!

The Advisory Panel looks forward to receiving your application! #Volunteer

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

LIVE SUPPORT

On Understanding 504 Plans

Connect the Dots! With a Parent Education Coordinator

Date: 28 February Time: 12:30 MST

Why attend Connect the Dots?

Clarify Doubts:

If you have questions or need further clarification on

any topic within the module, our experts are here to help!

Interactive Discussions:

Engage in meaningful discussions with fellow participants,

sharing insights and experiences.

*Register by signing up for the self-guided modules*

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