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. 

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/

We shared this from the Idaho Caregivers Alliance

Idaho Caregivers Alliance

Celebrating Caregivers as Care Champions

Date: March 9, 2024Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MST)

Where: Zoom (Virtual)

Cost: $25

What is it?

A day of celebration, education, support, and networking among family caregivers, and care partners across the lifespan.

Keynote speaker: Darra Wray, “The Power of We"

Breakout sessions on: kinship care, managing difficult behaviors, grief and letting go, emergency preparedness, intricacies of intimacy, healthcare transitions, and more.

Open Arms Dance Project, “The Power of Movement and Music”, video and discussion.

For more details:

idahocaregiveralliance.com/caregiverconference/

We are passing this along for our partners in the Children's Developmental Disabilities program.

Over the course of 2024 the Children's Developmental Disabilities Program will be hosting a recurring meeting each month as an overview about the process of transitioning your child from the children's disability world to all things adulthood! Topics will be covered relating to school services, social security benefits, adult developmental disability services, Medicaid benefits, Guardianship, employment, and so much more. Each training will be approximately 1-2 hours long. Each meeting is also standalone.

When: (All times in the Mountain Time Zone)

January 16th - 10:00 am

February 12 - 12:00 pm

March 14th - 6:00 pm

April 17th - 10:00 am

May 7th - 12:00 pm

June 13th - 6:00 pm

August 19th - 12:00 pm

September 12th - 6:00 pm

October 18th - 10:00 am

November 18th - 12:00 pm

December 12th - 6:00 pm

To RSVP or for more information , contact

Hadley Goff

208-608-4744

Hadley.Goff@dhw.idaho.gov

Kayla Salisbury

208-298-8087

kayla.salisbury@dhw.idaho.gov

Tom McMullen

208-732-1546

Thomas.McMullen@dhw.idaho.gov

Grammy Awards don't only go to the people who produce and perform songs. For just over a decade, they've also been given out to those who teach others how to make music.

The Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum, recognizes those who have made a "significant contribution and demonstrate a commitment to music education."

This year it went to Annie Ray, the performing arts department chair and orchestra director at Annandale High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. She was honored for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.

Read the full article at this link

“Has your child been newly diagnosed and you want to know what Idaho offers? Maybe your child is supported by the Family Directed pathway and you are curious how it differs from the Traditional pathway. Have you just moved to Idaho and want to know more about Idaho Medicaid services for children with disabilities or special healthcare needs? Then this training is for you!”

IPUL's Self-Guided Module on Accessibility and Inclusion: Understanding 504's

The module will cover:

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

Live Now!

via self-guided module

Registration Required Join our upcoming session where we delve into the intricacies of 504 plans within the school setting. This informative session will explore the fundamental aspects of 504 plans, shedding light on their purpose, implementation, and the crucial role they play in supporting students with disabilities. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key differences between 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) empowering educators and parents to navigate the educational landscape effectively. Elevate your knowledge to ensure that your student receives the tailored support they need to thrive academically and socially. But what happens if you still have a question after finishing the modules? That is what our "Connect the Dots" office hours every month are for.

Connect the Dots: Join us for our Monthly Office Hours

Accessibility and Inclusion: Understanding 504s

February 28, 2024 from 12:30-1:30 pm MST

To access Zoom for Q&A please register for the current month's Self-Guided training module.

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