Parent & Professional Training Opportunities

Eight training series are being offered:

• Becoming a Family Support Network (FSN) Parent

• Bullying & Positive Behavior Reinforcement

• Communication & Self-Advocacy

• Is Your Teen Ready For Adult Life

• Planning for a Child's Education

• Health Resource Support Parent

• Helping Families and Young Adults Protect Their Rights

• Project Resilience Train the Trainers

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Becoming A Family Support Network (FSN) Parent
 

Is for parents of children and/or youth with special needs who want to volunteer as “Support Parents” within the Michigan Family Support Network (FSN).

FSN Support Parents will learn about:

• Resources for Families of Children with Special Needs
• The Principles of Family Centered Care
• Steps to Maintain Confidentiality
• Communication Skills
• Benefits of FSN
• Steps to Problem Solving

Training Dates/Times/Locations

• February 27, 2010 from 9am – 4pm at Children's Hospital of Michigan, 3901 Beaubein, Detroit, MI 48202

• April 10, 2010 from 9am - 4pm at Quality Inn, 2980 Cook Rd., West Branch, MI 48661

For more information, call (800) 359-3722.

Bullying and Positive Behavior Reinforcement is both educational and active. Session participants will be provided with specific means of identifying bullying behavior, intervention and prevention strategies for dealing with it and ideas for ways to implement programs and policies aimed at preventing these actions in the future.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

• March 22, 2010 from 9am - 3 pm at Clinton County RESA, 1013 S US 27, St Johns, MI 48879
• April 16, 2010 from 9am - 3 pm at Marquette Alger RESA, 321 E Ohio Street, Marquette, MI 48955
• April 19, 2010 from 9am - 3 pm at Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD, 6065 Learning Lane, Indian River, MI 49749

For more information, call (800) 221-9105.

Communication and Self Advocacy Training covers basic communication methods and skills (including appropriate language; and passive v. assertive v. aggressive means of communication) and types of information that are important for effective advocacy including the laws governing the process, and the options available for students (programs, services, and resources). Through a series of group exercises, attendees will learn strategies for resolving conflicts and building (or rebuilding) trust relationships and teach effectively advocate on behalf of children with disabilities.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

• February 24, 2010 from 9am – 3pm at Arc of Detroit, 51 W. Hancock, Detroit, MI 48202
• April 17, 2010 from 9am – 3pm at Marquette Alger RESA, 321 E Ohio Street, Marquette, MI 48955
• April 20, 2010 from 9am – 3pm at Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD, 6065 Learning Lane, Indian River, MI 49749

For more information, call (800) 221-9105.

Is for families of teens with special health care needs, receiving mental health services or who have a disability and professionals who serve them. Information and practical suggestions will be shared for helping your teen prepare for the transition from high school to employment or higher education; from home to independent living; and from child to adult community services including:

• Health Care Coverage and Skills
• School based transition planning
• Mental Health Programs
• Post Secondary Training
• Employment
• Housing
• Human Services
• Family Planning and Parenting Assistance

Training Dates/Times/Locations

• March 4, 2010 from 9am - 3 pm at Wayne RESA, 33500 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184
• March 26, 2010 from 9am - 3 pm at Saginaw ISD, 6235 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, MI 48638
• April 28, 2010 from 9am - 3 pm at Ottawa Area ISD, 13565 Port Sheldon, Holland, MI 49424

For more information, call (800) 359-3722.

Examines critical issues in organizing and delivering special education services for children who have a disability, special health care or mental health needs, including:

• Getting In and Staying In: Eligibility, Evaluation and Discipline
• Structure of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP): PLAFF Statement, Goals and Objectives, Support Services, Implementation Plan
• Dispute Resolution

Training Dates/Times/Locations

• February 20, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Courtyard by Marriott Benton Harbor, 1592 Mall Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
• February 27, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at The Arc of Midland, 220 W. Main Street, Suite 101, Room 110, Midland, MI 48640
• March 6, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Arc of Detroit, 51 W. Hancock, Detroit, MI 48202
• March 13, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Marquette Alger RESA, 321 E Ohio Street, Marquette, MI 48955
• March 27, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Clinton County RESA, 1013 S US Highway 27, St Johns, MI 48879
• April 17, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Macomb County Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038
• April 24, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Baker College of Cadillac, 9600 E 13th Street, Cadillac, MI 49601
• May 1, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328

For more information, call (800) 552-4821.

Provides resources and information on health care and public health insurance to persons who serve as “Support Parents” to fellow parents of children with special needs. Following the training, Support Parents will be able to provide families information and resources related to:

• Identifying Types of Public Health Care Coverage Available to Children and Families: MI Child, Healthy Kids Children’s Special Health Care Services
• Applying for Benefits On-line
• Becoming Aware of Services Available to Children and Families with Hereditary Disorders: Counseling, testing and service information
• Accessing Coverage for Mental Health Services
• Being Familiar with Social Security Programs for Young People Including Medicare and Medicaid
• Completing Plans and Checklists for Their Child’s Health Care Needs in Case of An Emergency

Training Dates/Times/Locations

• March 6, 2010 from 9am - 4:30pm at Clinton County RESA, 1013 S US Highway 27, St. Johns, MI 48879
• March 20, 2010 from 9am - 4:30pm at Arc of Detroit, 51 W. Hancock, Detroit, MI 48202
• March 27, 2010 from 9am - 4:30pm at Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD, 6065 Learning Lane, Indian River, MI 49749

For more information, call (800) 359-3722.

Is for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of the complaint process including timelines and what someone could expect during the process for:

• Children’s Special Health Care Services
• Community Mental Health Services
• Medicaid
• Special Education Services

Sessions will cover information relative to what makes someone eligible and how to gain access to each system. Participants will be provided with resources for groups and organizations
available to assist in protecting a client’s rights.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

• March 10, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD, 6065 Learning Lane, Indian River, MI 49749
• March 12, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Marquette Alger RESA, 321 E Ohio Street, Marquette, MI 48955
• March 17, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Wayne RESA, 33500 Van Born Rd., Wayne, MI 48184
• April 13, 2010 from 9am - 3pm at Van Buren ISD, 490 Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

For more information, call (800) 359-3722.

Project Resilience: Train the Trainers - - we want to introduce the Project Resilience Program to people in Wayne County working with young people in faith based organizations, schools, and youth groups. The training: two four hour sessions = 8 hours. For professionals who work with children in Wayne County.

In 1994 Project Resilience conducted its first series of classes at New Center Community Mental Health Services. During 1995-97, Project Resilience field-tested its school-based curriculum at a local school in Detroit reaching over 900 youth in grades 3 thru 6.  All trainings are held at New Center CMH Services, 2051 W Grand Blvd in Detroit from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Training Schedule—Two 4-hour sessions, held 2nd Tuesday and the next day (Wednesday).

• March 1-2, 2010
• May 3-4, 2010

Project Resilience is:

• A substance abuse prevention education program,
• Interactive and hands-on,
• Designed to produce resilient youth.
• Equips youth with the skills, knowledge and self-esteem they need to make responsible decisions.
• For youth ages 6-12 years old.

Explores ways to give:

• parents/caregivers, teachers, and others working with children the tools they need to become their primary prevention partners.

Why do you want to learn more?

• Project Resilience focuses on the positive traits and protective factors necessary for children to become healthy and productive adults regardless of where they come from and what they were exposed to.
• We want to help our youth be the very best they can be!

We invite all who work with young people in Wayne County to contact New Center Community Mental Health Services at (313) 961-3780 for more information on this program.