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Parent & Professional Training Opportunities

Seven training series are being offered:

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SBCEUs and CEs Being Offered:

  • Accessing Health Care Coverage and Services for My Child SBCEU .6/CE Hours 6 Training

  • Becoming a Family Support Network (FSN) Parent SBCEU .6/CE Hours 6

  • Essential Communication Skills for IEP Team Meetings SBCEU .5/CE Hours 5

  • Helping Families and Young Adults Protect Their Rights SBCEU .5/CE Hours 5

  • IEP: What to Know Before You Go! SBCEU .3/CE Hours 3

  • Is Your Teen Ready For Adult Life? SBCEU .5/CE Hours 5

  • Supporting Youth into Healthy Productive Adulthood SBCEU .6/CE Hours 6

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Accessing Health Care Coverage and Services for My Child

Is for persons who serve as “Support Parents” to fellow parents of children with special needs. Following the training, Support Parents will be able to assist families in:

  • 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
  • Gaining Information and Accessing Coverage for Mental Health Services
  • Being Familiar with Social Security Programs for Young People Including Medicare and Medicaid

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • February 19, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, The Arc Dearborn/Dearborn Heights, 27325 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127, (313) 562-0219
  • March 5, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Arc Muskegon, 1145 E. Wesley Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442, (231) 777-2006
  • April 9, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Van Buren ISD, 490 Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064, (269) 674-8091
  • April 30, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Petoskey Public Library, Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, (231) 758-3100

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.

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:

  • The Principles of Family Centered Care

  • Steps to Maintain Confidentiality

  • Communication Skills

  • Benefits of FSN

  • Steps to Problem Solving

  • Resource Information

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • September 18, 2010, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, Parent-to-Parent of SW MI, Greater Kalamazoo United Way, 709 S. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, (269) 343-2524

  • October 16, 2010, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, 3941 Research Park Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108, (734) 971-0277

  • November 6, 2010, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Petoskey Public Library, Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, (231) 758-3100

  • May 7, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sault Tribe Health Center, 2864 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, (906) 632-5200

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.

Essential Communication Skills for IEP Team Meetings

Will explore how IEP teams create high quality IEPs and how each team member contributes to the process. The workshop will include discussion and skill building activities. Participants will learn an effective student-centered process that focuses on student needs.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • September 28, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Gogebic ISD, 202 Elm Street, Bergland, MI 49910, (906) 575-3438
  • September 29, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Copper Country ISD, 809 Hecla Street, Hancock, MI 49930, (906) 482-4250
  • *September 29, 2010, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Copper Country ISD, 809 Hecla Street, Hancock, MI 49930, (906) 482-4250
  • October 23, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Power Hope and Grace Bible Church, 6495 W. Warren, Detroit, MI 48210, (313) 895-7464
  • November 3, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Ionia County ISD, 2191 Harwood Road, Ionia, MI 48846, (616) 527-4900
  • November 17, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Washtenaw ISD, 1819 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, (734) 994-8100

*This is a shorter version of the regular training. There is no charge to attend and SBCEUs or CEs will not be offered.

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 552-4821.

Helping Families and Young Adults Protect Their Rights

Is for anyone who wants a better understanding of complaint processes including timelines, complaint procedures and what someone could expect during the processes under:

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

Participants will receive resource information for groups and organizations available to assist in protecting a client’s rights. Basic information will be provided on how to gain access to and what makes someone eligible under each system.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • October 18, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Clinton County RESA, 1013 S. US Highway 27, St. Johns, MI 48879, (989) 224-6831
  • November 15, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Michigan First Credit Union, 27000 Evergreen Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076, (248) 552-0512
  • January 14, 2011, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Hillsdale ISD - Lockhaven Center, 2010 Barnard Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242, (517) 437-0990
  • April 11, 2011, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Manistee ISD, 772 E. Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-6205

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.

Is Your Teen Ready For Adult Life

Is for families of teens with special health care needs, receiving mental health services or who have a disability and professionals who serve them. These teens share hopes and dreams of finishing school, getting a good job, finding a place to live, living on their own, and making friends. Information and practical suggestions will be shared for helping teens 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 Health Care Skills
  • School based transition planning
  • Mental Health Programs
  • Post Secondary Education
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Human Services

Skill building activities for engaging teens to express their hopes and dreams to begin the person centered planning process, tools for assessing health care needs and skills, information on self determination and guidance for accessing transition resources to help prepare teens for successful transition will be shared.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • October 5, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Shiawassee ISD, North Street Professional Building, 114 W. North Street, Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 743-3471
  • October 13, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, West Michigan Community Mental Health, 920 Diana Street, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-6294
  • October 21, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Huron ISD, 1299 S. Thomas Road, Suite 1, Bad Axe, MI 48413, (989) 269-6406
  • January 19, 2011, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Power Hope and Grace Bible Church, 6495 W. Warren, Detroit, MI 48210, (313) 895-7464
  • March 4, 2011, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Ionia County ISD, 2191 Harwood Road, Ionia, MI 48846, (616) 527-4900
  • March 24, 2011, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Washtenaw ISD, 1819 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, (734) 994-8100
  • April 28, 2011, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, AMA ESD, 2118 US 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, (989) 354-3101
  • April 29, 2011, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Eastern UP ISD, 315 Armory Place, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, (906) 632-3373

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.

IEP: What to Know Before You Go!

Will help you get ready for your child’s next Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. We will focus on the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance and Goals and Objectives. In addition, we will cover the Manifestation Determination Review and the link to the IEP. You will receive a copy of Special Education: An Advocate’s Manual from Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service.

Workshop Fee: Free (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • September 18, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Manistee ISD, 772 E. Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-6205
  • September 25, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, disAbility Connections, 409 N. Linden Avenue, Jackson, MI 49203, (517) 782-6054
  • October 9, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Lewis-Cass ISD, 61682 Dailey Road, Cassopolis, MI 49031, (269) 445-3891
  • October 16, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Richard M. DeVos Center, Grand Valley State University, 401 W. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 331-6620
  • October 22, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Eastern UP ISD, 315 Armory Place, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, (906) 632-3373
  • October 23, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Petoskey Public Library, Carnegie Building, 451 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, (231) 758-3100
  • November 13, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Warren Comm. Center, Conference Room A, 5460 Arden Street, Warren, MI 48093, (586) 268-8400
  • November 20, 2010, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, Redford Township District Library, 25320 W. Six Mile Road, Redford, MI 48239, (313) 531-5960
  • December 4, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Girl Scouts of SE Michigan, 2186 Lapeer Road, Port Huron Township, MI 48060, (810) 600-5051
  • December 11, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Michigan First Credit Union, 27000 Evergreen Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076, (248) 552-0512
  • December 18, 2010, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Disability Network, 3600 S. Dort Hwy., Suite 54, Flint, MI 48507, (810) 244-3290
  • January 15, 2011, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing, 855 Grove Street, East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 351-4081

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 552-4821.

Supporting Youth into Healthy Productive Adulthood

Is for individuals working with young people in faith based organizations, schools and youth groups in Wayne County. Participants will explore ways to give parents/caregivers, teachers, and others working with children the tools they need to make responsible decisions. Supporting Youth focuses on the positive traits and protective factors necessary for children to become healthy and productive adults. Two day sessions will be held 10 am – 2 pm.

Location: New Center Community Mental Health Services, 2051 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208, (313) 961-3780

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates

  • September 13-14
  • November 8-9
  • January 10-11
  • March 7-8
  • May 2-3

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.

 

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