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Parent &
Professional Training Opportunities
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Eight
training series are
being offered:
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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
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February 27, 2010 from 9am –
4pm at Children's Hospital of Michigan, 3901
Beaubein, Detroit, MI 48202
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April 10, 2010 from 9am -
4pm at Quality Inn, 2980 Cook Rd., West Branch, MI 48661
For more information, call (800)
359-3722. |
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Bullying & Positive Behavior Reinforcement
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. |
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Communication & Self Advocacy
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. |
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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.
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. |
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Planning for a Child's Education
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. |
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Health Resource
Support Parent Training
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. |
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Helping Families and Young Adults
Protect Their Rights
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. |
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Project
Resilience Train the Trainers
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:
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A substance abuse prevention education
program,
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Interactive and hands-on,
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Designed to produce resilient youth.
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Equips youth with the skills, knowledge
and self-esteem they need to make responsible decisions.
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For youth ages 6-12 years old.
Explores ways to give:
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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?
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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.
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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. |
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