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Parent & Professional Training Opportunities

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Ten training series are being offered:

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SBCEUs and SWCEs Being Offered:

  • Accessing Health Care Coverage and Services for My Child: SBCEU .6, Social Work CE Hours 6

  • What Are My Rights and Responsibilities and Who Can Help Me Navigate the System?: SBCEU .5, Social Work CE Hours 5

  • Everything My Child Needs to Know About Sexuality But, I Was Afraid to Tell!: SBCEU .5, Social Work CE Hours 5

  • Transition Planning? What's That? I Just Want to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams: Part I: SBCEU .5, Social Work CE Hours 5

  • Transition Planning? What's That? I Just Want to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams: Part II: SBCEU .5, Social Work CE Hours 5

  • What Every Family and Provider Should Know about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): SBCEU .2, Social Work CE Hours 2

  • Tools I Can Use to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams: SBCEU .5, Social Work CE Hours 5

  • Supporting Youth into Healthy Productive Adulthood: SBCEU .6, Social Work CE Hours 6

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Click here for online training opportunities from other organizations.
Accessing Health Care Coverage and Services for My Child

Provides family members and anyone who serves as a support person to parents of children with special needs with information and resources necessary to assist parents in:

  • Understanding Their Insurance Policy
  • 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
  • Gaining Information and Access Coverage for Mental Health Services
  • Being Familiar with Social Security Programs for Young People Including Medicare and Medicaid

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

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

Training Dates/Times/Locations

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

This workshop will help you identify what makes a quality IEP and help you better partner as a team always keeping in mind the best interest of the student. We will focus on moving from filling out a form to a student centered process. The workshop includes discussion, activities and an opportunity to practice good communication skills.

***Training Sessions will be announced after September 1, 2011. For More Information About This Training, Families May Call (517) 485-2274 after September 1, 2011.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

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

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • To be announced after September 1st

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (517) 485-2274.

What Are My Rights and Responsibilities and Who Can Help Me Navigate the System?
 

Is for anyone who wants a better understanding of rights, responsibilities and 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/Hospital Mental Health

  • Medicaid

  • Special Education Services

Participants will receive resource information for groups and organizations available to assist in navigating systems and 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 Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

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

Training Dates/Times/Locations

  • All training dates have passed.

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.
Everything My Child Needs to Know About Sexuality But, I Was Afraid to Tell!

Is based on sixteen areas of sexuality, which should be part of every individual’s learning on this topic. Basic body parts to abuse and exploitation will be covered. It will be factual, but fun, with many real life stories that illustrate the perils of having too little, or the incorrect information in this area. Examples will be given that help you get ideas and make a plan to meet the needs of children and their families. There will be no off limit topics, since this presentation will be geared toward teaching teens through adulthood. So come ready with your questions and be prepared for open, and frank, and fun discussion.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

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

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (313) 557-8780.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) the Basics: What you need to know!

Will help you get ready for your child’s next IEP. We will focus on the connection between Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (Present Level), Goals and Objectives, Accommodations/Modifications and Supports/ Services. You will be provided with tools and strategies to help you feel more confident during your child’s next Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.

Workshop Fee: FREE (Includes Meal)

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 552-4821.
Transition Planning? What's That? I Just Want to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams: Part I

Families, service coordinators, case managers, and others who work with young adults will learn from representatives of state and community organizations how to help young adults plan for their future education, health care, and mental health needs. Tools and resources from the “Helping Young Adults with Disabilities Reach Their Hopes and Dreams Toolkit” will be shared.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

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

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 552-4821.
Transition Planning? What's That? I Just Want to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams: Part II

Representatives from state and community organizations will share information about how families, service coordinators, case managers and others who work with young adults can help them to become more independent and connect with employment, community living and housing resources in local communities, and learn about Social Security programs available to young people. Tools from the “Helping Young Adults with Disabilities Reach Their Hopes and Dreams Toolkit” will be shared.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 552-4821.
What Every Family and Provider Should Know about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic Brain Injury is defined as an altercation in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force. TBI falls under the umbrella of Acquired Brain Injury which is an injury to the brain, which is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain caused by an” internal insult” to the brain that has occurred after birth. This training is for families, child care providers, educators, social service providers, health care professionals, and anyone who has a child in their care and/ or coordinates services for children. You will learn causes, symptoms, and how brain injury affects children as they mature. Prevention and sports concussion awareness will also be discussed.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 444-6443.
Tools I Can Use to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams

Focuses on the philosophies of Person Centered Planning (PCP) and Self Determination. Families, service coordinators, case managers, and others who work with young adults with disabilities will learn that PCP is not about forms, individual service systems or short cuts with paperwork; it is a process that assists a young adult to develop a plan, which will support him to reach to his hopes and dreams. Participants will engage in skill building activities using tools from the “Helping Young Adults with Disabilities Reach Their Hopes and Dreams Toolkit.”

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

Training Dates/Times/Locations

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

Families and individuals working with young people in faith-based organizations, schools and youth groups in Wayne County will explore ways to give parents/caregivers, teachers, and others working with children the tools young people need to make responsible decisions. Supporting Youth covers the positive traits and protective factors necessary for children to become healthy and productive adults.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Meal)

SBCEUs or SWCEs: $15

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (313) 961-3780.
 

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