Monday, November 29, 2021

Let's Talk Training!

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Upcoming Family Connection Trainings

Our Seat at the Table: A Parent Leadership Training

Make an impact as an EQUAL member of any team or group. Learn how to use your voice and your journey as a parent to make a difference and advocate for children. Our Parent Leadership Training is a two session, interactive, evidence-based curriculum for anyone who is currently serving, or wants to serve, on a decision-making group. This can include parents, students, educators, administrators, and community members. 

APPROVED for 4 hours of FOSTER PARENT CREDIT

certificate provided upon completion

Speakers: Sally Baker and Melissa Sanders

Session 1: Thursday, December 2, 2021

Session 2: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Zoom Meetings: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Register now!

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The Basics of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

This training explains the basics of developing a well-written IEP. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students who are eligible and need special education services have a written statement called the IEP. The session will enable participants to:

  • Understand the purpose of the IEP,
  • Identify the required components to design and develop the IEP,
  • Identify quality indicators of a well-written IEP
  • Understand the documentation to measure the success of the IEP.

Speaker: Dr. Susan Thomas

Thursday, December 2, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM -- Register now!

Tuesday, December 7, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM -- Register now!

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Overview of the Employability Credential 

(SC High School Credential)

This session for parents and families of students with disabilities will include an overview of the requirements to earning the Employability Credential known as the South Carolina High School Credential. In addition, this session will include information as to how a student can be considered “Career Ready” for employment.

This workshop is in partnership with Office of Special Education Services

Speakers: Kim A. Watkins and Chris Napier, 

Office of Special Education Services

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Zoom Meeting: 10:00 – 11:15 AM -- Register now!

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Fomentando Esperanza

Un espacio dedicado a familias Latinas con niños con necesidades de salud especiales. Donde se ofrecen recursos, informacion, capacitacion, y apoyo mutuo.

A space dedicated to the Latino Families of children with special needs, where resources, information, training and mutual support is offered.

Facilitador: Jenny Nuvan

Thursday, Dec 16, 2021 @ 7:00 PM EST

LOCATION: Unase a la reaunion virtual por Zoom

Hora: 7:00 pm a 8:30 pm EST

Registración: Para registrarse puede contactar a Jenny Nuvan al 803-995-9124 or al correo electrónico: jnuvan@familyconnectionsc.org o en la linea de Family Connection en Español al 1888-808-7465

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Watch select trainings on demand!

The latest topic added: 

Understanding the Laws that Protect Students with Disabilities 

by Dr. Susan Thomas



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