INSOURCE Workshops - Special Education Trainings for Parents and Professionals
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:: July 2010
Date of Training: 7/2/10
Title/Description: "Understanding Article 7" - in conjunction with the 2010 Turner Syndrome Society and Indiana University School of Medicine conference. Do you really understand what happens during a case conference and why? Do you wish you knew how to get better services for your child? Understanding the IEP process is an important part of learning how to advocate for your child with special needs. This workshop is designed for parents of children in special education or that might need special education. Come and gain a working knowledge of special education laws, including your role in the development of an appropriate education program (IEP) and how to be an effective partner with the school team in the process. Workshop is offered to registered conference participants only. Presented by Mimi Huybers and Lesa Paddack, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialists.
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Person: Mimi Huybers - (317) 842-4001; Lesa Paddack - (317) 232-0892
Notes: Workshop is in conjunction with the Turner Syndrome Conference (there is a registration fee to attend the Turner Syndrome Conference). Workshop is only open to registered conference participants.
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Date of Training: 7/16/10
Title/Description: "Understanding Article 7: Indiana's Special Education Process." An introduction to Article 7 and basic special education rights and responsibilities in Indiana. This is basic information primarily geared to parents but teaching staff is also welcome to attend. The workshop is free. Presented by Donna Roberts and Cathy Boswell, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialists.
Location: Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, 1755 Center Road, Kokomo, IN.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Donna Roberts - (765) 385-0667; Cathy Boswell - (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28
Notes: Open to the public.
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 7/17/10
Title/Description: RPR Regional Meeting - for East Central Indiana Regional Program Resources (RPRs) only. Presented by Maggie Mattingly, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Bethany Christian Church, 1920 North Rangeline Road, Anderson, IN.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Maggie Mattingly - (765) 649-9166
Notes: Please RSVP by 7/10/10.
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 7/19/10
Title/Description: "Advocating for the Special Needs Foster Child" - This training is for foster parents, family case managers, CASAs, judges, teachers, and others who work with foster children. This training is free. Please note that this workshop is for a private agency for licensed foster parents and family case managers only and is NOT open to the public. Pre-registration is requested as seating is limited. Certificates of Attendance will be available. Contact Cathy Boswell at (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28 or cboswell@insource.org to register. Presented by Cathy Boswell, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Crown Point, IN
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.(CST)
Contact Person: Cathy Boswell - (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28
Notes: Please register in advance as seating is limited.
Cost: This workshop is for a private agency and is not open to the public.
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Date of Training: 7/24/10
Title/Description: Adult Transition Fair - Disability awareness and transition information and materials will be offered to parents/professionals of children/young adults in the special education system who are or who will be transitioning to adult services (in conjunction with the Epilepsy Foundation's Community Awareness Days). INSOURCE will be represented by Cindy Esteb, Lesa Paddack, and Mary Delaney, Regional Program Specialists.
Location: Indianapolis Colt's Pavilion, 7001 West 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Cindy Esteb - (317) 245-7561; Lesa Paddack - (317) 232-0892; Mary Delaney - (317) 569-9171
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
Date of Training: 7/26/10
Title/Description: "Preparing for Your Child's Special Education Case Conference" - This free workshop, combining the Article 7 (Indiana) Special Education Law and Individualized Education Program (IEP) training, will provide basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21 and will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. Presented by Lesa Paddack and Cindy Esteb, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialists.
Location: Edgewood Little League, 6004 Camden Street, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Lesa Paddack - (317) 232-0892; Cindy Esteb - (317) 245-7561
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 7/27/10
Title/Description: "Understanding Article 7: Discipline" - Workshop for local Down Syndrome Support Group. Workshop will focus on the discipline section of Article 7, Indiana's special education laws. Parents of children with special needs (or suspected special needs) are invited to attend this free workshop. The workshop is also open to other interested members of the community including educators, medical professionals, or other service providers or community/family members who want to learn more about Article 7. Presented by Mary Delaney, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Mary Delaney - (317) 569-9171
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 7/29/10
Title/Description: Fairs/Exhibits-Adult Transition - "Express Yourself Through Assistive Technology" - In conjunction with the Annual INDATA Assistive Technology Conference. Free assistive technology conference with over 50 assistive technology exhibitors in technology products, funding resources, advocacy and education. Participants must be registered for the conference. INSOURCE representatives, Donna Roberts and Cathy Boswell.
Location: Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Donna Roberts - (765) 385-0667; Cathy Boswell - (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
Date of Training: 7/29/10
Title/Description: "Understanding Article 7" - Cathy Boswell, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist, will be presenting a one-hour workshop on Understanding Article 7, Indiana's special education law. The workshop is part of a free conference hosted by INDATA but participants must be registered for the conference to attend. Register for INDATA conference
Location: Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Contact Person: Cathy Boswell - (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28
Notes: Annual Assistive Technology Conference flyer
Cost: Participants must be registered for the INDATA conference.
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:: August 2010
Date of Training: 8/2/10
Title/Description: "Preparing for Your Child's Special Education Case Conference" - This free workshop, combining the Article 7 (Indiana) Special Education Law and Individualized Education Program (IEP) training, will provide basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21 and will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. Presented by Anita Lewis, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Salvation Army, 202 South Gibson Street, Princeton, IN.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Anita Lewis - (812) 385-5805
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 8/4/10
Title/Description: "Understanding Article 7: Indiana's Special Education Process" - (Spanish presentation) - in conjunction with the Autism Society of Indiana. An introduction to Article 7 and basic special education rights and responsibilities in Indiana. This is basic information primarily geared to parents but teaching staff is also welcome to attend. The workshop is free. Presented by Jane Fuentes, INSOURCE Bilingual Program Specialist.
Location: Autism Society Indiana Chapter, 4740 Kingsway Drive, Suite 7, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Jane Fuentes - (574) 234-7101 or (800) 332-4433
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 8/7/10
Title/Description: "Understanding Article 7: Indiana's Special Education Laws" - This workshop, combining Article 7 and IEP training, offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. It also introduces recent changes in federal law that will impact Indiana’s state regulations. In addition, this training will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness. Presented by Kelly Benjamin, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 West Spring Street, New Albany, IN.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Kelly Benjamin - (812) 748-0148
Notes: Open to the public.
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 8/16/10
Title/Description: "Advocating for the Special Needs Foster Child" - This training is for foster parents, family case managers, CASAs, judges, teachers, and others who work with foster children. This training is free. Please note that this workshop is for a private agency for licensed foster parents and family case managers only and is NOT open to the public. Pre-registration is requested as seating is limited. Certificates of Attendance will be available. Contact Cathy Boswell at (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28 or cboswell@insource.org to register. Presented by Cathy Boswell, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Merrillville, IN
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.(CST)
Contact Person: Cathy Boswell - (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28
Notes: Please register in advance as seating is limited.
Cost: This workshop is for a private agency and is not open to the public.
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Date of Training: 8/19/10
Title/Description: "About INSOURCE: A Parent Center" - A presentation in association with the Powerful Parents of Indianapolis support group. Workshop will
provide information about INSOURCE and the services the organization provides to parents/families of children with special education needs and to professionals in the disability community. Presented by Mary Delaney, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Jameson Inn-Castleton, 8380 Kelly Lane, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Mary Delaney - (317) 569-9171
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 8/21/10
Title/Description: RPR Regional Meeting/Inservice - "Understanding Article 7: Indiana's Special Education Laws" - This workshop is for current INSOURCE RPRs only. The training will focus on the recent changes and revisions to Article 7, Indiana's special education rules. Presented by Kelly Benjamin, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 West Spring Street, New Albany, IN.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Kelly Benjamin - (812) 748-0148
Notes: Workshop is for current INSOURCE Regional Program Resources (RPRs) only.
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 8/28/10
Title/Description: Fairs/Exhibits - in conjunction with the 4th Annual Struggling Learner Conference. There is a fee to attend the conference (see http://www.joyquestonline.org/events.html for more information). Information and materials about INSOURCE and special education issues will be available. Donna Roberts, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist, will be representing INSOURCE.
Location: Burge Terrace Baptist Church, 9345 Brookville Road, Indianapolis, IN
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Person: For additional questions contact: vicky@joyquestonline.org or call 317-508-8937
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:: September 2010
Date of Training: 9/8/10
Title/Description: "Advocating for the Special Needs Foster Child" - This workshop is part of the Faith Baptist Church's 6-week summer program. The training will teach foster parents how to advocate on behalf of students/foster children
who qualify for special education services and learn the procedures public schools
need to follow to provide special services. Please contact the Faith Baptist Church for more information or to register at (765) 448-1986. Presented by Donna Roberts, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Faith Baptist Church, 5526 S.R. 26, Lafayette, IN.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Please contact Faith Baptist Church at (765) 448-1986 for information and to register.
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
Date of Training: 9/13/10
Title/Description: "About INSOURCE - A Parent Center" - Training
provides information about INSOURCE and the services the organization provides to parents/families of children with special education needs and to professionals in the disability community. Open to the public. Presented by Barbara Campbell, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Cambridge Square Apartments Community Room, 2040 Plaza Drive, Bedford, IN.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Barbara Campbell - (812) 277-9766
Notes: Open to the public.
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 9/14/10
Title/Description: "Preparing for Your Child's Special Education Case Conference" - In association with the Speedway United Methodist Church's parent support group. This workshop, combining the Article 7 (Indiana) Special Education Law and Individualized Education Program (IEP) training, will provide basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21 and will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. Presented by Mary Delaney, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist.
Location: Speedway United Methodist Church, 5065 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Mary Delaney - (317) 569-9171
Notes:
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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Date of Training: 9/25/10
Title/Description: Fairs/Exhibits - "Back to School Resource Fair" - Materials and information will be available to assist parents in learning about
INSOURCE services and programs, general basic special education rights and
responsibilities, and transitioning students and children from Part C (preschool) to Part B services.
Presented by Donna Roberts and Cathy Boswell, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialists.
Location: IDTC, 3700 Rome, Lafayatte, IN.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Donna Roberts - (765) 385-0667; Cathy Boswell - (219) 866-3282 Ext. 28
Notes: Open to the Public.
Cost: No charge for parents of children with disabilities.
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