Features of Technology Tools to Support Reading – Part 2: Everything But Text-to-Speech (TTS) (The Basics of AT Decision Making to Support Reading Part 4 of 6)

Registration Link: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0054-0021-b5df3fe3c06e4ee8800679bb981c57b0 This 6-part series is designed for professionals that want to further their knowledge of assistive technology basics and take on active roles to participate during the assistive technology decision making process. The series will specifically highlight assistive technology tools and strategies that can support students related to reading tasks. Most practitioners are […]

Empowerment through Education: Free Suicide Prevention Training Register by March 1

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes the critical importance of equipping our educators and school personnel to address the sensitive and pressing issue of suicide prevention. Suicide is a leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 12 and 19, so educators are uniquely positioned to identify warning signs and provide […]

Educational Surrogate Parent Training Mar 4, 2024 9:00 AM

Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of Illinois to act as Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP). An ESP is someone who helps to advocate for the appropriate educational services for youth who receive special education services and are in the care of the State of Illinois. Call Family Matters to Register 866-436-7842 or complete […]

Family Leadership Collaboration Annual Conference

Join us for a full day event, featuring Elizabeth Frisbie and a team of experts focused on mental health and behavioral supports in the classroom. https://fmptic.org/happenings/event-calendar.html/event/2024/04/20/family-leadership-collaboration-annual-conference-/458344

Inclusive Summer Jobs Expo for Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities

Central West Community Center 2102 W. Ogden Ave,, Chicago, IL, United States

RSVP for the April 20th Event! Are you a young person who identifies as having a disability? Would you like to learn more about One Summer Chicago and other employment opportunities? The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, The Department of Family and Support Services, and One Summer Chicago are excited to announce the Inclusive Summer […]

Free

Mañanas en el museo

852 W 19th Street Chicago, IL 60608 852 W 19th Street, Chicago, Illinois

Familias con seres queridos neuro diversos o con otras sensibilidades sensoriales son invitados a explorar nuestras galerías antes del horario público, participar en actividades y crear arte. Este evento es para todas las edades y niveles de desarrollo.

Free

Webinar: Navigating Puberty and Developmental Disability

Family Matters 1901 S. 4th St. Suite 209, Effingham, IL

Family Matters Educational Support Coach Abbi Mars will cover:
Key strategies for educating individuals with an intellectual disability about the changes that come with puberty
Resources for learning more about puberty and sexuality
Tips for how to talk about and promote understanding around puberty-related changes

Free

Education Law: A Year in Review (11th Annual)

Loyola University Chicago School of Law 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL, United States

This seminar will address important developments in education law and policy during the past year. The program will feature:

legislative and policy updates from the Illinois State Board of Education;
a focus on student mental and behavioral health screening;
updates on Title IX, including an overview of the final regulations released in April 2024 and their implications for schools;
hot topics in special education law; and
a presentation from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on case processing procedures and federal guidance on student-on-student harassment.

Free