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