Subscribe to STARNETIV.ORG Newsletter
Enter your email to subscribe to STARNETIV.ORG Newsletter!
Events Search and Views Navigation
Upcoming Events › Webinar
February 2026
Support Group Meeting – Live Webinar
In this presentation, participants will learn about the process of transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Education services. We’ll share tools, resources, and useful suggestions to assist families of young children with disabilities in preparing to be active participants in their child’s transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood education. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to…
Find out more »March 2026
Book Study: Inclusion Includes Us – A book study for ECSE and Blended Preschool Teachers – Live Webinar Series (March 2, 2026 and March 16, 2026)
Registration deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The book study on Inclusion Includes Us: Building Bridges and Removing Barriers in Early Childhood Classrooms by Mike Huber will focus on shifting educators’ thinking from binary thinking to constellation thinking. Participants will explore how to create true inclusion and belonging in every classroom, with a focus on ensuring children with disabilities and those receiving special education services are fully supported. The book provides real-life examples, practical strategies, and reflection…
Find out more »Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities – Live Webinar
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention into Early Childhood Special Education. This training will cover requirements regarding timeline, role responsibilities, transition process meetings, state forms, as well as vital partnerships, collaborative…
Find out more »April 2026
Support Group Meeting – Live Webinar
Inclusion isn’t a reward; it’s where your child belongs from the start. Yet many parents hear, “Your child will do better in special education.” In this interactive workshop, The Art of Advocating for Early Childhood Inclusion, you’ll discover what real inclusion looks like in preschool and early elementary, the benefits for all children, and how to challenge myths. Through stories, reflection, and practical tools, you’ll gain clarity and confidence to help your child grow alongside classmates. Note: Approximately three weeks…
Find out more »
