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July 1, 2024- December 31, 2024

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March 2025
Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities – 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 »March – Support Group – In Person
Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. (This is intended for adults only.) Note: Approximately three weeks before the session, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Training Date: March 27, 2025 On-site Registration: 5:30 pm Group Session: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Training Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203…
Find out more »April 2025
Understanding The IEP Process – On-Demand
Registration deadline is Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00pm. Starting April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, you can watch this on-demand training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. The deadline to complete this training is April 30th at 4:30 p.m. This introductory-level training will focus on IEPs and the IEP process for children 3-5 years old in an inclusive blended setting. More specifically, the information shared will include an overview of the IEP…
Find out more »April 2025 – Working with Families Of Young Children with IEPs Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting Series
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families of young children with disabilities. We share resources and offer support to one another. This CoP is intended for educators who work with families who have children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Note: Approximately three weeks before the CoP meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of…
Find out more »April – Support Group – In Person
Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. (This is intended for adults only.) Note: Approximately three weeks before the session, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Training Date: April 24, 2025 On-site Registration: 5:30 pm Group Session: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Training Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203…
Find out more »May 2025
When Strategies Aren’t Working for Challenging Behavior, It’s Time to Push Past It! – On Demand
Registration deadline is May 20th at 3:00pm. Starting May 1, 12025, through May 30, 2025, you can watch this on-demand training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY- May 30th at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Searcy introduces the learner to positive solutions to working through challenging behaviors of children in inclusive classrooms. Supportive information will be provided to educators to encourage new strategies for working with challenging behaviors and discover when…
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