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STAR NET REGION IV TRAINING CALENDAR
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STAR NET Region IV Training Calendar At-A-Glance (printable)
July 1, 2024- December 31, 2024
January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Upcoming Events
January 2025
An Overview of IDEA – Webinar
Key Special Education Rights under the IDEA including Who is eligible, what services are possible, and IEP basics, important parent rights to have access to information, participation and a right to challenge school decisions when there is disagreement, and strategies for advocating effectively for your child. 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 the day of the session. Presenter(s):…
Find out more »Sign Language Basics: Talking with Your Hands – Webinar
This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who, what, where, when, and why sign language is used. Participants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the training. Come prepared to laugh, learn, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign! Note: Approximately three weeks before the…
Find out more »Pushing Past Conflicts with Adults: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations in Early Childhood – Webinar
Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting families and colleagues where they are. Get nonjudgmental, practical advice for navigating conflict Discover strength-based, evidence-based techniques that lead to professional growth and learning in your early childhood program. Inclusion of children with disabilities requires a high level of interaction with other adults. Having the skills for navigating difficult conversations is a necessity. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will…
Find out more »February 2025
Music Across the Curriculum: The Tortoise and the Hare – Webinar
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Education Team equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools to engage their students in music on a daily basis. Simple activities and engaging lessons emphasize using music within the framework of current early childhood curricula to teach all children, including those of diverse abilities and neurotypes. With the book “The Tortoise and the Hare” at its heart, this workshop will explore ways to use music and creative movement to teach early literacy, math,…
Find out more »March 2025
Building Self-Regulation Skills in the Home – Webinar
Children from birth to age 5 are learning the foundational skills of executive function: self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and working memory. When developmental delays, disabilities, or sensory issues are present, these skills are critically essential in helping children be available for learning academics and social behaviors. Participants will learn how to create routines, use co-regulation skills, and the types of games that help build these fundamental skills. This training is geared toward family members of young children with disabilities. Note: Approximately…
Find out more »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…
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