Children's Resource Center-South

Upcoming Events as of Friday, January 17

Top 5 Parental Issues and Concerns – Puberty – Supporting Healthy Sexuality During Pubescence (Virtual) Jan 21, 12:00pm In this workshop, parents will learn about the most frequently identified issues and concerns of parents of tweens with I/DD and practical ways to address them. Visual tools, fun learning activities, and useful resources specifically designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities will be shared. From WI FACETS

BPDD Virtual Workshops will be hosted on Jan 21, 12:00-1:30pm, see registration in English and Spanish, & Jan 23, 3:00-4:30pm, see registration in English and Spanish

Milwaukee Public Schools: Lunchtime Transition Conversation online Jan 22, 12:00-12:45 An online talk about the transition to adult life with a focus on the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). Milwaukee Public Schools and Children’s Resource Center Southeast will also be on this Zoom session. No registration is needed, all are welcomed. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83798294475  Meeting ID: 837 9829 4475 Call In: 1 312 626 6799 From Family Voices of Wisconsin

What’s After High School? online Jan 22, 5:30-6:30pm This online session is a broad overview of the transition to adult life and is best suited for youth ages 14 and older with disabilities and special health care needs. Attendees will learn about the role of schools, employment, long-term support, supported decision-making, and other legal options, and how youth can be fully engaged in their community. From Family Voices of Wisconsin

IEP 1: Special Education Basics (Spanish) (Virtual) Jan 23, 12:00pm This module from the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Mini Module Series covers some of the basics of special education: federal and state laws, the definition of important terms, eligibility, and the timeline in special education. From WI FACETS

Simplify Communication: Actionable Tips for Accessible, Efficient, and Inclusive Family Engagement (Virtual) Jan 23, 1:00pm

Think Big!: Building Meaningful Lives Across the Lifespan (Virtual) Jan 27, 12:00pm This session will highlight the importance of taking a strengths-based approach to planning for a person’s future. Tools and strategies will be shared that help establish a lifespan view to planning based on all the “life domains” and support an individual’s ability to be the main decision-maker in their own lives. From WI FACETS

School Mental Health Quarterly Convening (Virtual) with this Convening having a focus on funding 2:30-4:00pm 1/27/25; 4/28/25

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference (Virtual) Jan 28, 8:15-4:00pm is a free, online learning event for parents, teachers, and caregivers of children providing supportive, practical parenting and child development information.

Atlanta Autism Consortium: Feeding Issues and Nutrition for Autistics (Virtual) Jan 28, at 6:00 pm

Accept Every Offer: Moving to “yes, and. . . “ Jan 29, 9:00am-12:00pm in person at UW South Madison Partnership with Peter Leidy and Community Outreach Wisconsin

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Disability Rights webinar Jan 29, 1:00-2:30pm from Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher’s Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success Book Discussion Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26 4:00-5:30pm from WSPEI

Did You Know? Now You Know! online Jan 29, 5:30-6:30pm This online event in partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse Monona is an introduction to navigating supports and services for families with children ages birth to 14. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, children’s long-term support programs, private insurance, appealing insurance denials, and more. From Family Voices of Wisconsin

It’s All Relational: The Ethics and Boundaries of Social Inclusion Jan 30, 9:00am-1:00pm in person UW South Madison Partnership with Angela Marx and Community Outreach Wisconsin (there is a fee).

Strategies for Supporting Parents with Disabilities when there is Child Protection Involvement webinar Jan 30, 11:00am-12:00pm From the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities

Serving on Groups: Types of Groups (Sec. 2) (Spanish) (Virtual) Jan 30, 12:00pm From WI FACETS

Engaging & Supporting Families through Groups & Networks A 4-part workshop series for families of a child with an IEP, Community Agency Members, and Educators using the Serving on Groups curriculum. Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28 9:00am-11:00am from WSPEI

Navigating Special Education Resources online Feb 3 & Feb 10 (two sessions) 4:00-5:30pm from WSPEI

Family Support Community for families and other caregivers supporting a child(ren) with a disability Virtual monthly on the 1st Wednesday from WISPEI 7:00-8:00pm ( 2/5; 3/6; 4/2; 5/7)

The Double Rainbow: The Intersection of Gender Identity and Neurodivergence Feb 6, 9:00am-11:00am in person UW South Madison Partnership with Angela Marx and Community Outreach Wisconsin (there is a fee).

Voices of Experience: Family Stories and Essential Resources for Transitioning Students with Disabilities (Virtual) Feb 6, 1:00-2:30pm

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessibility and Air Travel (Virtual) Feb 6, 1:30-3:00pm

Family Support Community for families and other caregivers supporting a child(ren) with a disability Virtual monthly on the 1st Thursday from WISPEI 12:00-1:00pm (2/6; 3/6; 4/3; 5/1)

Did You Know? Now You Know! online Feb 11, 5:30-6:30pm This online event in partnership with Children’s Resource Center, West is an introduction to navigating supports and services for families with children ages birth to 14. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children’s Long-Term Support program, private insurance, appealing insurance denials, and more. From Family Voices of Wisconsin

Madison Area Playgroup: Learn Together Play Together 10:00-11:00am, 2/12/25, 3/12/25; In-person playgroup for children 0-3 who are deaf or hard of hearing and their family! Register and meet at: Madison Public Library Pinney Branch

Get Ready: An Introduction to Children’s Long-Term Support Program online Feb 12, 12:00-1:00pm This is an online session for families offered in partnership with WI FACETS. The focus is on the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS)program including steps you can take to be prepared to get the most out of CLTS services. We explore how these services can support your family, preview the screening process, explain the role of a Support and Service Coordinator, and share experiences from other families. From Family Voices of Wisconsin

Adolescent Health Symposium (Virtual) Feb 13-14 from UW LaCrosse

IEP 101: Individualized Education Plan Inperson Feb 13, 9:00am-12:30pm Disability Rights Wisconsin along with Community TIES (Training, Intervention, and Evaluation Services) provides an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Training for guardians and providers who attend IEP meetings. This will allow training participants to better understand the IEP process, what is discussed at an IEP meeting, and how to read the IEP document. Understanding this complicated process can help you become a more involved participant on the team and better advocate for the needs of the student. There is a fee for this training. Training will be held a UW South Madison Partnership.

The Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation as Risk Factors for Our Nation’s Youth (Virtual) Feb 13, 9:00am Free

Managing Threatening Confrontations Feb 18, 9:00am-3:00pm in person UW South Madison Partnership with Josh Lapin and Community Outreach Wisconsin (there is a fee).

‍Psychosocial Screening, Assessment and Intervention: The Role of the Pediatric Palliative Care Social Worker  Feb 18, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

Wisconsin Head Start Association 23rd Annual Conference, Feb 24-26 at the Kalahari. Who should attend: Head Start, Early Head Start, parents, Tribal, Migrant, Even-start, child care, Birth-to-Three, home visiting, higher education, ECE students, state partners, CCR&R, health care partners, social services, mentors, coaches. Workshop Topics: Autism, Trauma-Informed Care, Curriculum Design, Partnerships, Neurodiversity, Mental Well-Being, and more!

‍Medical Marijuana Therapy in Pediatric Palliative Care Mar  18, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

Upcoming two day training event hosted by Career Frontiers Retreat 2025 for youth with disabilities and their families, Mar 27 from 9am-3pm & Mar 28 9am-1pm at Tundra Lodge Resort & Waterpark

865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304 (there is a fee). .

The 30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference will be held April 16-18, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport Hotel

‍Equipping Families to Engage in Shared Decision-Making  Apr 22, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

2025 Including Disability Global Summit: Crip Narratives: Controlling our Stories (Virtual) Apr 22-24. Registration will open soon

‍Navigating Difficult Conversations  May 20, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

‍Addressing Health Equity and Racism in Pediatric Serious Illness  Jun 17, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

‍Deprescribing in Children: Is it Even Possible?  Aug 21, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

‍Living in the Gray: A Case Series of “Everything But” for the Chronically, Critically Ill Child and Their Families  Sep 18, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

‍Using Photo-Narratives to Enhance Humanistic Care  Oct 21, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

‍The Father Experience in the Pediatric Healthcare System Nov 20, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series (there is a fee)

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January is National Stalking Awareness Month learn more at https://www.stalkingawareness.org/about-sparc/

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month learn more at https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/substance-use-disorder-treatment-month

Applied Positive Psychology: Learning to help people with IDD-MH through theory, practice, & technique online course begins March 5 through the National Center for START Services (there is a cost)

IDD and Mental Health Professional Development Series (online there is a cost)

• Direct Service Professionals (six sessions) — Tuesdays 11:30am-1:125pm starting February 4
• Care Coordinators & Case Managers (six sessions) — Mondays 1:30-3:15pm starting February 10
• Mobile Crisis Responders  (six sessions) — Tuesdays 12:00-1:45 starting March 25

The winter issue of the All in for Kids newsletter: CLTS is now available online in English, Hmong, and Spanish.  Introducing the new CLTS Program Program Participant and Family Handbook

The Special Education Evaluation Process from Exceptional Lives

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to the Definitions, Roles, and Responsibilities of Parents, Persons Acting as the Parent of a Child, and Surrogate Parents is a great document when you are seeking to identify the rights of a person/parent/guardian.

The open enrollment application period for the 2025-26 school year is February 3, 2025 – April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm.