Michigan Alliance for Families FREE Workshops

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018

FAMILY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

With Kelly Orginski

In Partnership with Oakland PAC
Saturday Learning Opportunity: For families of children with IEPs (Kids 13+ are welcome!)

9:00AM-3:00PM

OAKLAND SCHOOLS

2111 N. Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328

The purpose of this session is to explore skills that parents can use, in partnership with schools, to help children thrive. This session will also engage kids in self-advocacy strategies. Topics for this session include: understanding disability, knowing your school district, knowing your rights and responsibilities, organizing your paperwork to support clear and effective communication, understanding the special education process, and knowing how to resolve disagreements.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018

TRANSITION PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND

with Sandee Koski

10:00AM – 12:30PM

Sign-in opens at 9:30AM

KENNEDY LEARNING CENTER

16299 Mt. Vernon, Southfield 48075

This workshop is for families of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) who are in middle school or high school. We will provide you with information and resources to start planning for the future now. We’ll look closely at

* Educational Development Plan (EDP)

* Graduation standards

* Diploma vs Certificate of Completion

* Transition page of the IEP

* Rights and responsibilities

Learn how high school classes and the school environment can develop important skills and build pre-employment knowledge.

If you require accommodations or materials in an alternative format, please let us know one week before the workshop.

View a flyer for this event and find other workshops on our calendar of events.

Online registration available.

Have questions about this event or other special education questions?

Ask! info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org

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Meet Amber, a busy work-at-home mom to four fantastic kids: Damian (27), Rosaleigh (15), Carlyn (12), and Naomi (9)! 🌟 When she’s not running Metro Detroit Mommy, she loves to dive into creative projects like drawing, photography, and crafting, or unwind with some gardening, reading, and meditation. 🌿🎨📸 Amber cherishes the moments she gets to spend with her kids and feels incredibly fortunate to provide them with endless opportunities and experiences through her work. She’s also on a personal journey, focusing on improving her emotional health every day. 💖✨ Life is full, fun, and always an adventure with Amber and her crew! 🎉

Amber Louchart( Owner/Founder )

Amber cherishes the moments she gets to spend with her kids and feels incredibly fortunate to provide them with endless opportunities and experiences through her work. She’s also on a personal journey, focusing on improving her emotional health every day. 💖✨

Life is full, fun, and always an adventure with Amber and her crew! 🎉