All
events are FREE
unless noted.
We offer
CPDUs and
Certificates of
Attendance.
Events are open
to parents,
grandparents, foster
parents, caregivers,
teachers,
administrators,
paraprofessionals,
therapists,
educational
surrogate parents or
any interested
party.
For a complete
listing of trainings
and agendas we offer
visit:
training list
***UPCOMING
EVENTS***
Monday, February 27,
2012 in Peoria
Heights
Transition From
School to Adulthood
-
At this workshop
learn about
transition services;
student-directed
planning; transfer
of parental rights;
and summary of
performance
requirement.
Time: 5:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Advocates for
Access, 4450 N.
Prospect Rd., Ste.
C8, Peoria Heights,
IL 61616
(lower level
conference room)
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC, Advocates
for Access Center
for Independent
Living, and Heart of
Illinois Down
Syndrome Association
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
A light meal with be
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, March 1,
2012 in Effingham
Understanding
Learning
Disabilities:
How Difficult Can
This Be? (includes
F.A.T. City DVD
presentation) -
At this
workshop learn: what
a learning
disability is; how
learning
disabilities affect
reading, behavior
and expression; and
ways to support
children with
learning
disabilities.
This session will
change your
perception of a
child with a
learning disability!
Time: 6:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Family Matters,
Lincolnland
Building, 1901 S.
4th St., Ste. 214,
Effingham, IL
62401 (East of
Village Square Mall)
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, March 1,
2012 in Cairo
Is Your Child A
Target of Bullying?
Intervention
Strategies for
Parents (including
parents of children
with disabilities) -
At this
workshop learn: the
signs of bullying;
about effective
interventions; how
to address bullying
in the IEP; and how
to document
harassment incidents
Time: 6:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Cairo Elementary,
3101 Elm St., Cairo,
IL 62914
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Cairo
Elementary
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Monday, March 5,
2012 in Metamora
Modifications and
Accommodations for
ALL Learners
(this topic will
replace "Building
Educational Supports
for Students With
ADD/ADHD which was
originally
advertised for this
date. The
ADD/ADHD training
will take place on
4-23-12.)
At this
workshop learn: the
definition of
accommodations and
modifications and
the roles and
responsibilities of
school staff in
making adaptations.
The presenter will
share examples of
modifications and
accommodations.
Time: 5:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Woodford County
Special Education
Association Office,
205 South Englewood
Dr., Metamora, IL
61548
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC, Parent and
Professional
Networking Group of
Woodford
County
and Woodford County
Special Education
Association
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, March 8,
2012 in Champaign
Transition From
Early Intervention
to Early Childhood
At this
workshop learn:
timelines for the
process; what
evaluations will be
completed; how to
participate on the IEP team; and about
placement options at
age 3.
The workshop will
also include
excerpts from the DVD
"When I'm 3, Where
Will I Be?"
Time: 6:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Champaign Public
Library, 200 W.
Green St.,
Champaign, IL
61820
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Champaign
County Birth to 6
Council
Limited Child
Care Offered:
Child care available
to children age 0-6
from 5:45 - 9:15
p.m. at the Crisis
Nursery at 1309 W.
Hill St., Urbana, IL
61801. Parents
must
call 217-337-2730 to
reserve a spot.
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
EI Credits available
pending approval / Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, March 15,
2012 in Dixon
Keeping It Positive
- Meeting Behavior
Needs In The IEP
At this
workshop learn:
how behaviors should
be assessed; how to
develop positive
behavior goals for
students; and what
should be included
in a behavior
intervention and
support plan.
Time: 6:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Kreider Services,
500 Anchor Rd.,
Dixon, IL
61021
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Kreider
Services Autism
Support Group
Child
Care Offered:
Must call Janet at
Kreider to register
for child care at
815-288-6691.
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Friday, March 16,
2012 in Rockford
Finding Support
in the Educational
Rights Guide-
At this
workshop
participants will
receive a copy of
Educational Rights
and
Responsibilities:
Understanding
Special Education in
Illinois; be
able to summarize
the contents of each
chapter; and given
scenarios of common
questions, concerns,
and problems
experienced by
parents in Illinois
be able to locate
the appropriate
section of the guide
in which to find
answers, supporting
information, and
solutions.
Time: 12:00
- 2:00 p.m.
Location:
DSCC, 4302 N. Main,
Rockford, IL
61103
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Division
of Specialized Care
for Children
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
For more
information or to
register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, March 22,
2012 in Sterling
Building
Educational Supports
for Students with
ADD/ADHD-
At this
workshop
participants will
learn the
differences between
an IEP and a 504
Plan; ways to
support students
with ADD/ADHD in
general education;
and how to monitor
your child's
progress at school.
Time: 5:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Sterling YMCA, 2505
YMCA Way, Sterling,
IL 61081
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and
Communities that
CARE Project of
Whiteside, Lee,
Ogle, and Carroll
counties
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
For more
information or to
register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Tuesday, March 27,
2012 in Carbondale
Building Educational
Supports for
Students with
ADD/ADHD -
At this workshop
learn: the
differences between
an IEP and a 504
Plan; ways to
support students
with ADD/ADHD in
general education;
and how to monitor
your child's
progress at school.
Time: 6:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Carbondale Middle
School, 1150 E.
Grand, Carbondale,
IL 62901
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and
Carbondale School
District #95
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
Child care will be
offered - reserve
spot upon
registering
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, March 29,
2012 in Effingham
Apps for
Independence:
The iPad as
Assistive Technology -
Presented by Sue
Castles, Training
Coordinator for the
Illinois Assistive
Technology Program -
this FREE workshop
will provide
information on what
you need to get
started with an iPad,
how to set it up and
how to work with
apps. We will
talk about the
accessibility
settings built into
the iPad, working
with iTunes, how to
manage apps and some
tips and tricks for
using the iPad.
Several apps will be
demonstrated and
participants are
encouraged to share
their favorite apps.
Funding options for
iPads will be
discussed along with
what the Illinois
Assistive Technology
Program can do to
help families.
Time: 5:00
- 5:30 p.m. - Light
meal will be served
5:30
- 8:30 p.m. -
Workshop
Location:
First Baptist Church
of Effingham,
Basement/Fellowship
Hall, 213 W. Fayette
Ave., Effingham, IL
62401
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Illinois
Assistive Technology
Program
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Tuesday, April 17,
2012 in Carbondale
Understanding LRE:
Least Restrictive
Environment -
At this workshop
learn about:
LRE and inclusive
philosophy;
collaboration;
ISBE's LRE policy;
partial
participation;
adaptations and
parental input.
Time: 6:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Lewis School, 801 S.
Lewis Lane,
Carbondale, IL
62901
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and
Carbondale School
District #95
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
Child care will be
offered - reserve
spot upon
registering
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Wednesday, April 18,
2012 in O'Fallon
Being Your Child's
Advocate -
At this workshop
learn about:
how to understand
special education
eligibility and the
IEP process; how to
use communication as
a tool; and how to
use effective
methods for
resolving disputes
about educational
services.
Time: 6:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Regency Conference
Center - Hilton
Garden Inn, 360
Regency Park Drive,
O'Fallon, IL
62269
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and
Child and Family
Connections #21
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
Representatives from
Discovery Toys and
STARnet
Region IV will have
information
available at this
training.
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, April 19,
2012 in Sterling
Behavior and
Discipline Issues
for Parents and
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren -
At this workshop
learn:
the difference
between discipline
and punishment; ways
to encourage
appropriate
behavior; and how to
determine the cause
of behavior.
Time: 5:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Sterling YMCA, 2505
YMCA Way, Sterling,
IL 61081
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and
Communities that
CARE Project of
Whiteside, Lee,
Ogle, and Carroll
counties
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Monday, April 23,
2012 in Metamora
Building Educational
Supports for
Students with
ADD/ADHD
(this training was
originally
advertised for March
5, 2012)
At this
workshop learn: the
differences between
an IEP and a 504
plan; ways to
support students
with ADD/ADHD in
general education;
and how to monitor
your child's
progress at school.
Time: 5:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Woodford County
Special Education
Association Office,
205 South Englewood
Dr., Metamora, IL
61548
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC, Woodford
County Parent Group
and Woodford County
Special Education
Association
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, April 26,
2012 in Belvidere
Special Education
Basics-
At this workshop
learn about:
appropriate
evaluation;
preparation for
school meetings;
parental
participation in
school meetings; and
determination of
student placement.
Time: 6:00
- 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Belvidere Park
District Office,
1006 W. Lincoln,
Belvidere, IL
61008
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Easter
Seals Children's
Development Center
Family Support
Service
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
Child care will be
offered
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Monday, April 30,
2012 in Peoria
Heights
Educational Supports
for Students with
Attention Deficits
or Emotional
Disabilities -
At this workshop
learn: the
differences between
an IEP and a 504
Plan; when and how
to request an
evaluation; what an
appropriate,
functional behavior
assessment includes;
how to develop
positive
intervention plans
rather than
discipline plans;
ways to support
students in general
education; and
discipline
safeguards for
students eligible
for Section 504 and
special education.
Time: 5:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Advocates for
Access, 4450 N.
Prospect Rd., Ste.
C8, Peoria Heights,
IL 61616
(lower level
conference room)
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC, Advocates
for Access Center
for Independent
Living, and Heart of
Illinois Down
Syndrome Association
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
A light meal with be
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, May 5,
2012 in Effingham
Is Your Child A
Target of Bullying?
Intervention
Strategies for
Parents of Children
With Disabilities-
At this
workshop learn: the
signs of bullying;
about effective
interventions; how
to address bullying
in the IEP; and how
to document
harassment
incidents.
Time: 6:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Family Matters,
Lincolnland
Building, 1901 S.
4th St., Ste. 214,
Effingham, IL
62401 (East of
Village Square Mall)
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance also
provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, May 10, 2012 in
LaSalle
Is Your Child A
Target of Bullying?
Intervention
Strategies for
Parents of Children
With Disabilities-
At
this workshop learn:
the signs of
bullying; about
effective
interventions; how
to address bullying
in the IEP; and how
to document
harassment
incidents.
Time: 6:00
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Illinois Valley
Center for
Independent Living,
18 Gunia Dr.,
LaSalle, IL
61301
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Illinois
Valley Center for
Independent Living
2.5 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Monday, May 14, 2012 in
Edwardsville
Transition -
Begin With The End
In Mind-
At
this workshop learn
about:
transition services,
transfer of parental
rights, summary of
performance
requirement, and
opportunities for
work experiences.
Time: 6:30
- 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Edwardsville Public
Library, 112 S.
Kansas St.,
Edwardsville, IL
62025
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Great
Destinies, Inc.
2 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
Thursday, May 17,
2012 in Rockford
Student Progress:
What Supports Does
Your Child Need Over
the Summer?-
At this
workshop learn
about: extended
school year
eligibility
requirements;
providing summer
activities at home
and in the
community; resources
for summer supports;
and monitoring
progress year round.
Time: 6:00
- 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Easter Seals, 650 N.
Main St., Rockford,
IL 61103
Sponsored By:
FMPTIC and Easter
Seals Children's
Development Center
Family Support
Service
3 CPDUs
available for
educators /
Certificate of
Attendance provided
Child care will be
offered
For
more information or
to register, contact
Kim at 866-436-7842,
ext. 107 or click on
the following link:
REGISTER NOW
