Special Education Series: High School Transition
The first hour will be the training topic. The IEP clinic will begin in the second hour allowing individuals to bring their student’s IEP, Evaluation, or 504 plan to the clinic and ask questions.
12 events found.
Listed here are Kitsap events related to developmental disabilities or special education including our monthly meeting. If you would like to add an event, contact us. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events.
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Olympic Educational Service District OESD 114 105 National Ave N, Bremerton, WA, United States
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KCPC Meeting – Meet the DD Ombuds
Learn more about how to receive assistance from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
Learn about the Systemic Advocacy work of the Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
Share your thoughts on how to improve Developmental Disability services in WashingtonFree -
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Special Education Series: Questions & Answers & IEP Clinic
Olympic Educational Service District OESD 114 105 National Ave N, Bremerton, WA, United StatesThe first hour will be the training topic. The IEP clinic will begin in the second hour allowing individuals to bring their student’s IEP, Evaluation, or 504 plan to the clinic and ask questions.
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Special Education Series: Back to School Workshop
Olympic Educational Service District OESD 114 105 National Ave N, Bremerton, WA, United StatesThe first hour will be the training topic. The IEP clinic will begin in the second hour allowing individuals to bring their student’s IEP, Evaluation, or 504 plan to the clinic and ask questions.
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KCPC Meeting: Search & Rescue and Crisis Intervention
Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue Station 41 7600 Old Military Rd NE, Bremerton, WA, United StatesLearn from the Sheriff's Office on what to do if your child disappears or is experiencing a mental health crisis. Learn prevention techniques and what happens during these events.
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South Sound Legislative Forum
Olympia Community Center 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us at the South Sound Legislative Forum 2024 for an engaging gathering where local voices meet local legislators. Hybrid option available.
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KCPC Meeting: Advocacy & Leadership Workshop Part 1
OnlineTelling Your Story Workshop - Whether you're fine-tuning your ask or you want to learn to advocate for change. At the end of this session, you will know how to define an issue and advocate for policy and/or system change by drawing from personal experiences to make your point effectively and memorably.
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KCPC Meeting: Advocacy & Leadership Workshop Part 2
OnlinePracticing Your Pitch - Finally! This is the time to practice telling your story in front of other advocates. You will receive the best feedback to help you refine your talking points to get your message across effectively and create change in your community.
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KCPC Meeting: Avenues for Advocacy
OnlineJoin us for an informal meeting. Meet other parents and caregivers, learn about upcoming training opportunities, and learn ways to advocate for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Grab a warm drink, pull up a chair, and let's talk about what's coming in the new year.
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KCPC Meeting: Autism Society of Washington
OnlineAutistic President, Ali Burris, Board Secretary Maria Roark, and VP Ashley Jackson will speak about:
- ASW’s mission and goals
- Benefits of starting a chapter in Kitsap CountyFree -
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RESCHEDULED Autism Training: Advocacy for Appropriate Service Supports
OnlineTraining participants will learn:
1. How communication supports and choice opportunities foster self-advocacy, specifically for non-verbal individuals.
2. Self-advocacy is especially important for students with autism and is necessary to achieve a higher level of independence, confidence, and a sense of identity.
3. Learn that advocacy from parents and guardians has been the trailblazing efforts that have made and changed policies on a local, state, and federal level.Free -
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Meet the Kitsap County Parent Coalition
Holly Ridge Center (Kitsap Way) 4660 Kitsap Way #100, Bremerton, WA, United StatesWe are delighted to invite you to visit our new location on June 11. We’ll meet in the conference room and enjoy some light refreshments. I would love to hear your thoughts on advocacy priorities and future meeting topics.
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Community Calendars
Support and training for various diagnoses can be found on our Resources page.
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