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SUMMARY:Statewide Transition Community of Practice (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Learning Level 1: Introductory/Awareness \nIntended Audience – Administrators\, ECSE/General Educators\, Paraeducators\, Family Members\, Family Educators\, Psychologists\, Social Workers\, SLPs\, OT/PTs\, Early Intervention \nDescription – In this community of practice\, we provide a space for early childhood special education providers and early intervention professionals to share\, learn\, problem solve\, and support one another as we work to improve the transition process and the experience for young children with disabilities and their families. This is a collaborative CoP which will include facilitators from each STAR NET region. \nContinuing Education – This webinar will provide up to 3 contact hours for the following: \n\nEducator License Renewal\nCE credit for SLP\, SW\, LCPC\, PT\, and OT professionals\nEarly Intervention credit in the area of Families\n\nFor CoPs only\, participants may miss a meeting and still get a certificate for partial credit for the other meeting(s) they attend. However\, full participation within each meeting is required. \nIn collaboration with: STAR NET Region V • STAR NET Region II at The Center • STAR NET Region IV • STAR NET Region VI \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/statewide-transition-community-of-practice-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Help Your Child Talk: Parent Empowerment\,  Insights\, and Advocacy (Virtual\, Sponsored by NADS)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Karen Hurst\, Speech-Language Pathologist and Parent Coach \nJoin NADS on Zoom once a month to connect with other new families!  Learn more about NADS\, the Down syndrome community\, and all the opportunities available for your child!! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/help-your-child-talk-parent-empowerment-insights-and-advocacy-virtual-sponsored-by-nads/
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SUMMARY:Virtual – American Sign Language Classes for Families (English and Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual sign language classes running from January through March \nThe CHS (Chicago Hearing Society) is offering free Family Sign Language classes. The virtual classes will run from January through March. \nClasses are taught by instructors who are deaf and communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) and written English (or Spanish). The classes will use no audio. \nThese classes are free to family members of children from birth through high school who are deaf\, deafblind or hard of hearing. Extended family members are welcome. \nYou do not have to be an Illinois resident to participate. \nThere are two option levels for classes offered in English: \n\nFamily Beginners (English) is on Mondays\, Jan. 23 to Feb. 27\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This class is for individuals new to sign language or who need more practice with vocabulary and putting together simple sentences.\n\nRegister for the Family Beginners class.\n\n\n\n\nFamily Beyond Beginners is on Thursdays\, Jan. 26 to March 2\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This level is for individuals who know some sign language and would like to practice phrases and sentences.\n\nRegister for the Family Beyond Beginners class.\n\n\n\nA class is also available for Spanish speakers/ Clase de español familiar. \n\nThe Spanish Family Sign Language Class is on Saturdays\, Jan. 28 to March 4\, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.\n\nRegister for the sign language class in Spanish.\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about these classes\, please email Maddie at CHSYouth@anixter.org\, VP (773) 904-0143 or call (773) 248-9121\, ext. 257.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-american-sign-language-classes-for-families-english-and-spanish/
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