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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: Public insurance and county services
DESCRIPTION:You may feel confused and overwhelmed when trying to navigate programs like Medical Assistance (MA)\, TEFRA\, waivers\, and county services. Join us for this virtual workshop to learn about what each program does\, who qualifies\, and how to apply for them. You’ll also take home some practical tips and gain an understanding of how different services can offer support for your child at home\, school\, and in the community. \nThriving Together: A family’s guide to navigating disability services is a workshop series that brings together families and professionals to learn practical tools and strategies to help inform the experience of raising a child with a disability. Each workshop will focus on one of five different themes: family experience\, healthcare navigation\, public benefits\, school health\, and community support. Attendance for all five workshops in the series is recommended but not required. \nIf an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \nRegister Here!!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/thriving-together-public-insurance-and-county-services/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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SUMMARY:Moving Up! Transitioning to a new school on an IEP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this workshop to learn about the transition process from elementary to middle school and middle to high school for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Parents will learn about the importance of having a transition meeting\, the timeline of transitioning to a new school\, what resources and supports are available\, and ways they can prepare and support their child. \n  \nIf an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \nRegister HERE!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/moving-up-transitioning-to-a-new-school-on-an-iep/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
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SUMMARY:IEP meetings for your child with mental health needs
DESCRIPTION:Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings can be challenging when a child has complex mental health needs. This workshop will help parents prepare for a positive meeting to support their child’s mental health needs in school. It will include a discussion of an example IEP and explore what each section means\, what parents need to know\, questions to ask\, and how to advocate for changes. Participants will also develop a greater understanding of what positive supports and interventions are available and how to navigate disagreements. \nIf an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/iep-meetings-for-your-child-with-mental-health-needs/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T181455
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UID:3642-1771668000-1771671600@pbeccoop.org
SUMMARY:Tech for Teens: Create a Cricut Sticker Decal from a Photo
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to turn a photo into a black-and-white SVG file using software and/or AI tools\, and cut a custom vinyl decal with a Cricut machine.  Participants are encouraged to have digital photos with high contrast of their choice available to send for the workshop. \nIf a participant needs additional support\, an adult can attend with them. \n  \nRegister Here!!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/tech-for-teens-create-a-cricut-sticker-decal-from-a-photo/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: Managing health needs in school
DESCRIPTION:Supporting your child’s health needs in school or a childcare setting can feel overwhelming. Join us for this virtual workshop to gain an understanding of the most common health and education plans\, what each one does\, and when it is needed. You’ll also learn more about the role of the school nurse and other key team members who can help support your child during the school day. The plans discussed will include: \n– Individual Health Plan (IHP) \n– Individual Child Care Program Plan \n– Emergency Care Plan \n– 504 plan \n– Individualized Education Program (IEP) \n– Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) \nThriving Together: A family’s guide to navigating disability services is a workshop series that brings together families and professionals to learn practical tools and strategies to help inform the experience of raising a child with a disability. Each workshop will focus on one of five different themes: family experience\, healthcare navigation\, public benefits\, school health\, and community support. Attendance for all five workshops in the series is recommended but not required. \nIf an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/thriving-together-managing-health-needs-in-school/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:How to use Switch Control for iPads
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to set up and use Switch Control on the iPad. This session will cover essential settings\, how to set up Switch Control\, and practical examples to support users who need alternative access for navigating and interacting with their device. \nIf an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/how-to-use-switch-control-for-ipads/
LOCATION:PACER Center\, 8161 Normandale Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55437\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: Navigate health care systems with confidence
DESCRIPTION:Whether you started getting medical support at your child’s birth or after a later diagnosis\, health care systems can feel unfamiliar\, complicated\, and overwhelming. Join us for this virtual workshop to learn how parents and professionals can work together as partners and explore practical tools like care plans\, communication logs\, and transition checklists. You’ll also gain the confidence to help you take a leading role in guiding your child’s journey through the health care system. \nThriving Together: A family’s guide to navigating disability services is a workshop series that brings together families and professionals to learn practical tools and strategies to help inform the experience of raising a child with a disability. Each workshop will focus on one of five different themes: family experience\, healthcare navigation\, public benefits\, school health\, and community support. Attendance for all five workshops in the series is recommended but not required. \nIf an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \nRegister Here!!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/thriving-together-navigate-health-care-systems-with-confidence/
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UID:3634-1770316200-1770319800@pbeccoop.org
SUMMARY:Thriving Together: Family stories of resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual parent panel and hear real stories from families about raising their children with disabilities. Parent panelists will share openly about what it has been like for them to receive a diagnosis and navigate healthcare\, school services\, county supports\, and community resources. You’ll gain reassurance\, encouragement\, and practical ideas for navigating your own journey of raising a child with a disability. \nThriving Together: A family’s guide to navigating disability services is a workshop series that brings together families and professionals to learn practical tools and strategies to help inform the experience of raising a child with a disability. Each workshop will focus on one of five different themes: family experience\, healthcare navigation\, public benefits\, school health\, and community support. Attendance for all five workshops in the series is recommended but not required. \nIf an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \nRegister Here!!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/thriving-together-family-stories-of-resilience/
LOCATION:PACER Center\, 8161 Normandale Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55437\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T140000
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UID:3632-1770296400-1770300000@pbeccoop.org
SUMMARY:Wellness apps for calm and healthy habits
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour workshop will introduce mobile apps designed to support mental and emotional well-being for children\, teens\, and adults. Participants will explore user-friendly tools that encourage calm-breathing exercises\, offer guided meditation experiences\, support mood tracking and journaling\, and teach practical coping strategies and healthy habits. The goal of this session is to help families discover accessible\, age-appropriate apps that can help to manage emotions and stress. If an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/wellness-apps-for-calm-and-healthy-habits/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
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SUMMARY:Guardians' rights and responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the basics of special education\, the process\, and the rights and responsibilities of guardians within it. This workshop will also explain how PACER advocates help guardians navigate and advocate within the world of special education. If an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/guardians-rights-and-responsibilities/
LOCATION:PACER Center\, 8161 Normandale Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55437\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
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UID:3628-1769515200-1769518800@pbeccoop.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing independence with the Meta Glasses
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the emerging role of Meta Glasses as assistive technology and examine how wearable AI can enhance independence and everyday functioning for people with diverse needs. We will highlight features such as object identification and text interpretation\, along with practical examples across school\, work\, home\, and community settings. The session will also demonstrate how the glasses can be pivotal for users with mobility limitations\, low vision\, or executive function challenges. If an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/enhancing-independence-with-the-meta-glasses/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
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SUMMARY:Tech for Teens: Laser Cut Custom Pop Art Inlay Creations
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn how to design a wooden inlay piece that can be transformed into a magnet\, pendant\, keychain\, or other custom creation. Participants will be guided through creating a digital design in Inkscape before bringing it to life with the laser cutter. Once the creation is laser cut\, participants can add color\, assemble the layers\, and finish it into a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Participants will be able to take home their creations! \nIf a participant needs additional support\, an adult can attend with them. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/tech-for-teens-laser-cut-custom-pop-art-inlay-creations/
LOCATION:PACER Center\, 8161 Normandale Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55437\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T163000
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CREATED:20260114T174621Z
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UID:3623-1769095800-1769099400@pbeccoop.org
SUMMARY:How to maximize family engagement in special education (professional development training)
DESCRIPTION:This professional development training will help regular and special education staff learn how to meaningfully and effectively partner with families throughout the special education process. Participants will learn strategies for collaboration with families that will help produce better outcomes for students with disabilities. If an ASL interpreter is required\, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://pbeccoop.org/event/how-to-maximize-family-engagement-in-special-education-professional-development-training/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:PACER Event
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