FULL YEAR: Complete calendar of webinars for 2024-2025.
Our goal is to increase the involvement of families in their children’s education. To do this, Michigan Alliance for Families offers learning opportunities across the state. Most of our events are virtual at this time. Webinar caption translation available in Spanish, Arabic, and other languages.
For in-person events, the city is noted next to the date and the address is listed on the flyer. Click on the event’s date to view the PDF flyer for complete details. All times are EST.
October 2024
October 21 Basics of Supported Decision Making at 3:30pm. Paving the Way to Self Determination is a series of workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives. Register with Disability Network Southwest Michigan.
October 21 Intro to Augmentative & Alternative Communication & Resources from 9:30am-10:30am with Caitlin Hurban. Register at https://tinyurl.com/26ptk5ww
October 23 IEP- A Closer Look at 3:30pm. Paving the Way to Self Determination is a series of workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives. Register with Disability Network Southwest Michigan.
October 23 IEP Course – a five week series for parents of students with an IEP. Wednesdays from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Registration closed October 8.
October 23 Collaborative Communication in Special Education with Beth Kohler from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/kcz66w7w
October 24 Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5e8e8bu5
October 24 Understanding Social Security Benefits at 6:30pm. Paving the Way to Self Determination is a series of workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives. Register with Disability Network Southwest Michigan.
October 28 Supporting Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)@Home with Carolyn Parker from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/48fr9jmy
October 30 How to Prepare for and Participate in Mediation or Facilitation with Beth Kohler, Taryn Francis, and Rebecca Kozlow from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3wuet8c7
November 2024
November 1 Building Parent Leadership in Early Childhood with Stephanie Nicholls and Victoria Martinez, a 4-week series for parents with young children. Fridays from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/BPLSfall2024
November 5 Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3v46avxj
November 6 Collaborating on Transition with Karen Wang from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ryvuj28b
November 7 FAPE in the LRE with Stephanie Nicholls from 9:30am-11am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4vzmfrwj
November 7 The Power of Connection: Peers with Andrea Beachnau from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3zskahhd
November 8 IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea Beachnau from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrx2r77j
November 12 Due Process Complaint and Hearing with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4uhsnw7e
November 13 Employment Expectations with Karen Wang from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mwvxhsmn
November 14 Positive Behavioral Inventions and Supports (PBIS) with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yck98nf6
November 19 Rethinking Discipline with Amy Wilhelm from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4sz93jau
December 2024
December 4 Section 504@School: What Parents Need to Know with Michelle Driscoll & Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrted8u5
December 5 Math for All: Supporting Your Child with Disabilities in Math with Rachel Tabron from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/36yeex69
December 6 & 13 Behavior is Communication (two part webinar) with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bwees5ek
December 11 Disability is Not a Bad Word with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yckx7z83
December 11 Tools for Supported Decision-Making with Mary Shehan from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/fxxm33fd
December 12 Collaborative Communication in Special Education with Rebecca Kozlow from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/8w4b26xv
December 16 Moving On from Early On with Kelsey Biswanger from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mwkpwc8t
December 17 IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea Beachnau from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/puup6vf6
December 18 Growing Up with Self-Determination with Karen Wang from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n8p4mta
January 2025
January 7 The Power of Notice with Michelle Driscoll from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr2cjhwe
January 8 IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea Beachnau from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/586matc2
January 9 Collaborative Communication in Special Education with Taryn Francis from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n78rd8s
January 13 Transition: What You Need to Know with Karen Wang from 12pm-2pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mp9a8hjb
January 14 Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/6pk322zd
January 14 Youth Self Determination Series 1, 4-week series for teens with an IEP on Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Limited space, pre-registration required.
January 15 Positive Behavioral Inventions and Supports (PBIS) with Stephanie Nicholls from 9:30am-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/muw38va7
January 16 How to Prepare for and Participate in Mediation or Facilitation with Beth Kohler, Taryn Francis, and Rebecca Kozlow from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/c88z248f
January 21 IEP Course – a five week series for parents of students with an IEP. Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:00am. Registration open January 3-10, or when full.
January 22 FAPE in the LRE with Stephanie Nicholls from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2nax5asb
January 23 Collaborating on Transition with Karen Wang from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3546s2e2
January 24 IFSP: A Closer Look with Kelsey Biswanger from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3ukd87zu
January 29 Disability is Not a Bad Word with Stephanie Nicholls from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yujzut3t
January 30 Rethinking Discipline with Amy Wilhelm from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3ehc5cd6
January 31 & February 7 Sensory Processing (two part webinar) with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4hzrn39b
February 2025
February 3 Employment Expectations with Karen Wang from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2k56ryhy
February 5 Supporting Student Mental Health with Margo Pierce from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yzt8mxb2
February 6 Moving On from Early On with Kelsey Biswanger from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/557xysjy
February 7 Sensory Processing (part two) with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4hzrn39b
February 10 The Power of Connection: Peers with Andrea Beachnau from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4spvtbd6
February 11 Youth Self Determination Series 2, a 4-week series for teens with an IEP on Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Limited space, pre-registration required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/YSD22025
February 12 Tools for Supported Decision-Making with Mary Shehan from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/37mdpn8h
February 13 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3hrxj2jm
February 19 Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities with Michelle Driscoll from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/33866vfx
February 20 Preschool with an IEP with Kelsey Biswanger from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p8zn5jp
February 26 Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4s8ubfvw
March 2025
March 3 Crafting Your Parent Input Statement with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p9662e3
March 5 Math for All: Supporting Your Child with Disabilities in Math with Rachel Tabron from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y7z3pus2
March 5 Due Process Complaint and Hearing with Michelle Driscoll from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yeyxu5jk
March 6 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/vh2bzkrd
March 12 Growing Up with Self-Determination with Karen Wang from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ffv33rcx
April 2025
April 7 Transition: What You Need to Know with Karen Wang from 9:30am-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfyumjeh
April 8 Assistive Technology: More than Checking a Box with Sara Pericolosi from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4n7n4wc9
April 14 Transition Beyond IDEA with Karen Wang from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2shx45sz
April 15 Intro to Augmentative & Alternative Communication & Resources from 12:00pm-1:00pm with Caitlin Hurban. Register at https://tinyurl.com/sakn2378
April 16 IFSP: A Closer Look with Kelsey Biswanger from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/37fzcs88
April 17 Building Parent Leadership in Early Childhood with Stephanie Nicholls and Victoria Martinez. a 4-week series for parents with young children. Thursdays from 9:30am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/BPLSspring2025
April 17 FAPE in the LRE with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2puk9ebv
April 21 Positive Behavioral Inventions and Supports (PBIS) with Stephanie Nicholls from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4tdf7zxt
April 22 Supporting Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)@Home with Carolyn Parker from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/39msvks5
April 23 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yuyhfpcp
April 25 & May 2 Behavior is Communication (two part webinar) with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/53r8nysk
May 2025
May 2 Behavior is Communication (part two) with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/53r8nysk
May 6 The Power of Connection: Peers with Andrea Beachnau from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/345tzu67
May 7 Collaborating on Transition with Karen Wang from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/uzycn4z5
May 12 Collaborative Communication in Special Education with Beth Kohler from 11:30am-12:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y5jx2spx
May 13 Supporting Student Mental Health with Margo Pierce from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y76829xd
May 14 Preschool with an IEP with Kelsey Biswanger from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n8h9t5b
May 14 Growing Up with Self-Determination with Karen Wang from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ybh8ytv7
May 19 IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea Beachnau from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4jd3t6zv
May 21 Moving On from Early On with Kelsey Biswanger from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2ymxthtx
May 28 Disability is Not a Bad Word with Stephanie Nicholls from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5xzud6nk
June 2025
June 26 IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea Beachnau from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yyzz5m83
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