Archived Webinars and Conference Calls
Parent Center Program Performance Measures - 2012
OSEP staff presented information on parent program performance measures and discussed the final results from 2011 and the process that will be used in 2012. Original Webinar date: January 20, 2012
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An Update on Learning Disabilities
Staff from the National Center for Learning Disabilities presented current data, practices, and policy issues related to students with learning disabilities. Original webinar date: January 12, 2012.
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Quarterly Call with Melody Musgrove: What Parent Centers Need to Know About the Part C Regulatory Changes
The Office of Special Education Program’s Director, Melody Musgrove, held a call with all Parent Centers on the Part C Regulatory Changes. Original conference call date: December 1, 2011.
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Meeting Needs of Children who are Deaf-Blind and their Families
Presenters from the National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) provided participants with information and resources. Original Webinar Date: September 22, 2011.
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The OSEP Spanish Glossary Project: Reaching a Consensus on Translations of IDEA
This webinar featured the new web-based Spanish Glossary of IDEA Terms funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and developed by the Region 1 Parent Technical Assistance Center @ SPAN. The glossary is designed to address the need for commonly accepted Spanish terms for translating information on IDEA for families from English to Spanish. The webinar was presented by Carmen Sanchez of OSEP and Debra Jennings, Myriam Alizo, and Mercedes Rosa of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN). Original webinar date: September 20, 2011.
Language Access Webinar
Under federal law, Parent Centers must take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency have meaningful and equitable access to the programs, services and information we provide. Learn how your center can assess your language access capacity and develop an action plan to improve your services to families with limited English proficiency. Presented by the PTAC Multicultural Workgroup. Original webinar date: July 14, 2011.
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Quarterly Conference Call with Melody Musgrove
The Office of Special Education Program’s Director, Melody Musgrove, held a call with all Parent Centers. Original conference call date: June 30, 2011.
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Children with Fragile X Syndrome and Their Families
Learn about the latest research on Fragile X and how Fragile X Syndrome impacts children and families. Original webinar date: June 23, 2011.
Individuals with Cochlear Implants in Educational Settings
This webinar was designed to provide Parent Center directors and staff with information about this technology. It does not imply that OSEP supports or advocates for any specific intervention or methodology. Original webinar date: May 26, 2011.
Including Students with Autism and Related Disabilities in the General Education Curriculum
Cheryl Jorgensen of the National Inclusive Education Initiative at the University of New Hampshire presented on core principles and practices of inclusion for students with autism. Original webinar date: March 24, 2011.
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Parent Center Continuation Reports – 2011
OSEP staff presented information on Parent Center Continuation Reports that are due April 8, 2011. Original Webinar date: March 3, 2011
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Parent Center Performance Measures Webinar - 2011
OSEP staff presented information on parent program performance measures and discussed the final results from 2010 and the process that will be used in 2011. Original Webinar date: January 14, 2011
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504 & ADA Parent Center Webinar
Matt Cohen from Monahan & Cohen and Laura Kaloi from the National Center for Learning Disabilities presented a webinar on Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 15, 2009. The impact of the recently passed Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act on Section 504 and students with disabilities was discussed.
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Higher Education Opportunity Act and Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Original Webinar Date: April 1, 2010
Presenters: Madeleine Will & Stephanie Smith Lee, National Down Syndrome Society and Judy Shanley, U.S. Department of Education
Learn about how the Higher Education Opportunity Act and national initiatives support postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. Madeleine Will and Stephanie Lee of the National Down Syndrome Society and Judy Shanley of the U.S. Department of Education present an overview of current college programs, strategies for promoting these opportunities, and resources for further information.
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Parent Center Continuation Reports Webinar
View the archived recording of the webinar presented March 11, 2008 by Jeanne Bowman (Region 6 PTAC), Gretchen Godfrey (National PTAC), and Rene Swink (Region 2/3 PTAC). Webinar description: By using examples of grant goals and continuation reports, presenters will demonstrate how to make goals into more measurable outcomes. Through examples and discussion, participants will learn how to integrate required measures and qualitative goals into detailed and accurate snapshots of their centers' work.
Parent Center Performance Measures Webinar - 2010
OSEP staff presented information on parent program performance measures and discussed the final results from 2009 and the process that will be used in 2010. Original Webinar date: January 20, 2010
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STOMP Webinar
The Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) National Parent Center for military families presented a webinar on August 20 with resources and strategies for supporting military families with children with disabilities.
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TACSEI & CSEFEL Webinar on Social Emotional Intervention Resources
Lise Fox of the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Interventions (TACSEI) and the Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) presented a webinar on the projects' resources on December 15, 2009. Learn about free publications and toolkits available for Parent Centers in their work with families and professionals.
Update on OSEP’s Plans for Parent Program Grants - New!
Original Webinar Date: May 14, 2010
Presenters: Larry Wexler, U.S. Department of Education
Larry Wexler, director of the Research to Practice Division of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), presents funding and timeline information for Parent Training and Information Center and Community Parent Resource Center grants for the next several years.
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Improving Transition Outcomes for Youth
Original Webinar Date: May 7, 2009
Presenters: Jane Falls, National Post-School Outcomes Center and David Test, National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
Learn about helpful transition research and training tools to promote post-school success for youth with disabilities.
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