The St. Vrain Valley Special Education Department values our strong partnerships with outside agencies and community partners. Below are some of the upcoming learning opportunities for families and parents of special education students.
Please check this page often, as we are frequently adding new events.
May 2023
CDE 2023 Secondary Transition Virtual Lunch & Learn Series
The “How” of Secondary Transition Planning
If you are like many parents, the topic of Transition is full of unknowns and
for many, a launch into a whole new world. We want to support parents in
learning about the transition planning process, goals, and expectations so you
can partner with your teen’s school team to help your student succeed in high
school and beyond. Please join us for one or all of the sessions listed below.
April 6 : Analyze an IEP from 12:00 – 1:30pm: How does it work?
April 20: Post Secondary Education/Career Planning from 12:00 – 1:30pm: What does a
student need to learn to be successful?
May 4: Tips for How to be Supportive Team Members of Adult Children from 12:00 – 1:30pm:
Your “to-do” list!
May 18: Parent and Student Voices from 12:00 – 1:30pm: Speak with students and families
about their experiences.
*Bonus: How to Teach Your Child/Teen to Self-Advocate and to be Self-Determined
What is supported decision making?
How to incorporate person-centered planning
You are welcome to attend all
or some of the sessions. All
sessions will be held virtually
from 12:00-1:30pm.
Registration closes two
weeks prior to the event.
REGISTER HERE
Questions, please reach out to Maxine Newton,
[email protected]
April 2023
CDE 2023 Secondary Transition Virtual Lunch & Learn Series
The “How” of Secondary Transition Planning
If you are like many parents, the topic of Transition is full of unknowns and
for many, a launch into a whole new world. We want to support parents in
learning about the transition planning process, goals, and expectations so you
can partner with your teen’s school team to help your student succeed in high
school and beyond. Please join us for one or all of the sessions listed below.
April 6 : Analyze an IEP from 12:00 – 1:30pm: How does it work?
April 20: Post Secondary Education/Career Planning from 12:00 – 1:30pm: What does a
student need to learn to be successful?
May 4: Tips for How to be Supportive Team Members of Adult Children from 12:00 – 1:30pm:
Your “to-do” list!
May 18: Parent and Student Voices from 12:00 – 1:30pm: Speak with students and families
about their experiences.
*Bonus: How to Teach Your Child/Teen to Self-Advocate and to be Self-Determined
What is supported decision making?
How to incorporate person-centered planning
You are welcome to attend all
or some of the sessions. All
sessions will be held virtually
from 12:00-1:30pm.
Registration closes two
weeks prior to the event.
REGISTER HERE
Questions, please reach out to Maxine Newton,
[email protected]
March 2023
February 2023
Association for Community Living (ACL) Monthly Parent Group
Host: Association for Community Living (ACL)
Dates: First Thursday of the Month, 6pm-8pm
Location: First Lutheran Church in the Parish House (3rd & Pratt); 803 3rd Ave, Longmont
This monthly group is for parents with young adults with IDD. We offer support, information and resources as we navigate life with our children. We problem-solve situations with others who understand our journeys. We focus on Longmont resources and opportunities.
Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF)- A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability & Employment Youth and Families Training
Host: The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF)
Who: Youth with I/DD between the ages of 14 and 21 and their family members inclusive of both urban and rural areas.
Cost of Training: Free
Contact: Please reach out to Dr. Tiffany Cron at [email protected] if you have questions or need support to submit your registration.
For training schedule and registration information view flyer here
A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment Youth and Families Training
The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) is excited to announce the release of “A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment.” This is a new curriculum and training for youth and families and is being funded by the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council.
Training participants will engage in an interactive learning experience that includes six one-hour virtual training sessions with additional one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Participants will complete a pre and post-course survey to assess knowledge gained from this training opportunity. Our experienced and engaging instructors will be available throughout the course to support participants in navigating the training and achieving course objectives.
Training Purpose: To deliver a statewide training curriculum that educates youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families/care providers about Employment First, about the possibilities, processes, potential services, systems navigation, and strategies for securing work.
Training Topics:
- What Employment First is.
- What skills are needed to get employment.
- How employment fits into the education process.
- How managing health impacts employment.
- The services and agencies that can help in obtaining employment.
- How employment may impact Social Security benefits.
CTE Parent Lunch & Learn Webinar
Host: Career & Technical Education (CTE) – Marta Osuna & Emily Sherwood
Date/Time: February 23, 2023 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Register Here
CTE Parent Webinar – What You Should Know to Advocate for Your Child
Career & Technical Education (CTE) is career-focused education supporting students’ acquisition of foundational technical, academic, and professional skills necessary for specific career pathways. CTE programs can even support students earning industry-recognized certifications to support employability.
Join Marta Osuna and Emily Sherwood on February 23, 2023 from 11:30 – 1:00 for a lunch and learn to gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities CTE programs may offer, the guidelines approved programs must follow, and how to have effective conversations to support your child’s success.
January 2023
Association for Community Living (ACL) Monthly Parent Group
Host: Association for Community Living (ACL)
Dates: First Thursday of the Month, 6pm-8pm
Location: First Lutheran Church in the Parish House (3rd & Pratt); 803 3rd Ave, Longmont
This monthly group is for parents with young adults with IDD. We offer support, information and resources as we navigate life with our children. We problem-solve situations with others who understand our journeys. We focus on Longmont resources and opportunities.
December 2022
Association for Community Living (ACL) Monthly Parent Group
Host: Association for Community Living (ACL)
Dates: First Thursday of the Month, 6pm-8pm
Location: First Lutheran Church in the Parish House (3rd & Pratt); 803 3rd Ave, Longmont
This monthly group is for parents with young adults with IDD. We offer support, information and resources as we navigate life with our children. We problem-solve situations with others who understand our journeys. We focus on Longmont resources and opportunities.
November 2022
Association for Community Living (ACL) Monthly Parent Group
Host: Association for Community Living (ACL)
Dates: First Thursday of the Month, 6pm-8pm
Location: First Lutheran Church in the Parish House (3rd & Pratt); 803 3rd Ave, Longmont
This monthly group is for parents with young adults with IDD. We offer support, information and resources as we navigate life with our children. We problem-solve situations with others who understand our journeys. We focus on Longmont resources and opportunities.
BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions
Host: Colorado Department of Education
Dates:
Session 4: Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, for SPANISH speaking families/parents (1 – 2 PM)
Location: Virtual
This fall members of the Exceptional Student Services Unit from the Colorado Department of Education are hosting BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions. BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Our priority is to attend to the perspectives of representative voices when making decisions about policy, training and supports designed for students with exceptionalities. The desired outcome for these four fall listening sessions is to learn from parents about ways to better serve and support BIPOC students with exceptionalities. This fall members of the Exceptional Student Services Unit from the Colorado Department of Education are hosting BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions. Our priority is to attend to the perspectives of representative voices when making decisions about policy, training and supports designed for students with exceptionalities. The desired outcome for these four fall listening sessions is to learn from parents about ways to better serve and support BIPOC students with exceptionalities. (Flyers: English & Spanish)
Imagine! Special Needs Planning Workshops
What: Complimentary Special Needs Planning Workshops
Host: Imagine!
Dates: November 15, 2022 from 6:30-8pm OR November 17, 2022 from10-11:30am
Location: Virtual
RSVP: Please RSVP for a link to join the online webinar.
Andrea’s Email: [email protected] / Phone: 301-351-5795 / Website: www.GrowStrongWealth.com
Workshop Topics Include:
• Identifying current and ideal goals for your family
• Fundamentals for structuring your family’s plan
• Government Benefits – their role in helping your child and how to protect them in the future
• Creating comprehensive instructions for future caregivers
• Weighing the options between Guardianship & Powers of Attorney
• How to utilize ABLE accounts & Special Needs Trusts
• Asset transition strategies
• Case Study – reviewing the benefits of a plan
Services:
• Trust account set-up and management with Fiduciary oversight
• Financial Planning that incorporates Retirement goals & next-generation objectives
Inspiring Future College Mentorship Program
Host: In! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education
Dates: Applications due on September 30, Program Dates: October 13-November 17
Location: Virtual
IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education is accepting applications for a free 6-week program to learn more about what life is like in college! Inspiring Futures is a chance for high school students with intellectual disabilities (ID) to meet and get to know current college students with ID. College mentors will be from University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Northern Colorado, and Arapahoe Community College (these three schools offer inclusive services to students with intellectual disabilities).
Each week we will talk about a college topic as a large group and then meet in small groups to talk with a college mentor about life after high school. Some of the topics will include career options, living away from home, and self-advocacy.
This program is intended for students that:
- Are in their junior or senior year of high school or in a school district transition (18-21) program.
- Have an intellectual disability.
- Have an interest in learning more about college. It is okay if students aren’t sure whether they want to attend college; this program is more about exploring post-high school options.
- Can commit to attending all 6 virtual mentorship sessions
View Flyer
View/complete the application
Visit website for more information
CDE: Secondary Transition Focus Group for Parents/Families of Students with Disabilities
Host: CDE Secondary Transition Specialist
Date: November 16, 2022 from 12-1pm or 6-7pm
Location: Virtual
Register here
What: A focus group is used to gather in-depth insights through group interaction. Participants will be asked a series of questions to help determine the next steps to expand parent education regarding secondary transition planning.
Who: All parents/families of youth with disabilities who would like to provide input about the needs of families related to the secondary transition planning process for youth ages 15-21.
View flyer for more details
October 2022
October Job & College Tours Brought to you by SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program)
Please contact Kim Cinea (720-438-8088) with any questions about the tours. All tours are on a first come, first serve basis and numbers are limited. You must have your own transportation to and from the tours. Please arrive approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time.
IBMC Tour – Focusing on Cosmetology/Barber
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 3:15 – 4:15pm
Location: 2315 Main Street, Longmont
RSVP: To Kim Cinea: 720-438-8088, [email protected] by 10/4/2022
Hover Manor Assisted Living Tour
Date: Wednesday, October 12
Time: 3:15-4:15pm
Location: 1401 Elmhurst Drive, Longmont
RSVP: To Kim Cinea: 720-438-8088, [email protected] by 10/11/2022
Erie Community Center Tour
Date: Tuesday, October 18
Time: 3:15-4:15pm
Location: 450 Powers Street, Erie
RSVP: To Kim Cinea: 720-438-8088, [email protected] by 10/17/2022
Front Range Community College – Boulder County Campus
Date: Thursday, October 20
Time: 3:30-5pm
Location: 2190 Miller Drive, Longmont
RSVP: To Kim Cinea: 720-438-8088, [email protected] by 10/18/2022
Association for Community Living (ACL)Monthly Parent Group
Host: Association for Community Living (ACL)
Dates: First Thursday of the Month, 6pm-8pm
Location: First Lutheran Church in the Parish House (3rd & Pratt); 803 3rd Ave, Longmont
This monthly group is for parents with young adults with IDD. We offer support, information and resources as we navigate life with our children. We problem-solve situations with others who understand our journeys. We focus on Longmont resources and opportunities.
BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions
Host: Colorado Department of Education
Dates:
Session 3: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 (Noon – 1 PM)
Location: Virtual
This fall members of the Exceptional Student Services Unit from the Colorado Department of Education are hosting BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions. BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Our priority is to attend to the perspectives of representative voices when making decisions about policy, training and supports designed for students with exceptionalities. The desired outcome for these four fall listening sessions is to learn from parents about ways to better serve and support BIPOC students with exceptionalities. This fall members of the Exceptional Student Services Unit from the Colorado Department of Education are hosting BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions. Our priority is to attend to the perspectives of representative voices when making decisions about policy, training and supports designed for students with exceptionalities. The desired outcome for these four fall listening sessions is to learn from parents about ways to better serve and support BIPOC students with exceptionalities. (Flyers: English & Spanish)
Inspiring Futures College Mentorship Program
Host: In! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education
Dates: Applications due on September 30, Program Dates: October 13-November 17.
Location: Virtual
IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education is accepting applications for a free 6-week program to learn more about what life is like in college! Inspiring Futures is a chance for high school students with intellectual disabilities (ID) to meet and get to know current college students with ID. College mentors will be from University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Northern Colorado, and Arapahoe Community College (these three schools offer inclusive services to students with intellectual disabilities).
Each week we will talk about a college topic as a large group and then meet in small groups to talk with a college mentor about life after high school. Some of the topics will include career options, living away from home, and self-advocacy.
This program is intended for students that:
- Are in their junior or senior year of high school or in a school district transition (18-21) program.
- Have an intellectual disability.
- Have an interest in learning more about college. It is okay if students aren’t sure whether they want to attend college; this program is more about exploring post-high school options.
- Can commit to attending all 6 virtual mentorship sessions
View Flyer
View/complete the application
Visit website for more information
Person Centered Planning for Parents
Host: Colorado Department of Education
Dates:
Location: Virtual
Person Centered Planning for Parents to support planning for students’ futures! (Register Here) October 27, 2022, 12pm-1pm
September 2022
Association for Community Living (ACL) Monthly Parent Group
Host: Association for Community Living (ACL)
Dates: First Thursday of the Month, 6pm-8pm
Location: First Lutheran Church in the Parish House (3rd & Pratt); 803 3rd Ave, Longmont
This monthly group is for parents with young adults with IDD. We offer support, information and resources as we navigate life with our children. We problem-solve situations with others who understand our journeys. We focus on Longmont resources and opportunities.
BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions
Host: Colorado Department of Education
Dates:
Session 1: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 (10 – 11 AM)
Session 2: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 (5 – 6 PM)
Session 3: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 (Noon – 1 PM)
Session 4: Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, for SPANISH speaking families/parents (1 – 2 PM)
Location: Virtual
This fall members of the Exceptional Student Services Unit from the Colorado Department of Education are hosting BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions. BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Our priority is to attend to the perspectives of representative voices when making decisions about policy, training and supports designed for students with exceptionalities. The desired outcome for these four fall listening sessions is to learn from parents about ways to better serve and support BIPOC students with exceptionalities. This fall members of the Exceptional Student Services Unit from the Colorado Department of Education are hosting BIPOC Parent Listening Sessions. Our priority is to attend to the perspectives of representative voices when making decisions about policy, training and supports designed for students with exceptionalities. The desired outcome for these four fall listening sessions is to learn from parents about ways to better serve and support BIPOC students with exceptionalities. (Flyers: English & Spanish)
Inclusive Education (IN!) Fall Webinar Series
Host: Inclusive Higher Education (IN!)
Dates: Fall 2022
Location: Mostly Virtual
IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education is accepting applications for a free 6-week program to learn more about what life is like in college! Inspiring Futures is a chance for high school students with intellectual disabilities (ID) to meet and get to know current college students with ID. College mentors will be from University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Northern Colorado, and Arapahoe Community College (these three schools offer inclusive services to students with intellectual disabilities).
Each week we will talk about a college topic as a large group and then meet in small groups to talk with a college mentor about life after high school. Some of the topics will include career options, living away from home, and self-advocacy.
This program is intended for students that:
- Are in their junior or senior year of high school or in a school district transition (18-21) program.
- Have an intellectual disability.
- Have an interest in learning more about college. It is okay if students aren’t sure whether they want to attend college; this program is more about exploring post-high school options.
- Can commit to attending all 6 virtual mentorship sessions
View Flyer
View/complete the application
Visit website for more information