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UCP Offering Workshops On Emergencies, School Plans
01:53PM / Thursday, September 18, 2014
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United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County is offering free workshops to all families or persons interested in learning more about Emergency Preparedness, Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with disabilities and 504 Plan information.

These workshops are in conjunction with Family TIES of Massachusetts and the Federation of Children with Special Needs. Additionally, stress management workshops will be offered.

* Family TIES Emergency Preparedness of Mass, Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m., UCP Berkshire County, 535 Curran Highway, North Adams

An interactive workshop that instructs participants about planning for emergency situations and finding community assistance that will help them develop a comprehensive plan for their family. This workshop will be conducted by a presenter from the Federation of Children with Special Needs.

* An IEP for My Child, Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m., UCP Berkshire County, 208 West St., Pittsfield

Every child with a disability who receives special education services must have an Individual Education Plan, or IEP. This workshop, which will be conducted by a presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, takes parents step-by-step through the development of the IEP.

* Transition 14, Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m., UCP Berkshire County, 535 Curran Highway, North Adams

Massachusetts law requires that transition planning begin at age 14 and continue throughout the high school years. Coordinated and continuous transition preparation promotes better post-school outcomes for students with disabilities and supports individuals and families to learn of community agencies and services. This workshop will be conducted by a presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs.

* 504 Plans, Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m., UCP Berkshire County, 535 Curran Highway, North Adams

This workshop will explain 504 Plan eligibility criteria under Federal Civil Rights law and explore the protections provided for students with disabilities. This workshop will be conducted by a presenter from the Federation of Children with Special Needs.

Stress management workshops will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at UCP Berkshire County, 535 Curran Highway, North Adams, and Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at UCP Berkshire County, 208 West St., Pittsfield. UCP Executive Director Christine Singer will lead a stress management workshop for parents and caregivers. Join parents in learning how and why to make time for yourselves, begin making a network of support and focus on how helping yourselves benefits you and your entire family. This free event will include interactive games and door prizes.

For all workshops, childcare and a light dinner will be served with pre-registration.  For more information about any of these workshops, or to register, contact Katelyn at 413-664-9345, ext. 20, or ksnow@ucpberkshire.org.

 

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