Welcome to our Calendar of Events!
This calendar includes opportunities for learning and connection from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families, and several other organizations across Wisconsin. (NOTE: Opportunities from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center are noted with a blue ribbon on the calendar below.)
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For a complete listing of Regional Events and Support Groups, please visit the Wisconsin Family Connections Center Eventbrite Page.
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For information about Recorded Webinars, Upcoming Live Webinars, Courses, and Conferences, please visit the Champion Classrooms.
Events are added as information is made available to us. If you’d like to share an upcoming event with us, please contact us at info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org.
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Student Led IEPs: Helping Students Fly
December 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Many students with disabilities play little to no role in their own Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and the planning of their services, accommodations, and goals. However, research shows that when students lead their own IEP meetings, they become more engaged in their education, learn important self-advocacy skills, and take greater ownership over their learning. Student-led IEPs promote self-determination and give students a greater sense of control over their education. Educators, administrators, students, and family members are encouraged to attend.
Presenter: Julie Mlagan is currently serving as an Implementation Specialist for the Transition Improvement Grant (TIG) in the CESA 1 & CESA2 Regions. She has over two decades of experience working for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities in the community and classroom. She earned a BS in Voc Rehab, MS in Ed Psych & a MS in Spec Ed. Her experience includes job development, coaching, guardianship, case management, & teaching functional academics & community-based transition skills. As a special education and transition professional, she is avid about preparing students for self-advocacy, employment, education & independence as they prepare for life after high school.
