The Northside Special Education Department is offering a variety of virtual family information sessions starting in January 2021. To attend any of the Zoom sessions, sign up using this Google Form.
Date/Time – Jan. 13, 6 p.m.
Topic – Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship
This session will help families determine if guardianship is needed or if one of the alternatives to guardianship is a better option for their child once they turn 18.
Presenter – Sam Davis, Attorney, Law Office of Samuel J. Davis, PLLC
Date/Time – Jan. 20, 12 p.m.
Topic – Special Education 101
This session will help familiarize new parents with the Special Education process and the parts of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for their student.
Presenter – Alicen Wittman, NISD Special Education Area Coordinator
Date/Times – Feb. 3, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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12 p.m. – Accessible Technology
This session will look at accessibility websites and introduce you to information that will empower your child to access digital material with more independence.
6 p.m. – Tecnología Accesible (En Español)
Esta sesión buscará sitios web de accesibilidad y le presentará información que le permitirá a su hijo acceder a material digital con más independencia.
Presenter – Al Gomez, Ph.D., NISD Academic Technology Coach
Date/Time – Feb. 17, 9 a.m.
Topic – Educación Especial 101 (En Español)
Esta sesión ayudará a familiarizar a los nuevo padres con el proceso de educación especial y las partes del plan de educación individual para su estudiante.
Presenter – Rosemary Mata-Sonora, NISD Special Education Area Coordinator
Date/Time – March 3, 12 p.m.
Topic – Special Education 101
This session will help familiarize new parents with the Special Education process and the parts of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for their student.
Presenter – Alicen Wittman, NISD Special Education Area Coordinator
Date/Times – March 31, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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12 p.m. – Financiamiento y apoyos a largo plazo
Esta sesión incluirá una descripción general de una variedad de recursos/ programas para considerar conectarse. (SSI, exenciones, AACOG)
6 p.m. – Funding & Long Term Supports
This session will include an overview of a variety of resources and programs for families to consider connecting with for funding and long term supports. (SSI, Waivers, AACOG)
Presenter – The ARC of San Antonio
Date/Time – April 7, 6 p.m.
Topic – Recreation and Leisure
This session will enhance self-confidence and self-worth through recreation & leisure during difficult times.
Presenter – Donna Umhofer, M.Ed, CAPE NISD Lead APE Specialist
Date/Time – April 21, 6 p.m.
Topic – Educación Especial 101 (En Español)
Esta sesión ayudará a familiarizar a los nuevo padres con el proceso de educación especial y las partes del plan de educación individual para su estudiante.
Presenter – Rosemary Mata-Sonora, NISD Special Education Area Coordinator