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Providing parents of children with disabilities

with information, training, assistance, and support

 

 

CFPC Scheduled Trainings

 

If you are interested in attending any of the training events below,

and would like a CFPC representative to contact you,

just click on the checkbox next to the event  

then fill out and submit the short form at the bottom of this page.

 

Advance registration is not required unless indicated.

 

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September 10 & 11

AWAREness Days

Sebastian

 

Do you know or have a child with a learning problem or a specific disability? Does your child have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan?

 

We can help!  Join us in a fun and relaxed environment to learn how to minimize frustration and help your child maximize opportunities!

 

September 10th  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm and

September 11th  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

at The Wabasso School

8895 US Highway One, Sebastian, FL 32958

 

All Workshops will be presented in English & Español

- click on the workshop title for a description -

 

CFPC Overview of Services       Español

I.E.P. Jeopardy        Español

It's Those Wonderful Rights          Español

 

 

CFPC AWAREness Days are offered as free one-day events where parents learn how to navigate the system with minimal stress and maximum results!

 

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Contact Anna Brynild for more information:

352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

 

 

 

September 11 SPARC Annual Conference Largo

 

Stop by Central FL Parent Center's table at the

STAND Pinellas Accessing Resources Conference

We are expecting over 1,000 parents, teachers, therapists, and professionals attending the Keynote Address, the four breakout sessions, a hot luncheon, full computer hands-on lab, and large exhibitor area, for a day of education, networking, and gathering of information.
 

 

Saturday, September 11th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School

 Largo, FL

 

 For more information or to register see the STAND Pinellas Website:

http://www.standadvocates.org/

 

Questions? Contact Melissa Tremblay at melmom@tampabay.rr.com

 

 

 

September 18 Hardee County Parent Resource Fair Wauchula

 

Central FL Parent Center will present:

CFPC Overview of Services

I.E.P. Jeopardy

 

- click on the workshop title for a description -

 

Saturday, September 18th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Hardee District Schools, School Board Training Room

230 S. Florida Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873

 

Contact Anna Brynild for more information:

352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

 

 

 

September 21 Getting Over the Wall Orange Park

 

Getting Over the Wall Communicating in the IEP

Both parents and educators report that I.E.P. meetings are some of the most stressful events of each school year.  Why?  Why would a meeting which generally only takes place once each year cause such anxiety?  This fun and interactive workshop examines the IEP experience from both sides of the table and explores proactive solutions for positive communication and collaborative results.

 

Tuesday, September 21st

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

Fleming Island Public Library

 Orange Park, FL

 

 

Contact Jill Fane for more information:

904-376-5983 or jill@cflparents.org

 

 

 

September 25, 2010 Information Fair Clermont

 

Stop by Central FL Parent Center's booth at the

Central FL Kidfest & Family Expo

CHILD SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS
Fire Safety Demonstrations . Child Fingerprinting . Electrical Safety
. Child Identification . Car Seat Safety . Firearm Safety . Swimming & Pool Safety
And many, many more safety exhibits & demonstrations!

HUNDREDS OF FAMILY ORIENTED EXHIBITS!
Inflatable Games Galore . Face Painting . Clowns . Food & Refreshments
. Balloons . Ice Cream . Cotton Candy . Funnel Cakes & LOTS of Family FUN!!!

 

Saturday, September 25th

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Celebration of Praise Church

 3700 South U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL

 

 For more information see the Central FL Kidfest & Family Expo Website:

http://cenflkidfest.net/

 

Contact Anna Brynild for more information:

352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

 

 

 

September 30th I.E.P. Jeopardy Jacksonville

 

Duval County Leadership Training for ESE Families

Central FL Parent Center will present:

I.E.P. Jeopardy

Enjoy yourself and learn in this fun and interactive CFPC presentation in which your host takes you through the fast-paced game of IEP Jeopardy.

Categories include:
So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation and Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Paperwork
Goals
Finding Solutions

Work together in teams to find the ‘question’ in Double Jeopardy. Will your team win it all in Final Jeopardy?

 

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Duval County School Board

1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207

 

Contact Jill Fane for more information:

904-376-5983 or jill@cflparents.org

 

 

 

 

October 2, 2010 Overcoming Roadblocks Arcadia

 

Central FL Parent Center will host an I.E.P. Clinic at:

Overcoming Roadblocks: Building the Future for Our Children

All day Health & Safety Fair

Keynote Speaker, Part I:  “Who, What, When and How: What the parent needs to know about the Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans”:  Stacy Ricketts 

Keynote Speakers, Part 2: “What I Need and What You Can Do”: Reno Williams (10 year old with Asperger’s) and his Mom, Tuesday Williams who has been an advocate for her children with multiple disabilities

Overview of Behavioral Health Disorders

childcare provided *by reservation only* 

 

Saturday, October 2nd

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

 

P. Frangel Hall next to

First Presbyterian Church of Arcadia on Oak Street

 Arcadia, FL

 

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Contact Terry West for Information and Babysitting at 863-494-0972/  twest@embarqmail.com

Contact Sandi Kaiser to Reserve a Meal at 941-545-8098/ sandra.kaiser@valueoptions.com

 

For information about the I.E.P. Clinic contact:

Anna Brynild 352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

OR

Milagros "Millie" Pou 888-612-9273 or millie@cflparents.org

 

 

 

October 5, 2010

AWAREness Day

Wildwood

 

Do you know or have a child with a learning problem or a specific disability? Does your child have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan?

 

We can help!  Join us in a fun and relaxed environment to learn how to minimize frustration and help your child maximize opportunities!

 

  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

at The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Office

1601 W. Gulf Atlantic Highway, Wildwood, Florida 34785

 

- click on the workshop title for a description -

 

CFPC Overview of Services

I.E.P. Jeopardy

It's Those Wonderful Rights

Getting Over the Wall: Communicating in the I.E.P.

 

 

CFPC AWAREness Days are offered as free one-day events where parents learn how to navigate the system with minimal stress and maximum results!

 

Register by calling 888-612-9273 or online at: www.cflparents.org/register

 

 

Word Flyer          Adobe pdf Flyer

 

Contact Anna Brynild for more information:

352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

 

 

October 8 & 9, 2010

Free Two Day

Training

Tarpon Springs

 

Presented by Central FL Parent Center and

Florida School For the Deaf & Blind Outreach Services

 

  Friday, October 8th:  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday, October 9th:  10:30 am - 4:30 pm

 

Tarpon Springs Public Library

138 E. Lemon Street

Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

 

 

Topics Include:

An overview of the definitions and functions of behavior.

 Examples of behavioral intervention strategies.

The ABC’s of behavior, IDEA and Positive behavior supports.

What is a Functional Behavior Assessment - and how is that part

of the IEP process?

What is a behavior intervention plan?

 What is Response to Intervention?

An overview of the IEP process.

Who is eligible for accommodations?

Accommodations vs. Modifications.

How decisions are made for students with disabilities.

And more...

 

Bring your child's I.E.P. - we will be hosting an I.E.P. Clinic -

but you must pre-register!

 

Register by calling 888-612-9273 or online at: www.cflparents.org/register

 

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Please bring a Bag Lunch

 

Contact Anna Brynild for more information:

352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

 

 

October 23, 2010

AWAREness Day

Leesburg

 

Do you know or have a child with a learning problem or a specific disability? Does your child have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan?

 

We can help!  Join us in a fun and relaxed environment to learn how to minimize frustration and help your child maximize opportunities!

 

  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

at The Christian Care Center

115 N. 13th Street, Leesburg, FL 34714

 

All Workshops will be presented in English & Español

- click on the workshop title for a description -

 

CFPC Overview of Services       Español

I.E.P. Jeopardy        Español

It's Those Wonderful Rights          Español

Getting Over the Wall: Communicating in the I.E.P.      Español

 

 

CFPC AWAREness Days are offered as free one-day events where parents learn how to navigate the system with minimal stress and maximum results!

 

Word Flyer          Adobe pdf Flyer

 

 

Contact Anna Brynild for more information:

352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

 

 

November 5, 2010

16th Annual Title I Family Conference

Orlando

 

Central FL Parent Center will present:

 

CFPC Overview of Services

I.E.P. Jeopardy

 

- click on the workshop title for a description -

 

at The Rosen Plaza Hotel

9700 International Drive, Orlando FL 32778

 

 

Contact Anna Brynild for more information:

352-242-6380 or anna@cflparents.org

 

 

November 6, 2010

Family Fun Day

Largo

 

Stop by Central FL Parent Center's table at

 

the 6th Annual Family Fun Day & Walk

for Hydrocephalus

 

to benefit HUGS of Florida, Inc.

 

Saturday, November 6th:  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

Largo Central Park

101 Central Park Drive

Largo, Florida 33771

 

 

Contact Paula Keyser for more information:

(727) 851-6705  or hydrosupport@gmail.com
HUGS of FL Website: http://www.gothydro.org/

 

 

November 9 I.E.P. Jeopardy Orange Park

 

I.E.P. Jeopardy

Enjoy yourself and learn in this fun and interactive CFPC presentation in which your host takes you through the fast-paced game of IEP Jeopardy.

Categories include:
So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation and Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Paperwork
Goals
Finding Solutions

Work together in teams to find the ‘question’ in Double Jeopardy.

Will your team win it all in Final Jeopardy?

 

Tuesday, November 9th

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

Fleming Island Public Library

 Orange Park, FL

 

 

Contact Jill Fane for more information:

904-376-5983 or jill@cflparents.org

 

 

 

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