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FREE Parent training:
EPICS training targets parents of Indian children with full range of disabilities and at risk developmentally ages birth through 26.

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January 2008
January 10

Pathways to Transition
Grants Cibola County Schools
Sky City Casino
9:30am – 2:30pm

Training will focus on post secondary education to include employment and employment training for students beyond high school.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk children in the Grants Cibola County Schools in the elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information:

Jean Gold or Bernadette
505-285-2614/2645 Or
Charlene Silva 505-552-6683 ext. 2680
Lunch Provided

January 15

Record Keeping
Central Consolidated Schools
Shiprock Board Room
Shiprock, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Parents will learn about the importance of saving and organizing their child’s special education documents, evaluations, and other school information. Parents will receive their own recording keeping binder to take home.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities in the Central Consolidated Schools in the elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Sandra Ration
Exceptional Programs Office
505-368-5163
Lunch Provided
January 16
Cancelled Rescheduled for April 17

Parent Rights/IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Crownpoint High School Library
10:00am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and learn how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public school system. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training is for parents of children in the Crownpoint elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Mr. Helms, Principal
505-721-1620 or Diana Galindo 505- 721-1800
Lunch Provided
January 23
Cancelled Rescheduled for March 25
Parents Rights and IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Navajo Pine High School Library
Navajo, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public school system. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the Navajo Pine elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Mr. McMillan, Principal
505-721-3620 Or
Diana Galindo 505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
February 2008
February 7
Cancelled Rescheduled for March 12
IEP Process & Advocacy
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Educational Development Center, 1000 E. Aztec
Gallup, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP. Parents will learn ways to build partnership with the schools and how to actively advocate for their child’s education.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the Gallup McKinley County Schools in the elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Diana Galindo
505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
February 8
Cancelled Rescheduled for March 13

Parents Rights and IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Tohatchi High School Library
Tohatchi, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public schools. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the Tohatchi elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Mr. Richard Ramsey, Principal
Tohatchi High School
505-721-4820 Or
Diana Galindo
505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
February 13

Pathways to Transition
Grants Cibola County Schools
El Malpais Coyote Golf Course
9:30am – 2:30pm

Training will focus on post secondary education to include employment and employment training for students beyond high school.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk children in the Grants Cibola County Schools in the Grants elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Jean Gold or Bernadette
505-285-2614/2645
Lunch Provided
February 20

Parents Rights and IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Ramah High School Library
Ramah, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public schools. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the Ramah elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Mr. Tim Bond, Principal
505-721-3800 Or
Diana Galindo
505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
February 21

Record Keeping
Zuni Public Schools & Zuni Head Start Program
Zuni Christian School Conference Room
10:00am – 3:00pm

Parents will learn about the importance of saving and organizing their child’s special education documents, evaluations, and other school information. Parents will receive their own recording keeping binder to take home.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities in the Zuni Public Schools elementary, middle and high school, and Zuni Head Start Program, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Francine Cheama
Zuni Head Start Program
505-782-5758
Lunch Provided
March 2008
March 7 IFSP Process, IDEA Part C (birth-3)
Civic Center (200 W. Arlington) Farmington, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

As parents, you want what is best for your child, and you are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure your child gets the best start possible in life. Come and learn how both the federal and state laws guarantee services for your child with special developmental needs.

Contact Information: Rannita Henderson or Delores Harden
505-368-3121 or 505-632-0978
Lunch Provided
March 12 IEP Process & Advocacy
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Educational Development Center, 1000 E. Aztec
Gallup, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP. Parents will learn ways to build partnership with the schools and how to actively advocate for their child’s education.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the Gallup McKinley County Schools in the elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Diana Galindo
505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
March 13 Parents Rights and IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Tohatchi High School Library
Tohatchi, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public schools. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the Tohatchi elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Mr. Richard Ramsey, Principal
Tohatchi High School
505-721-4820 Or
Diana Galindo
505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
March 13-14
RESCHEDULED JUNE 12-13
EPICS 5th Annual Leadership Institute
Farmington, New Mexico

The conference targets those parents who would like to enhance their knowledge and skills in the special education process under the IDEA 2004 – Part B, and who will serve as a support and advocate for other parents in their respective communities.

Contact Information: EPICS Project Office
Jeanette Trancosa or Ronalda Tome
505-867-2215 ext. 111 & 102
Meals and Parent Stipend Provided
March 25 Parents Rights and IEP Process under IDEA 2004
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Navajo Pine High School Library
Navajo, NM
10:00 am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public school system. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the Navajo Pine elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Mr. McMillan, Principal
505 721-3620 Or
Diana Galindo 505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
April 2008
April 3

Mescalero Child Find
Mescalero Apache Early Intervention Program

EPICS Project will participate at the Mescalero Child Find activities.

April 4 Part B & C – Procedural Safeguards
Mescalero Head Start Program

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA Part B and C, and how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public school system. Parents will learn how both the federal and state laws guarantee services for their children with special developmental needs.

Contact Information: Mescalero Head Start Program
505-464-4431 or 505-464-9183
April 8 Parent Rights and IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Cuba Independent Schools
Cuba, NM
10:00am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and learn how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public school system. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Angela Crespin
Cuba Independent Schools
505-289-3211
April 11 Parent Rights and IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Bernalillo Public School District
Bernalillo, NM
10:00am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and learn how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public school system. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training targets parents of children with disabilities and at risk in the elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: EPICS Project - Jeanette Trancosa / Ronalda Tome
505-867-3396 ext 111
April 17 Parent Rights/IEP Process under IDEA Part B
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Crownpoint High School Library
10:00am – 3:00pm

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA, and learn how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the public school system. Parents will learn about the IEP process and who should be on the IEP team, and what factors to consider in the development of the IEP.

Training is for parents of children in the Crownpoint elementary, middle and high school, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Mr. Helms, Principal
505 721-1620 or Diana Galindo 505-721-1800
Lunch Provided
April 18 Part B- Transition and Advocacy
Zuni Public Schools and Head Start Program
Zuni Christian School conference room

The workshop session will include steps to transition from birth to five, elementary to middle school and from high school to adulthood. Parents will gain knowledge and skills in the transition process and in their role and responsibilities of their child’s education.

Contact Information: Francine Cheama
Zuni Head Start Program
505-782-5758
Lunch Provided
April 24 Part C – Procedural Safeguards
Jicarilla Early Intervention Program
Dulce, NM

Training will serve as an opportunity to learn more about what rights parents have under the IDEA Part C, and how they can help their child get the necessary educational services from the early intervention programs. Parents will learn how both the federal and state laws guarantee services for their children with special developmental needs.

This training targets the Jicarilla families of Indian children with developmental delays and those at risk developmentally participating in the FIT programs birth thru 3, and those interested are welcomed.

Contact Information: Jeff Versaw
Jicarilla Child and Family Center
505-759-3304
June 2008
June 12-13 EPICS 5th Annual Leadership Institute
Farmington, New Mexico

The conference targets those parents who would like to enhance their knowledge and skills in the special education process under the IDEA 2004 – Part B, and who will serve as a support and advocate for other parents in their respective communities.

Contact Information: EPICS Project Office
Jeanette Trancosa or Ronalda Tome
505-867-2215 ext. 111 & 102

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Contact Us:
EPICS Project

P.O. Box 788

Bernalillo, NM 87004

Phone: (505) 867-3396
Fax: (505) 867-3398

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