IDEA and McKinney-Vento Laws: Rights and Resources for SC Families: Summerville Location
2024-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lowcountry Conference Center, 406 Stigma Drive, Summerville, SC, United States
Across South Carolina, more and more families are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability.
Join Family Connection of South Carolina to learn more about rights and resources for students under two federal laws, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. These free, one-day trainings are open to professionals and community-based organizations and will include an in-depth discussion on identification, coordination, and implementation in South Carolina.
Registration now open!
Check back for more details. For questions or accommodations, email trainings@familyconnectionsc.org.

IDEA and McKinney-Vento Laws: Rights and Resources for SC Families
2024-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Lowcountry Conference Center, 406 Stigma Drive, Summerville, SC, United States
Coming to the Lowcountry:
Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lowcountry Conference Center
406 Sigma Dr,
Summerville, SC 29486

Across South Carolina, more families are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability.
Join Family Connection of South Carolina to learn more about rights and resources for students under two federal laws, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This free, one-day training is open to professionals and family-serving organizations and will include an in-depth discussion on identification, coordination, and implementation in South Carolina. Register!

For questions or accommodations, email trainings@familyconnectionsc.org.

Family Live Chat from Parenting Special Needs: Helping your Anxious Child
2024-09-24 20:00 - 21:00
Many children live with anxiety and fears. In this family chat, families will have a chance to hear strategies from clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Moskowitz whose research focuses upon parent-mediated approaches to improve the quality of life for anxious youth with IDD and autism. The event will be held on Zoom on September 24th from 8 – 9 PM.

QUESTIONS? Send Chantai@parentingspecialneeds.org any questions or challenges regarding accessing care for your loved one you would like addressed in this Family Chat.

Register here!

Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
2024-09-26 08:00 - 13:00
Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
Thursday, September 26
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cindy Tomlinson will discuss the important role parents play in laying the foundations for children’s success at school and beyond. Learn the six tips to being an effective teacher at home. The series focuses on positive ways to promote children’s development, and is designed for parents and caregivers of children up to age 12–but all parents are welcome. Each session is approved for 1.5 hours of Foster Parent Credit. Register!
