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The Florida Inclusion Network is offering a 1-hour virtual parent workshop, "What It Means To Have an Inclusive School," on May 12, 2022. Choose between a 10:00am (bit.ly/3tV2Hae) or 5:00pm (bit.ly/3KJ6v53) session. Questions - email dard@contactfin.net.

TONIGHT: Join @sarasotaschools and over 35 local agencies TONIGHT for our annual 2022 ESE Agency Fair and Resource Night! See you tonight from 4:30-6:30pm at Suncoast Technical College at 4748 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233.

@FIN_Statewide Parent Workshop: What it Means to Have an Inclusive Classroom - February 22, 2022 at 10:00am or 5:00pm. Register for 10:00am: bit.ly/3AaqW71. Register for 5:00pm: bit.ly/3tMcBMC Email Danielle.ard@sarasotacountyschools.net for more information.

@sarasotaschools is hosting a parent webinar, “Deferral Diploma Options for High School Students on Alternative Curriculum Access Points” on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00am and 5:30pm at sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/3960011606. Email lyna.jimenez-ruiz@sarasotacountyschools.net.

FIN Parent Webinar: “Myths and Facts about Inclusion," 1/27/22 - offered at 10:00am & 5:00pm. Participate in a discussion regarding inclusion and the research behind inclusive practices. 10:00am Registration: eventbrite.com/e/181332178427 5:00pm Registration: eventbrite.com/e/181334505387

@faceautism FREE Sensory Friendly Santa! Saturday, December 11 (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (2256 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota, FL 34239). Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment - low lighting, soft music & therapy dogs! Call 813-240-3044 w/questions!

FIN Parent Workshop: "What it Means to be an Advocate," November 18th @ 10:00am & 5:00pm. Parents of students with disabilities are invited to learn how to advocate in positive and productive ways. Contact Danielle Ard, FIN Facilitator at dard@contactfin.com.

@sarasotaschools Access Points Parent Webinar 10/14/21 at 10:00am and 6:30pm. This learning opportunity is for parents/guardians of students with significant cognitive disabilities. Discover curriculum resources and tools for your child. Zoom Link: sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/3960011606

Parent Webinar - October 15 @ 11:30am! Learn ways to organize and facilitate your child’s learning, using strategies that work for any subject area. Register at fdlrs.org/free-parent-we…. Contact Lanette Devitt at lanette.devitt@sarasotacountyschools.net for questions.

Calling all @sarasotaschools ESE Families! Join the district on Thursday,9/30/21 at 10:00am for our online Parent Advisory meeting. RSVP is required to attend – tinyurl.com/eseparents. Meeting link will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.

PARENT WEBINAR: @fdlrs invites parents of students with disabilities to a virtual learning opportunity, “The Benefits of Least Restrictive Environment” - Friday, September 17 @ 11:30. Register at: fdlrs.org/free-parent-we….

@sarasotaschools ESE Department is hosting a parent webinar, “Deferral Diploma Options for High School Students on Alternative Curriculum Access Points,” on 9/15/21 at 10:00am and 6:30pm. Join at sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/3960011606 during our morning or evening session.

Every family in Florida has access to a comprehensive library of digital books for children 12 and under at readingiq.com.

@fdlrs FREE Parent Webinar - “Understanding Exceptional Student Education.” Learn about the meanings of the acronyms associated with ESE, the eligibility process, categories, supports, and scholarships. Friday, August 20 @ 11:30 fdlrs.org/free-parent-we…

Florida Inclusion Network invites parents of students with disabilities to a 1-hour webinar about effective communication tips when working with schools and school staff. Use the web address to log in and register for the class. Questions, email dard@contactfin.net.

PARENT WEBINAR: “Resources for Parents and Families” Friday, May 21, 2021 @ 11:30am-1:00pm. @FDLRS will be joined by @FND_USA to share new resources and websites for students with disabilities and their families. Join the webinar at fdlrs.adobeconnect.com/parent_webinar….

Make your voice heard! Each year, the FLDOE surveys parents of children with IEPs to determine how well a child’s school is partnering with the family. The survey is open until 5/31/21. Complete online at esesurvey.com or request a paper copy from your child’s school!

@sarasotaschools Pupil Support Services is hosting an informational parent webinar about Access Points Standards on May 27th at 10:00am and 6:00pm. Register at tinyurl.com/mayaccess. This event will be hosted on Zoom at sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/3960011606.

Gifted Webinar @pineviewschool - April 21 @ 4:30PM “How to Help Your Child Beat Test Anxiety.” Dr. Christopher Cortman, PSYD, will discuss test anxiety and offer effective techniques to work through stress and anxiety. Zoom Link: sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/89529052568 Passcode: Gifted