School and Community Partnerships

School and Community Partnerships

The Oakland Schools PAC and the Special Education Administrators in the county met on November 7th to continue their work on strengthening school and community ties. Local schools and parent groups are now planning a number of events aimed at providing access to high quality information and resources to families across the county. Following are the events already scheduled with more to come!

A Night of Resources Presentations By: Celebrate Hope | Sibshops | Easter Seals

January 26th, 6:30-8:00 pm

Lake Orion CERC Bulilding

455 E Scripps Rd, 48360

Understanding the IEP Process

Michigan Alliance for Families

January 11, 2017 6:00 – 8:30

Oakland Schools Technical Campus SE

5055 Delemere Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48073

Register by 1-4-17 with Jill Mazur Skornicka (248) 557-5070 ext. 112 jill.s@michiganallianceforfamilies.org Or online at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/rsvp

“Planning a More Secure Future” – Governmental financial benefits, wills & trusts, guardianship and alternatives for families with special needs

Tom Kendziorski, Executive Director of The Arc

January 19, 2017 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

South Lyon East Media Center

52200 10 Mile Road

South Lyon, MI 48178

Click Here to Register

Conflict Management In Special Education

Oakland Mediation Center

Multiple dates available. Click Here for details

Cost: FREE for both public and private workshops.

Location: Oakland Mediation Center

Audience: This training is ideal for any school staff person working in special education or parent involved in the IEP process.