2010-2011 Education & Support Series for Parents of Children with

Special Needs or Challenging Behaviors
 

 

South Dakota Parent Connection and USD Center for Disabilities are excited to host a series of FREE presentations for parents of students with attention, autism spectrum, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, or learning disorders. 

 
Meetings will be held September 9 through May 12 on the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30pm Central Time/6-7:30pm Mountain Time. Childcare is not provided. 
 
Site locations determined by pre-registration.  Site and registration information follows meeting dates and topics.

 

Meetings Dates and Topics

 

September 9 - What Parents Need to Know (About Sexuality)

Discussing issues of sexuality is often uncomfortable for parents and youth.  This session will help parents plan how they want to prepare youth for the changes of puberty and adolescence. Presented by SD Parent Connection.

 

Handout:  Parent Toolkit

 

Sites: 

Brookings: South Dakota State University, Pugsley Hall (NE corner of 8th and Medary Avenue), Room 205.

 

Chamberlain: Chamberlain High School, 1000 Sorenson Drive, DDN room near library.

 

Huron:  Huron Middle School,1045 18th St SW.  Park in horseshoe parking lot in front of school, enter through front doors and follow signs to DDN Room.

 

Pierre:  Capitol Building, Studio A (basement), 500 E. Capital.

 

Rapid City:  SD School of Mines, 501 E. Saint Joseph St., Classroom Building, Room 109. Park in Surbeck Lot.

 

Sioux Falls:  Sanford/USD Wegner Health Science Center, 1400 W. 22nd St.

 

Yankton:  Yankton High Schoool, 1801 Summit St., Room # 222. Enter through main entrance.

 

October 14 - Managing Behavior in the Home

Strategies for responding to behavior issues at home are consistently ranked as a priority need by parents. This session will focus on the basics of managing behavior at home while offering strategies to deal with everyday problems. Presented by Ruth Fodness, School Psychologist.

 

Sites: 

Brookings: South Dakota State University, Pugsley Hall (NE corner of 8th and Medary Avenue), Room 205.

 

Chamberlain: Chamberlain High School, 1000 Sorenson Drive, DDN room near library.

 

Huron:  Huron Middle School,1045 18th St SW.  Park in horseshoe parking lot in front of school, enter through front doors and follow signs to DDN Room.

 

Pierre:  Capitol Building, Studio A (basement), 500 E. Capital.

 

Rapid City:  SD School of Mines, 501 E. Saint Joseph St., Classroom Building, Room 109. Park in Surbeck Lot.

 

Salem:  McCook Central School, 200 East Essex Ave. 

 

Sioux Falls:  Sanford/USD Wegner Health Science Center, 1400 W. 22nd St.

 

Watertown:  in process, check back for details

 

Yankton:  Yankton High Schoool, 1801 Summit St., Room # 222. Enter through main entrance.

 

 If interested in attending this session, REGISTER NOW: Click here 

 

November 11 - Veteran's Day.  No session.

 

December 9 - Managing Conflict

Disagreements are inevitable. How we respond to conflict is a matter of choice.  What we say and how we behave can impact the outcome, for better or for worse.  This session will offer a variety of effective strategies for resolving disputes.  Presented by SD Parent Connection.

 

Sites: 

Brookings: South Dakota State University, Pugsley Hall (NE corner of 8th and Medary Avenue), Room 205.

 

Chamberlain: Chamberlain High School, 1000 Sorenson Drive, DDN room near library.

 

Huron:  Huron Middle School,1045 18th St SW.  Park in horseshoe parking lot in front of school, enter through front doors and follow signs to DDN Room.

 

Pierre:  Capitol Building, Studio A (basement), 500 E. Capital.

 

Rapid City:  SD School of Mines, 501 E. Saint Joseph St., Classroom Building, Room 109. Park in Surbeck Lot.

 

Salem:  McCook Central School, 200 East Essex Ave. 

 

Sioux Falls:  Sanford/USD Wegner Health Science Center, 1400 W. 22nd St.

 

Yankton:  Yankton High Schoool, 1801 Summit St., Room # 222. Enter through main entrance.

 

 If interested in attending this session, REGISTER NOW: Click here 

 

January 13 - Managing Behaviors at School

What is the school's responsibility when it comes  to your child's behavior?  This session will discuss behavioral assessments and positive behavior plans that schools should utilize to ensure student success is supported and behavior is dealt with in a positive, proactive way. Presented by Becky Cain, Special Education Programs, South Dakota Department of Education.

 

Sites: 

Brookings: South Dakota State University, Pugsley Hall (NE corner of 8th and Medary Avenue), Room 205.

 

Chamberlain: Chamberlain High School, 1000 Sorenson Drive, DDN room near library.

 

Huron:  Huron Middle School,1045 18th St SW.  Park in horseshoe parking lot in front of school, enter through front doors and follow signs to DDN Room.

 

Pierre:  Capitol Building, Studio A (basement), 500 E. Capital.

 

Rapid City:  SD School of Mines, 501 E. Saint Joseph St., Classroom Building, Room 109. Park in Surbeck Lot.

 

Salem:  McCook Central School, 200 East Essex Ave. 

 

Sioux Falls:  Sanford/USD Wegner Health Science Center, 1400 W. 22nd St.

 

Watertown:  in process, check back for details

 

Yankton:  Yankton High Schoool, 1801 Summit St., Room # 222. Enter through main entrance.
  
           If interested in attending this session, REGISTER NOW: Click here 
 
February 10 - Managing Issues of Adolescents and Teens
This session will provide information that will allow parents and educators to understand the adolescent / teen brain and its development as it relates to social and behavioral issues.  Presented by Marcia Maltaverne, Education Strategist, Center for Disabilities.
 
          If interested in attending this session, REGISTER NOW: Click here 
 
March 10 - IEPs and Parental Rights
Parental rights (procedural safeguards) are built into special education law.  This session will provide information that will allow parents to understand and exercise their rights in their efforts to ensure their child receives a free and appropriate public education. Presented by Rosa Herman, Western Division Coordinator, SD Parent Connection.
         
           If interested in attending this session, REGISTER NOW: Click here 
 
SITE LOCATIONS DETERMINED BY
PRE-REGISTRATION
Meeting locations will be available at only those sites that have attendees pre-registered for sessions. Available locations include:


  • Aberdeen
  • Brookings
  • Chamberlain
  • Huron
  • Pierre
  • Rapid City
  • Salem
  • Sioux Falls
  • Watertown
  • Yankton
REGISTER NOW:
 
Or contact SD Parent Connection at  1-800-640-4553, 605-361-3171 or sdpc@sdparent.org.