Special Education Services
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will partner with Variety-the Children's Charity of Wisconsin, graduate speech pathology students, and other student volunteers/instructors to host Chatter Matters Camp, an overnight camp for children ages 5-15 who use augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) and their families.
Traditional summer camp activities will be fully adapted for AAC users. Activities include arts and crafts, yard games, dance parties, bowling, talent shows, and more.
Camp will be held Thursday, June 20-Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Family-Engagement-Newsletter-April-2024.pdf
Helpful Websites
Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia and Related Conditions Required by Wisconsin Act 86 (Act 86)
More information can be found at https://dpi.wi.gov/reading/dyslexiaguidebook.
The guidebook can be found at https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/reading/Dyslexia_Guidebook.pdf
Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE)
Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment is a Leadership Development Opportunity for Youth with Disabilities and Their Parents to Learn About the Transition Process in a Unique Way.
YiPPE is a group of youth and their parents who meet together five times during the year. They will hear from speakers and take part in hands-on activities in parallel programs centered around transition. While some topics may overlap, parents will be able to enjoy their own sessions while their youth are learning similar information in a youth-friendly format.
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative
https://wspei.org/
Opening Doors handout.pdfParents in Partnership (PIP)
Parents in Partnership (PIP) is a statewide program which deepens the ability of families and educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. PIP is a leadership development training for parents who have children with disabilities ages 6-14 that takes place over five weekend sessions during the year.
Family Voices of Wisconsin
FAMILY VOICES OF WISCONSIN is a statewide network of families who have children with special health care needs and disabilities and those who work on their behalf. The focus of our work is health care access, coverage and supports and services for children with special needs. We are the home of the Family Voices State Affiliate Organization and Wisconsin’s Family to Family Health Information and Education Network.
Upcoming WI FACETS Free Virtual Professional Learning Events
Wisconsin’s Parent Training and Information Center, WI FACETS, has upcoming webinars. These webinars can be found on the WI FACETS training calendar web page. Click on each title to register for individual events.