PACER’s 2010 Family Leadership Summit - Saturday, May 1, 2010
Information
The Family Leadership Summit is an opportunity for parents of young children with special needs or health concerns who want to gain leadership skills and improve outcomes for other children and families facing similar concerns.
Come learn how to advocate for your children!
Who should attend the Family Leadership Summit:
Participants will:
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Agenda 8:30-9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:30 Welcome and Introductions 9:30-10:15 Why Parent Leadership?, Judy Swett 10:15-10:30 Breakfast 10:30-11:45 Fostering the Leaders Among Us 11:45-12:45 Lunch and Networking 1:00-2:00 Grassroots Organizing 101, Kim Kang 2:00-2:45 Parent Panel 2:45-3:00 Action Plans, Evaluation & Close |
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At Pacer Center
You may register online or by phone:(952) 838-9000. Registration is required and must be received by April 15, 2010.
Accommodations will be available for parents traveling more than 70 miles one way. Local and regional IEICs are encouraged to financially support the attendance of one or two parent representatives.
For more information visit http://www.pacer.org/ec/summit/ or contact Judy Swett at 952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237.
Registration is required and must be received by April 15, 2010.
Space is limited, so please register early.
Sponsored by PACER’s Family Information and Resources Project. Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. The source of the funds is from federal awards, Special Education - Part B 619 and Part C.
Making Young & At Risk Children a Priority, Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Northland Foundation Presents Nationally Renowned Speaker
Anne Gearity on Making Young & At Risk Children a Priority
Dr. Gearity has a mental health practice with children, adolescents and adults; does community consultation and developed an innovative intervention model for very at risk young children presenting with aggressive behaviors in collaboration with the Washburn Center for Children. She specialize in development and risk/ how can we help young children manage adversity and keep growing.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
6:30-8:30 PM
Edgewater Conference Center, Lake Superior Room, 2400 London Road, Duluth
FREE of charge, but space is limited.
CEUs are available for Duluth Public Schools and cooperating school districts. If you have questions, email or call the Northland Foundation.
The Minds of Boys & Girls, Monday, April 12, 2010
Northland Foundation Presents Nationally Renowned Speaker
Michael Gurian on The Minds of Boys & Girls
Helping Our Children Do Their Best in School and Life
Bestselling author, international speaker, and co-founder of the Gurian Institute, Michael Gurian will explore the differences in girls’ and boys’ brains and how gender affects the way children behave and learn. He has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain science into homes, schools, corporations, and public policy.
Monday, April 12, 2010,
6:30-8:30 PM
Inn on Lake Superior, Northern Lights Ballroom, Duluth
For parents, teachers, early childhood & youth development professionals, medical & mental health providers, and concerned adult community members
Free; no RSVP necessary
CEU’s are available for Duluth Public Schools & cooperating school districts
CONTACT:
Northland Foundation @ 218-723-4040 / 800-433-4045
Children’s Play: The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring
Mesabi Range Community Technical College, Auditorium, Virginia
Enjoy the performance of this children’s play: “The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring,” written by Janie Downey Maxwell, directed by Kristi Sutton Ongalo. Performances on Saturday, March 27 at 1 and 3 pm, Sunday, March 28 at 1 pm only.
Admission: Children, students, senior citizens $3, adults $5.
Quad Cities Community Book Drive
February is I Love to Read Month
Give the Gift of Reading!
Gather your gently used books or purchase a new book for children. We welcome books appropriate for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school-age children.
Drop off locations include:
■ Apple Tree Learning Center, Virginia
■ Eveleth Public Library
■ Gilbert Public Library
■ Nelle Shean Elementary School, Gilbert
■ Merritt Elementary School, Mt. Iron
■ Mountain Iron Public Library
■ Parkview Learning Center, Virginia
■ Virginia Public Library, Virginia
■ Y-Wee Care Daycare Center, Mesabi College, Virginia
Books collected will be distributed at our
Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED) Literacy Event
On Monday, May 17, 2010
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Merritt Elementary School, Mountain Iron
This book drive is co-sponsored by
The Quad Cities Area Early Childhood Coalition
Apple Tree Learning Center
Y-Wee Care
Eveleth-Gilbert ECFE and School Readiness
Mountain Iron-Buhl ECFE and School Readiness
Virginia ECFE and School Readiness
Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, and Virginia Public Libraries
Please call 742-3805 or visit one of the drop off sites for more information.
Voice’s for Children Advocacy Day — Save this date!
Join nearly 1,000 parents, legislators, business leaders, early childhood educators, children, and early care and education advocacy groups at the State Capitol for the ninth annual “Voices for Children” rally.
This group will gather to urge the Legislature and Governor to make greater investments in early childhood care and education. A morning of activities including the rally, performances by the Teddy Bear Band and interactive music and story time are planned to engage attendees of all ages.
Ride the Head Start bus from the Range!
Contact Arrowhead Head Start Community Relations Manager Jerry Crittenden at 218-749-2912 x252 or jerry.crittenden@aeoa.org to be put on the list!
Learn more from:
- • Voices for Children
- • Ready 4 K
- • Interfaith Children’s Advocacy Network (iCAN)
- • Parents United for Public Schools
Greenhouse Update
The Virginia Greenhouse Feasibilty Study and Business Plan has been finalized. There will be a public meeting (Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole) and Open House on January 28, 2010.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10-11 a.m. Tour of the Greenhouse for City Councilors (and staff and public)
11-12 p.m. Presentation by the University of MN Sustainability Partnership of the Greenhouse Feasibility Study & Business Plan
1-3 p.m. Public Open House at the Virginia Greenhouse
Please join us and spread the word!!
Nevada Littlewolf
Virginia City Council
Citizen’s in Action Training in Duluth
Saturday, January 30, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (registration opens at 9:30 AM)
Unitarian Universalist Church, 835 West College Street, Duluth
Come learn about the process of government and how to effect positive change. Minnesota State Representative Frank Hornstein will be the keynote speaker. Local elected leaders are invited to participate in discussion with participants on today’s most pressing issues. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters Duluth and over 20 area nonprofits.
Both events are free and open to the public. Call Jennifer at 865-0112 to carpool from the Quad Cities!
Quad Cities Area Early Childhood Coalition Meeting
1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 14, Merritt Elementary School, Mountain Iron
Agenda: Continued planning of the spring literacy event.
Hostess: Jodie Phaneuf
Come join us to learn more about the coalition!
Disability Matters
Share your story with your Iron Range Legislators and the Capitol!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 5:30 PM
Rustic Rock Chop House
301 Hat Trick Avenue, Eveleth
Hors d’oeuvres will be served
Let your legislators know how their work in St. Paul affects Iron Range children and adults with disabilities. Hear what they think will be happening in the new session. The economic downturn will not be going away soon and legislators will have to make some tough choices.
We need to help them by providing useful information. Come and share:
• Success Stories; Many community services can, and do, work!
• Your ideas for cost savings and/or getting rid of red tape
• The programs that you can’t live without
• The economic impact of community-based services and the jobs provided in communities all over
the Range
• What’s working in Education, and how Special Education funding and programs affect you and your
family
• What Personal Care Attendant cuts mean to your family
• The effect of waiting lists
• Your issues with Health and Dental Care
If possible, please come with your stories written, so our legislators can take your words back to St. Paul. Share the circumstances of your needs, describe services and how they are funded, the consequences or impact of losing services or funding, and describe possible solutions.
The event is free, but you must REGISTER in order to attend.
CALL Diane at 218-750-1251 to register.
Sponsored by the Northland Intervention Interagency Committee (NIIC) and Arc Range Chapter. Print and distribute the flyer!
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