In observance of Disability Awareness Month, the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Support office will be hosting a symposium filled with seminars and activities between Mar. 11-14.

Education, training, and community and local resources will be presented and explained to give special needs families a better understanding of what is at their fingertips.

Monday, Mar. 11: EFMP Components Overview

• 9:00 a.m. - EFMP Medical

• 9:30 a.m. - HRC

• 10:00 a.m. - EFMP Family Support/Systems Navigator

• 10:30 a.m. - MTF Services

• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break

• 1:00 p.m. - TRICARE

• 1:30 p.m. - FOCUS/MFLCs

• 2:00 p.m. - Resources Overview

• 2:30 p.m. - Housing

Tuesday, Mar. 12: Early Education Focus

• 9:00 a.m. - CYS

• 9:30 a.m. - EDIS

• 10:00 a.m. - DODEA- Preschool

• 10:30 a.m. - Homeschooling Perspective

• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break

• 1:00 p.m. - FOCUS Class/Training

• 2:00 p.m. - FAP Overview/Training

• 5:30 p.m. - Sensory Playgroup

Wednesday, Mar. 13: Special Education Training Day

• 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Let’s Talk About Series with Ms. Marcine Best

  • IEP: Purpose and Process

  • 504 Plans: Purpose and Process

  • IDEA: Overview

  • School Transitions

    • Mock IEP Meeting

    • Toolkit Resources

    • Meaningful Participation

    • Transition Planning

• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break

• 1:00 p.m. - SLO and DODEA (SPED, Paraprofessionals)

  • Process for incoming IEP's

  • Evaluating a child for special education

  • Additional evaluations for current special education students

  • Role of the Para Pro

• 2:00 p.m. - Legal

  • Services and support

  • Parent Rights (Transfer at the Age of Majority)

  • Guardianship of incapacitated adult children

Thursday, Mar. 14: Table Talk Thursday

• 9:00 a.m. - Training for Staff and Professionals

  • Toolkit Resources

  • Support; What Does it Really Look Like?

  • Q & A

• 10:00 a.m. - Panel Discussion/Q&A Session

  • Parents submit questions in advance

  • Panel reviews and provides responses

• 10:30 a.m. - Closing Remarks

• 1:00 p.m. - Review of IEPs with Parents (By Appointment Only)

• 6:00 p.m. - Parents Vibe & Paint

  • Relief and sensory activity for parents

These classes will take place on Panzer Kaserne in Bldg. 2915, Room 222.