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For answers to your special education questions please call our help line at 888-891-6784.  

To request a workshop in the region please contact your Regional Coordinator, or in Salem area call (503) 581-8156; FAX - (503) 391-0429.

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Upcoming Workshops

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February 9, 2010 "Can You Hear Me Now? Communicating Effectively with your IEP" from 10 AM to Noon at the Northwest Regional ESD, Room 316, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, 97126.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org

February 9, 2010 "ABCs and IEPs: Reading, Literacy and the IEP from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the County Commissioners Board Room in La Grande.  For information or to register contact Robin Wortman at 888-505-2673 ext. 211 or email rwortman@orpti.org

February 11, 2010 "Behaviors and the IEP, Supporting Students, Understanding Systems" from 10:00 AM to Noon, at the Renew Consulting Office, 788 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 97367. For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

Canceled February 15, 2010 "Behaviors and the IEP, Supporting Students, Understanding Systems" from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Family and Youth Services, Moore Building, 420 E 5th Street, McMinnville, Or 97128.   For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

February 16, 2010, Behaviors and the IEP: Supporting Students; Understanding Systems  from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Greater Albany School District Office, 718 "7th" Street, Albany Or 97321.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

February 16, 2010 "ABCs and IEPs, Reading, Literacy and the IEP" from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Clatsop Service Center, 3194 Marine Drive, Astoria, 97103.   For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

February 17, 2010, Behavior and the IEP: Supporting Students, Understanding Systems from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Redmond School District, 145 SE Salmon Ave, Redmond, Or 97756. For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

February 17, 2010, Behaviors That Interfere with Learning from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at 135 S Main, Condon, Or 97823. For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

February 18, 2010 "Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD: What's the Same, What's Different, What Works?" from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Umatilla Morrow ESD, Juniper Room, 2001 SW Nye Street, Pendleton, OR 97801.  For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

February 20, 2010  "Saturday Sessions: A Day of Learning"  This event is designed for parents of children with disabilities to help you learn to successfully navigate special education and prepare your child for the future.  There are different concurrent sessions for you to choose from.  The event will be held at the Faith Center, 10300 S "D" Street in Island City from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.  Registration is required.  Contact the Helpline at 888-891-6784 or email rwortman@orpti.org 

February 22, 2010 "The IEP Dance: Learning the Steps" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Mountain Valley Mental Health, 2200 4th Street Baker City, Oregon 97814.  For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

February 22, 2010 "Moving to and Through High School Transition and into Adulthood"  from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, at the School District 55 Administrative Office, 1920 Long Street, Sweet Home, Or 97386.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

February 23, 2010  Behaviors and the IEP: Supporting Students; Understanding Systems  from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the North Santiam School District Building, Santiam Room, 1155 North Third Avenue, Stayton, Oregon 97383.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

February 24, 2010 "ECSE Transition to Kindergarten" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Ash Creek Elementary School, 1360 N 16th Street, Monmouth, Oregon 97361.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

March 1, 2010 Moving to and Through High School Transition and Into Adulthood  from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the McMinnville High School, McMinnville, Oregon.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

March 2, 2010 "EI/ECSE, IFSP, What Do They Mean?" from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Willamette ESD, Marion Room, 2611 Pringle Road SE, Salem Oregon 97302.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

March 4, 2010 "Anxiety and Related Disorders" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Portland Christian School, 11845 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org

March 4, 2010 "IEP Goals, Are Your Child's Adequate and Appropriate?" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Eugene Faith Center, 1410 W 13th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97402.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

March 6, 2010  "Saturday Sessions: A Day of Learning"  This event is designed for parents of children with disabilities to help you learn to successfully navigate special education and prepare your child for the future.  There will be different concurrent sessions for you to choose from.  Providence Medford Medical Center, in Medford from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.  Registration is required.  Contact the helpline at 888-891-6784 or email rwortman@orpti.org 

March 9, 2010 "Transition Information Night!" from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Greater Albany School District Office.  Pizza will be provided for participants.  Please register for this free event by contacting Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415, or email lskipworth@orpti.org 

March 9 & 16, 2010 "IEP Partner Training" at the OrPTI Office, 2288 Liberty Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Must attend BOTH days). Cost of training: Parent - $25.00; Professionals & Others - $50.00.  For information contact Karen Ripplinger at 888-505-2673 ext 212 or email kripplinger@orpti.org 

March 10, 2010 "Behaviors and the IEP; Supporting Students, Understanding Systems" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Clemens Primary School Cafeteria, 535 South 19th Street, Philomath, 97370.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

March 10, 2010 "What Every Parent Needs to Know about the IEP" from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Redmond School District, Curriculum Room, 145 SE Salmon Ave, Redmond, Oregon 97756.  For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

March 11, 2010 "ABCs and IEPs; Reading, Literacy and the IEP"  from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Beaverton Library Conference Room, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, Or 97005.   For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

March 15, 2010, "Moving to and Through High School Transition and into Adulthood" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Malheur ESD, Leggitt Room, 363 A Street West, Vale, Oregon 97918.  Sponsored by the Malheur ESD.  For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

March 16, 2010 "Aspergers and ADHD, what's the same, what's different, and what helps in the classroom" from 10:00 AM to Noon, at the Renew Consulting Office, 788 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 97367. For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

March 16, 2010 "Transition to Kindergarten from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Ontario City Library Community Room, 388 SW 2nd Avenue, Ontario.   For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

March 17, 2010 "IEP Goals: Are Your Child’s Adequate and Appropriate?" from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Family and Youth Services, Moore Building, 420 E 5th Street, McMinnville, Or 97128.   For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

March 18, 2010 "IFSP, EI, ECSE: What Do They Mean?" from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Clatsop Service Center, 3194 Marine Drive, Astoria, 97103.   For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

March 18, 2010 Transition to Kindergarten, Transición al Kinderfrom 6:00 to 7:00 PM at 540 N Settlemier Street, Woodburn Oregon 97071.  Spanish Interpretation provided.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

March 30, 2010 "What Parents Need to Know about the IEP" from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Swindells Center, 830 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, 97213.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

April 1, 2010 "IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: What Parents Should Know" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Portland Christian School, 11845 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

April 6, 2010 " Annual Goals: Are Your Child's IEP Goals Adequate and Appropriate" from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Swindells Center, 830 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, 97213.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

April 10, 2010  "Saturday Sessions: A Day of Learning"  This event is designed for parents of children with disabilities to help you learn to successfully navigate special education and prepare your child for the future.  There will be different concurrent sessions for you to choose from.  This event will be at Sam Boardman Elementary School in Boardman from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.  Registration is required.  Contact the Helpline at 888-891-6784 or email rwortman@orpti.org 

April 12, 2010 "Transition to Kindergarten" from 8:30 to 11:45 AM at the LBCC Annex, (South Parking Lot, Blue Building) 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon Oregon 97355.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

April 12, 2010 "Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD, What's the Same, What's Different and What Helps in the Classroom" from 12:30 to 3:30 PM at the LBCC Annex, (South Parking Lot, Blue Building) 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon Oregon 97355.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

April 13, 2010, Is Your Child a Target of Bullying?  from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Greater Albany School District Office, 718 "7th" Street, Albany Or 97321.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

April 19, 2010 "Can You Hear Me Now? Communication and Skill Building" from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Family and Youth Services, Moore Building, 420 E 5th Street, McMinnville, Or 97128.   For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

April 20, 2010 "School Wide Systems, Understanding RTI/PBIS"  featuring Jeri Harbison, Intervention Coach, North Santiam School District, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the North Santiam School District Building, Santiam Room, 1155 North Third Avenue, Stayton, Oregon 97383.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

April 21, 2010, "Behaviors and the IEP; Supporting Students, Understanding Systems" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Ash Creek Elementary School, 1360 N 16th Street, Monmouth, Or 97361. For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

April 22, 2010 "What Parents Need to Know about the IEP"  from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Beaverton Resource Center, Small Community Room 12500 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton, Or 97005.   For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

April 26, 2010 "Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" from 10:00 AM to Noon, at the Renew Consulting Office, 788 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 97367. For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

April 30 & May 1, 2010 "RISE Conference" at the Salem Conference Center.  For information contact Danielle Bethell at 888-505-2673 ext 105, or email dbethell@orpti.org 

May 4, 2010 "Grade to Grade Transition, Planning for Success" from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Family and Youth Services, Moore Building, 420 E 5th Street, McMinnville, Or 97128.   For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at  541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

May 4, 2010 "Does Your Child Need an IEP or a Section 504 Plan?" from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Beaverton Library Meeting Room B, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, Or 97005.   For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

May 11, 2010 "Does Your Child Need an IEP or a Section 504 Plan? What's the same and what's different about these two federal laws?"  from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Swindells Center, 830 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, 97213.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

May 11, 2010 EI/ECSE, IFSP-What does it mean?  from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Ontario City Library Community Room, 388 SW 2nd Avenue, Ontario, Oregon 97914.  For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420 or email sshown@orpti.org

May 12, 2010, Transition Grade to Grade  from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Greater Albany School District Office, 718 "7th" Street, Albany Or 97321.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415 or email  lskipworth@orpti.org

May 13, 2010 "Transition Grade to Grade, Steps to Success for Students on IEPs" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Eugene Faith Center, 1410 W 13th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97402.  For information, or to register contact Leah Skipworth at 541-791-4415 or email lskipworth@orpti.org

May 13, 2010 "What Parents Need to Know about the IEP" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Portland Christian School, 11845 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

June 3, 2010 "EI/ECSE What do these mean?" from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Portland Christian School, 11845 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216.  For information or to register, please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289, or email vhaight@orpti.org 

Workshops Available

The following workshops are available by request in all regions.

EI/ECSE

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Is Your Child a Target of Bullying?

Behaviors That Interfere with Learning

Transition to Kindergarten

Working with the Professionals in your child's life

"Are We There Yet?  Life After High School"  Transition Issues for Students with Disabilities

Becoming an Adult; Rights and Responsibilities after turning 18

Disability Awareness

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Understanding ADHD

Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD; What's the Same, What's Different and What Helps Both

Understanding Autism

Grade to Grade Transition

What Parents Need to Know about the IEP Process

The IEP Dance: Learning the Steps

The IEP Dance:  Avoiding Stepping on Toes

Partnerships in Special Education

504 & IDEA, What's the Difference

IDEA 04, Special Education Law

 

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