Upcoming EFMP Workshops & Events

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• EFMP Special Olympic Basketball Practice

  • Start
    18 Nov 2024
  •  
    16:30
  • End
    27 Jan 2025
  •  
    18:30
  • Location
    James Gym

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  Please come out and join our Team Scott Special Olympics Basketball.  Athletes are invited to participate in Special Olympics with our fantastic Team Scott Athletes. 

  At these practices, we will be focusing on Basketball Skills as well as team play.

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• EFMP Combined Cancer Support Group Holiday Party

  • When
    19 Dec 2024
  •  
    17:00 - 19:00
  • Location
    Off Site

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  Join us for a nice evening of supporting and sharing. Regardless of where you are in your journey, you are invited to join our group. We meet odd months on the 3rd Thursday and would love to meet you.

  
  

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• EFMP - Workshop - Mastering IEP Meetings: Tips for Success

  • When
    31 Jan 2025
  •  
    16:00 - 18:00
  • Location
    M&FRC

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  Workshop Objectives

  1. Understand the IEP Process
     • Define what an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is and why it is crucial for their child’s education.
     • Identify the key components of an IEP, including goals, services, accommodations, and modifications.
     • Understand the timeline of the IEP process, from initial development to periodic reviews and updates.
  2. Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
     • Gain a clear understanding of their legal rights as parents in the IEP process.
     • Learn how to advocate effectively for their child within the legal framework of special education laws (IDEA, Section 504, etc.).
     • Understand the process of consent, revisions, and making decisions for their child’s educational plan.
  3. Prepare for IEP Meetings
     • Develop strategies for preparing for IEP meetings, including gathering relevant information, setting goals, and listing concerns.
     • Learn how to organize and prioritize questions and topics to discuss during the meeting.
     • Understand how to work collaboratively with the school team to develop the best IEP for their child.
  4. Communicate Effectively During IEP Meetings
     • Use effective communication skills, such as active listening and clear articulation of needs, to ensure their voice is heard.
     • Learn how to ask questions and request clarification on educational terminology or decisions.
     • Build confidence in presenting their child’s strengths and needs to the IEP team.
  5. Navigate Challenges and Resolve Disagreements
     • Gain strategies for handling difficult situations, such as disagreements with the school team or issues with implementation.
     • Learn how to stay calm and focused during challenging conversations or when facing resistance.
     • Understand how to request additional meetings or modifications if things aren’t working for their child.
  6. Understand the Role of Parents as Advocates
     • Learn how to be a strong advocate for their child’s needs within the IEP process.
     • Gain knowledge of how to collaborate with teachers, specialists, and school administrators to ensure appropriate services.
     • Understand how to monitor progress and follow through with IEP goals to ensure accountability.
  7. Build Positive Relationships with the School Team
     • Develop strategies for fostering a collaborative, positive relationship with teachers, administrators, and service providers.
     • Learn how to approach the IEP process as a partnership between the school and home.
     • Understand the importance of keeping an open line of communication after the meeting to ensure successful implementation.
  8. Ensure Follow-Through and Monitor Progress
     • Learn how to track their child’s progress on IEP goals and request updates from the school team when needed.
     • Understand how to address
     •  concerns or challenges that arise during the school year and request adjustments to the IEP.
     • Know when and how to request an IEP meeting for a revision or reevaluation if their child’s needs change.

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• Financial Foundations - Lunch & Learn

  • When
    15 Sep 2025
  •  
    12:00 - 12:45
  • Location
    M&FRC
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Emergency Financial Preparedness

  September is National Preparedness Month; bring your lunch and join us as we discuss financial planning for and recovering from natural (and other) disasters!

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• Financial Foundations - Lunch & Learn

  • When
    6 Oct 2025
  •  
    12:00 - 12:45
  • Location
    M&FRC
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Estate Planning Starter

  How much is enough for our loved ones?  It depends.  What should I do first?  It depends.  Who should I contact to get started?  It depends.  There is no one-size-fits-all estate plan, but we can help give you the tools you need to get started on your Estate Planning Journey.  Bring your lunch and your questions!

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• Financial Foundations - Lunch & Learn

  • When
    15 Dec 2025
  •  
    12:00 - 12:45
  • Location
    M&FRC
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Consumer Protection

  Frauds, Scams, Identity Theft...learn tools to be a more aware consumer and avoid the financial hardships that come with being the victim of fraud, scams, and identity theft!

  Bring your lunch and join us!

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