CoffeeChats22-23FINAL.pdf
Special Education Parent Connections
How to Connect?
- Parent Education
- Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
- Coffee Chat with the Principal and Mrs. Delk
- Special Education Middle School Transition
Parent Education
Parent Education Opportunities
Identifying Anxiety in Youth and Next Steps for Supporting Your Child
A CHOC Child Psychologist will provide education on anxiety in children and teenagers in comparison to other common mental health conditions. Additionally, they will teach skills for engaging with an anxious child and determining when to seek additional help. A brief review of resources available, within the community, to help children and teens address their anxiety will also be provided.
Virtual Training on October 10, 2022- 12:00PM
Introduction to Special Education
This workshop is designed for parents and family members of students who are eligible for special education or for anyone who is interested in learning more about special education and the IEP process. Topics include the Assessment Process, Parental Rights, Understanding the IEP, IEP goals and services, and other issues related to special education. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Several workshops will be offered during the school year. The same material will be covered at each workshop.
Virtual Training on October 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Virtual Training on December 13, 2022 at 6:00PM
Please RSVP to the Greater Anaheim SELPA office via Jennifer Cox: jcox@gaselpa.org - a Zoom link will be provided after registration.
When Anxiety Attacks: Supporting Your Anxious Child
Come learn from a CHOC Mental Health Therapist about why your children and teens may experience anxious feelings and what that anxiety may be telling them. Learn strategies to help children and teens address anxiety symptoms in the moment as well as ways to support lifestyle management of anxiety symptoms.
Virtual Training on October 17, 2022 - 11:00AM
Understanding the Individual Education Program (IEP): The Process and the Document
In this training you will gain an understanding of how special education staff, with your input and collaboration, develop your child's IEP document. In addition, the IEP document will be explained page by page. Increasing your understanding of the IEP process and IEP document will assist you in becoming a more effective and confident member of the IEP Team.
Virtual Training on October 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Please RSVP to the Greater Anaheim SELPA office via Jennifer Cox: jcox@gaselpa.org - a Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Depression in Youth: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
This presentation will review how to identify symptoms of depression in youth. As part of the presentation, a CHOC Pediatric Psychologist will also provide strategies parents and caregivers can use to help their child cope with symptoms of depression as well as provide insights into when and how to seek professional help.
Virtual Training on November 2, 2022 at 10:30AM
Being There for Someone With Depression
This presentation will be provided by a CHOC Psychologist and will focus on expanding the community’s understanding of common symptoms and behaviors associated with depression, across different environments. Additionally, the presentation will provide the audience with strategies that caregivers/general public can use to help support those with depression.
Virtual Training on November 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Eating Disorders 101:The Facts on How Eating Disorders Impact Youth
This presentation will provide an overview of eating disorders that are common in children and teens. As part of the presentation, audience members will be able to identify hallmark symptoms of an eating disorder. The presentation will also teach caregivers, parents and the general public how to help children/teens foster a healthier relationship with food as well as with their body image in an effort to reduce disordered eating behaviors.
Virtual Training on November 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is operated through the SELPA and is comprised of parents, educators and community members. The primary purpose of the committee is to facilitate communication and understanding, leading to improved special education programs and related services, and to assist in the development of the Local Plan for Special Education which is submitted to the State Department of Education for approval. Each district is allowed 2-4 participants.
If you are interested in representing Los Alamitos Unified School District in the CAC, please contact:
SELPA Executive Director
Paul Lavigne, Ed.D.
(714) 796-8960
plavigne@gaselpa.org