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SUMMARY:Watch: Students with Disabilities and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Students with Disabilities and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs” workshop here.\nThis workshop explores the different programs and courses offered through Career and Technical Education (CTE)\, and the ways that families\, schools and CTE centers can collaborate to support students with disabilities who want to pursue a technical education program. \nPresenter: \n\nJohn Spinney\, Postsecondary Transition Coordinator at the VT Agency of Education. John is in his 20th year at the AOE\, where he works to support systems that promote good transitions to post school life for students with disabilities statewide. John’s two youngest brothers were adopted as infants\, and both have Down Syndrome. John grew up being immersed in the disability world and is the legal guardian for his two brothers who are now in their 40s.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-students-with-disabilities-and-career-and-technical-education-cte-programs/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T182742Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: Residential Placements – What Should Families Know?
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Residential Placements – What Should Families Know?” workshop here.\nSometimes\, children and youth with disabilities are placed in residential schools/placements\, which can include out of state facilities. Placements could be through the school or a state agency. There is preparation before your child starts their new program\, considerations during their placement and then proactive ways for schools and families to plan for children’s return back to their communities. This workshop reviews the Vermont Agency of Education’s published document which has suggestions for school teams and local agencies on collaboration through the process\, keeping families and students’ needs at the forefront of every conversation. \nPresenter: \n\nAlicia Hanrahan – Vermont Agency of Education’s Interagency Coordinator and Education Programs Manager. Alicia is part of the new Safe and Healthy Schools Team which covers topic areas such as Chronic Absenteeism\, Behavioral Threat Assessments\, Hazing\, Harassment and Bullying\, Mental Health\, and School Safety. She has been at AOE for 27 years…the first 15 in special education monitoring and the last 12 immersed in Interagency work. Alicia is part of the Case Review Committee (CRC) which helps to place students in residential facilities and is also Co-Chair of the State Interagency Team.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-12-2-residential-placements-what-should-families-know/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251001T132030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T132055Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Town School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the National Life Foundation Group
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/newport-town-school/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
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CREATED:20251103T204342Z
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SUMMARY:Samuel Morey Elementary (Lake Morey) School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/samuel-morey-elementary-lake-morey-school-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000
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CREATED:20250917T151028Z
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SUMMARY:Woodstock Elementary School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/woodstock-elementary-school-puppet-presentation-2/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000
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CREATED:20251103T204545Z
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SUMMARY:Proctor Elementary School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Resilience Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/proctor-elementary-school-puppet-presentation-2/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
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CREATED:20251103T204727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204727Z
UID:12292-1768291200-1768323600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Troy School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/troy-school-puppet-presentation-2/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251001T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T132342Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Mountain Union School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Resilience Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/blue-mountain-union-school-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T140000
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CREATED:20251204T211544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T181343Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: Rule 4500 in Vermont Schools: Information for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of  the “Rule 4500 in Vermont Schools: Information for Parents & Caregivers” workshop here.\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for parents and caregivers that would like a clear\, accessible understanding of Vermont’s regulations on the use of restraint and seclusion (Rule 4500) in schools. It reviews when and why these interventions may be used\, what protections exist for students\, what documentation families should expect\, and how schools can partner proactively with caregivers to keep students safe. \nPresenter: \n\nAshley Riendeau\, M.Ed.\, School Climate Program Coordinator at the Vermont Agency of Education Ashley leads statewide work related to restraint and seclusion (Rule 4500)\, school climate and belonging\, restorative approaches\, exclusionary discipline\, and Harassment-Hazing-Bullying prevention. She provides technical assistance to SU/SDs across Vermont and supports implementation of trauma-informed\, proactive\, equitable systems\, legally aligned practices\, and develops guidance and resources to strengthen family-school partnerships.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-1-22-rule-4500-in-vermont-schools-information-for-parents-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T170000
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CREATED:20250827T111246Z
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UID:12183-1769500800-1769533200@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:St. Francis Xavier School Puppet Presentation
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URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/st-francis-xavier-school-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251202T203438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T194154Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: Preparing Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Users for Transition: Tips and Tools!
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Preparing Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Users for Transition: Tips and Tools!” workshop here.\nFor young people with disabilities\, there are many moving pieces and processes around the transition from school to adult services. There are unique needs for those with communication disabilities who may use augmentative alternative communication (AAC) systems. There is need to educate new community communication partners about the person’s communication and any technology that is used. Being thoughtful\, intentional and systematic about the communication support needs of the individual who is transitioning can increase the chances of their being included in a meaningful way. In this workshop\, you will hear strategies from a Speech-Language Pathologist\, AAC Specialist and a Parent with lived experience. Intended audience would be care partners of high school students transitioning to adult community services. This talk hopes to equip and inform families with children using AAC as well as school and community professionals who support these individuals. \nPresenters: \n\nAshley Couture\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP\, Speech Language Pathologist with True Voice and Communication Consultant with the VT Interdisciplinary Team. Ashley has been working in the field of Speech Language Pathology in Vermont for over 25 years. She specializes in AAC across the life span by consulting with school teams on getting students access to AAC as well as with designated adult services agencies increasing communication access for adults with developmental disabilities.\nTheresa Soares\, parent of a young adult with a motor disability\, and has been employed supporting parents of young children\, with and without disabilities\, for over 20 years. Theresa is mom to two young adults who were born prematurely 24 years ago. Joe was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 5 months and has been connected to disability services ever since. His cerebral palsy affects all of his motor systems\, requiring a collaborative approach to his daily living needs as well as his communication with a complex speech generating device.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-preparing-augmentative-alternative-communication-aac-users-for-transition-tips-and-tools/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20260113T223741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T143634Z
UID:12373-1770127200-1770130800@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Understanding VT Education Transformation: Continued Impacts and Opportunities for Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of  the “Understanding VT Education Transformation: Continued Impacts and Opportunities for Special Education” workshop here.\nVermont legislators continue to focus on sweeping education transformation in our state. The passage of Act 73 at the end of the 2025 session set into motion significant changes in both the delivery and funding of public education in Vermont – yet many of those changes don’t go into effect until the current legislature acts on additional reforms. This Fall\, a number of key reports were issued that pertain specifically to how schools provide (and fund) special education services. All of these discussions have unique implications for students with disabilities. Join us to learn about the latest in this education transformation\, with an emphasis on how this might impact special education in our State. \nPresenter: \n\nMeagan Roy\, Ed.D.\, Coordinator of School Leadership Programs at Saint Michael’s College. Meagan currently serves as the Coordinator of School Leadership Programs at St. Michael’s College. Previously\, she served as Superintendent of the Washington Central Unified Union School District and spent more than a decade in the Champlain Valley Union School District as their Director of Student Support Services.  She began her Vermont teaching career as an Intensive Needs special educator\, and her professional endeavors are deeply connected to ensuring that public schools can serve all students. Meagan is deeply invested and engaged in education policy work at the state level and has a particular interest in supporting schools as they implement policy locally. She is a past President of the Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators and past Chair of the Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont. Meagan is a graduate of Simmons College in Boston\, MA and completed her Master and Doctoral degrees in UVM’s Education Leadership and Policy Studies program.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-2-3-understanding-vt-education-transformation-continued-impacts-and-opportunities-for-special-education/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251103T205057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T205057Z
UID:12293-1770278400-1770310800@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:MMUUSD/Underhill ID Preschool Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/mmuusd-underhill-id-preschool-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251216T200104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145938Z
UID:12344-1770732000-1770735600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Behavior Threat Assessments in Schools – What Should Families Know?
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Behavior Threat Assessments in Schools – What Should Families Know?” workshop here.\n\n\n\n\nA Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) gathers information about\, assesses and manages dangerous or violent situations in schools. All schools are required to have a trained Behavioral Threat Assessment Team. What are the steps of the BTA process? Who is responsible for carrying out the BTA? How might a BTA be used for a student on an IEP? What role does a parent have if their child is referred for a BTA? Join us for this family-friendly workshop to learn more about BTAs. \nPresenter: \n\nCammie Naylor – Staff Attorney with the Disability Law Project at Vermont Legal Aid\, Inc. As a former children’s therapist\, Cammie has long advocated for the needs of children and their families. She joined Vermont Legal Aid as a Staff Attorney in 2017. She has a deep passion for protecting the rights of children and advocating within spaces where a child’s needs and rights intersect. Cammie advocates for children with disabilities regarding their rights in schools\, and other individuals with disabilities who are facing legal problems like guardianship\, access to health care\, or discrimination because of their disabilities.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-2-10-behavior-threat-assessments-in-schools-what-should-families-know/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251103T205257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T205257Z
UID:12294-1770969600-1771002000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Townshend Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the Oakland Foundation
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/townshend-elementary-school/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251103T205337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T205337Z
UID:12295-1771315200-1771347600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Jay-Westfield Elementary School Puppet Presentation
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URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/jay-westfield-elementary-school-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251124T173913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173913Z
UID:12322-1773129600-1773162000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coxsackie Elementary School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by Sawyer Chevrolet
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/coxsackie-elementary-school-puppet-presentation-5/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251103T205518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T205518Z
UID:12296-1773216000-1773248400@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:The Sara Marie School
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by DePaula Chevrolet
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/the-sara-marie-school/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20260127T212720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174751Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: Supporting Comfort and Participation: An Introduction to 24-Hour Postural Care for Families
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording for “Supporting Comfort and Participation: An Introduction to 24-Hour Postural Care for Families” workshop here.\nThis workshop introduces families\, caregivers\, and providers to the core ideas of 24-Hour Postural Care\, a gentle\, family-centered approach to positioning children and young adults with motor impairments throughout the day and night. The goal of 24-Hour Postural Care is to support comfort\, body alignment\, rest\, and participation during everyday activities\, including sitting\, lying\, sleeping\, and moving through daily routines. \n24-Hour Postural Care is especially helpful for positioning individuals with diagnoses such as Cerebral Palsy\, Muscular Dystrophy\, Spinal Muscular Atrophy or any condition that affects a person’s ability to move their body in space and maintain comfortable\, supported positions. \nThis presentation will highlight: \n\nWhat 24-Hour Postural Care is\, with a clear focus on positioning and why it matters\nA simplified 24-Hour Postural Care Pathway that helps teams identify positioning needs\, assess posture and alignment\, select supportive equipment\, and support caregivers\nCase stories that demonstrate how families and teams use these practices\nA video demonstration of nighttime positioning systems\nTime for Q&A\n\nPresenter: \nPamela Cummings\, M.Ed.\, PT is a pediatric physical therapist with over 30 years of experience supporting children and young adults with motor disorders and complex needs. She serves are project director for the Vermont Early Intervention Project and 24-Hour Postural Care within the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion at UVM. \nPam is especially passionate about 24-hour postural care and works closely with teams to apply this approach through comprehensive assessment\, family-centered planning\, and practical equipment solutions. Pam presents regularly at local\, national\, and international conferences\, including the International Seating Symposium and the APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference\, and is a frequent guest lecturer. \nHer work emphasizes collaborative\, team-based strategies to support posture\, comfort\, and participation across all environments\, both during the day and at night. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-3-12-supporting-comfort-and-participation-an-introduction-to-24-hour-postural-care-for-families/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251103T205649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T205649Z
UID:12297-1774425600-1774458000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Dorothy Nolan School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by Mohawk Chevrolet
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/dorothy-nolan-school-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20260226T203853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T141829Z
UID:12451-1774965600-1774969200@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: School Based Mental Health Supports – Success Beyond Six
DESCRIPTION:Watch recording of the “School Based Mental Health Supports – Success Beyond Six” workshop here.\n\n\n\n\n\nSuccess Beyond Six is a Medicaid program that allows schools to partner with their designated community mental health agencies to provide mental health services in schools. The intent of Success Beyond Six is to both strengthen the partnership between schools and mental health agencies so both entities may meet the needs of students and families as well as reduce the cost burden on education by using Medicaid for eligible services to eligible students. These services include counseling\, behavioral supports\, consultation to schools\, and therapeutic schools. Services and supports can be tailored depending on the needs of schools and students. Last year there were 181 partnerships with schools and supervisory unions/districts in Vermont funding 605 full-time mental health employees supporting schools. Learn more about this collaborative program that supports children’s social\, emotional and behavioral needs. \nPresenters: \n\nLaurel Omland\, MS\, NCC\, Director of the Child\, Adolescent and Family Unit in the Vermont Department of Mental Health\nMarianna Donnally\, LICSW\, School Mental Health Programs Manager in the Vermont Department of Mental Health
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-3-31-school-based-mental-health-supports-success-beyond-six/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20251124T174054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T174054Z
UID:12323-1775030400-1775062800@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Mettawee Community School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Resilience Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/mettawee-community-school-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20260212T224345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T131534Z
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SUMMARY:Register for 4/9: Health Bites and Insights: Prepare to Get the Care You Need
DESCRIPTION:Register for the “Health Bites and Insights: Prepare to Get the Care You Need” workshop here.\nThis workshop will be online using the Zoom meeting platform.  If you are unable to attend the live presentation\, you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time. We appreciate when you register as that data can support our grant reporting.\nJoin us for a collaborative workshop series from the UVM Libraries and the UVM Medical Center’s Patient and Family Experience designed to empower you with practical tools for better health and wellbeing. This upcoming session\, “Prepare to Get the Care You Need\,” will guide you through simple\, effective ways to get ready for your next medical visit. In this workshop\, you will learn how to ask good questions and get organized before your doctor’s appointment\, and find trustworthy\, high-quality online resources to support your family’s care decisions. Whether you’re managing a condition or just staying informed\, this session will help you take charge of your health with confidence. \nPresenters: \n\nGeri Amori (she/her)\, Co-Chair of UVM Medical Center Patient & Family Advisory Council Steering Committee. Geri has been navigating healthcare settings since she was 8 years old. Both of her parents were significantly physically disabled and died by the time she was 16.  Back then\, she was navigating a simple healthcare system that she couldn’t help much but felt kind. Geri then went on to work in healthcare (first in mental health\, then in risk management) for 35 years. Even while working in healthcare \, Geri saw the results of silos and system designs that were intended to serve patients but often missed the human needs of patients. In her current role she continues to develop collaborative relationships between healthcare providers\, decision-makers\, and patients.\nMaria Avery (she/her)\, Community Outreach Manager for UVM Libraries. As lifelong library lover\, Maria has been with UVM Libraries since 2018 where she began working with instruction librarians to learn the ropes of reference services and extensive database searching. She believes that high quality\, reliable health information access is a fundamental right\, not a luxury to be hidden behind paywalls or dense medical jargon. In 2023\, she began her work as the community outreach manager and now works with public libraries and community organizations to bring these skills\, services\, and information to as many Vermonters as possible. She has a level II consumer health information specialization from the Medical Library Association.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-4-9-health-bites-and-insights-prepare-to-get-the-care-you-need/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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SUMMARY:Molly Stark Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by Fina Auto Mall/Bennington Chevrolet
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/molly-stark-elementary-school/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
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SUMMARY:Lanesborough Elementary School Puppet Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by Bedard Brothers Chevrolet
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/lanesborough-elementary-school-puppet-presentation-4/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
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UID:12326-1777536000-1777568400@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Fort Ann Central School
DESCRIPTION:Puppet presentations generously sponsored by Ross Hometown Chevrolet
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/fort-ann-central-school/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142928
CREATED:20260305T225712Z
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SUMMARY:Register for 5/19:  Student-Led Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
DESCRIPTION:Register for the “Student-Led Individualized Education Programs (IEP)” workshop here.\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will be online using the Zoom meeting platform.  If you are unable to attend the live presentation\, you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time. We appreciate when you register as that data can support our grant reporting.\n\n\nWhen students are given the opportunity to have an active role in the development of their individualized education program\, they learn how to state their preferences and goals\, and take ownership over their future. A student-led IEP process has many benefits\, such as promoting self-advocacy\, improving student engagement\, and strengthening transition planning. This workshop will be co-presented by three people with experience with student-led IEPs: a disability advocate\, a parent of a person with a disability\, and a person who supports youth with disabilities as they transition to adulthood. \nPresenters: \n\nJayson Capobianco: Family Resources Consultant / Postsecondary Transition Consultant with the Vermont I-Team\, part of the University of Vermont’s Center on Disability and Community Inclusion\nOcean Streeter: disability advocate with Green Mountain Self-Advocates and UVM CDCI\nMichele Streeter: Northeast Regional Family Support Consultant with the Vermont I-Team
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-5-19-student-led-individualized-education-programs-iep/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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