Vermont Family Network

Webinar: Understanding the Role of Mediation in the IEP and 504 Planning Process and How to Be Prepared
2019-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
When families reach an impasse with schools in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Section 504 planning process, entering mediation provides the opportunity to work through conflict to achieve a comfortable resolution. This workshop will offer families an overview of the mediation process, including what families can expect in mediation and how they can use it to their advantage. Presenter: Matt Keister, a Vermont attorney practicing in the field of Special Education Law at the Law Office of Claudia I. Pringles, PLLC. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/156467504672182285
Vermont Family Network saves all of our webinar recordings on our website and YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/vtfamilynetwork

Sibshop - Williston
2019-12-07 13:00 - 15:30
December 7 – Paint and Soda at 60 Knight Lane in Williston from 1-3:30 pm
Paint and Soda returns for another year! Our Sibshop Artist in residency Sarah will guide the sibs step-by-step in creating their own masterpieces. Sibs will be able to take their creations home.
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Jamie Rainville or call (802) 876-5315 x243.

Orchard Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-12-05
8:20-9:05 Bully Prevention and Sexual Abuse Awareness for Grade 2
9:15-10:00 Sexual Abuse Awareness Workshop for Grade 5
10:10-10:55 Sexual Abuse Awareness Workshop for Grade 5
11:10-11:40 Bully Prevention for Grade 1
12:15-1:15 Bully Prevention and Sexual Abuse Awareness for Grade 3
1:30-2:30 Bully Prevention and Sexual Abuse Awareness for Grade 4

Webinar: Restraints and Seclusions in Vermont Schools: What Families Should Know
2019-11-22 10:30 - 12:00
Restraint and seclusion in Vermont schools are emergency interventions to be used only as a last resort and after less intrusive measures have already been used when a child’s behavior poses an imminent risk of substantial physical injury. This webinar is designed to discuss what is and is not permissible in terms of restraint and seclusion of students in Vermont Schools. The webinar is geared toward supporting families to advocate for their children and to understand what they can expect from schools if/when their children may be restrained or secluded. While professionals and family advocates are welcome to attend, the webinar is designed specifically to meet the needs of family members. Presenter: Tracy Harris, Coordinator of Behavioral Supports, Vermont Agency of Education
Register Now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1344714118478833421

Big Cross Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-11-21
Generously Sponsored by Whiteman Chevrolet
8:50-9:40 Feelings and Friendship for Grades 1/2
9:50-10:50 Bullying Prevention Workshop for Grades 3/4
11:00-11:30 Feelings for Grade K

Webinar: Special Needs Planning for Your Peace of Mind
2019-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Webinar from 12 noon – 1 pm. Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9015065563165380365
Special Needs Planning is essential to protect and plan for your disabled child. Most families know that not having the right plans in place can be detrimental to people with special needs but don’t know where to begin. This workshop will include an overview of what parents and grandparents need to know about special needs planning, including: the protection of important government benefits (SSI, Medicaid); special needs trusts; how to avoid a “payback” to the state for Medicaid; ABLE accounts; guardianships; and providing guidance to future caregivers. Presenter: Claudia I. Pringles, Vermont attorney whose practice includes Special Needs Planning and Estate Planning.

Barkley Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-11-20
Sponsored by Mangino Chevrolet
9:10-10:00 Bully Prevention and Feelings for Grades 1/2
10:30-11:30 Bully Prevention Workshop for Grade 5
12:00-12:30 Bully Prevention for Grades PreK/K
1:15-2:05 Bully Prevention and Learning Differences for Grades 3/4

Momot Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-11-13
8:30-9:20 Friend 2 Friend (Demystifying Autism) puppet program for Grade K
9:30-10:20 Friend 2 Friend (Demystifying Autism) puppet program for Grade 2
10:30-11:20 Friend 2 Friend (Demystifying Autism) puppet program for Grade 2
12:15-1:05 Friend 2 Friend (Demystifying Autism) puppet program for Grade K
1:15-2:05 Friend 2 Friend (Demystifying Autism) puppet program for Grade 1

Isle la Motte/ North Hero School puppet presentation
2019-11-11
Generously funded by the Vermont Department of Mental Health
Isle la Motte School
8:00-8:50 Feelings and Bully Prevention for Grades K-2
9:00-10:00 Bully Prevention Workshop for Grades 3-6
North Hero School
12:45-1:35 Feelings and Bully Prevention for Grades K-2
1:45-2:45 Bully Prevention Workshop for Grades 3-6

Sibshop - Burlington
2019-11-09 13:00 - 15:30
November 9 – Obstacle Course at Baird School, 1138 Pine St. in Burlington from 1-3:30 pm
Do you think you have what it takes to take on Sibshop’s Impossible Obstacle Course of Impossible Obstacles?! Our resident obstacle artist Molly begs to differ! Bring you’re A-game as we test the sibs ability to approach and tackle the literal and figurative obstacles in our lives. Theme is Flexibility.
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Jamie Rainville or call (802) 876-5315 x243.

VFN Breakfast!
2019-11-07

Bennington Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-11-06
Generously Sponsored by Bennington Chevrolet
8:40-9:10 Feelings for Grade PreK
9:20-10:10 Feelings and Bullying Prevention for Grades 1/2
10:20-11:20 ADHD and Cultural Diversity for Grades 3/4
12:20-1:20 Bullying Prevention Workshop for Grade 5

Bennington Head Start puppet presentation
2019-11-05
Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Mental Health
9:30-10:00 Feelings for Grade PreK
10:15-10:45 Feelings for Grade PreK
11:00-11:30 Feelings for Grade PreK

Sara Marie School puppet presentation
2019-10-29
Generously sponsored by DePaula Chevrolet
8:30-9:00 Friendship for Grade PreK
9:10-9:40 Friendship for Grade PreK
9:50-10:20 Friendship for Grade PreK
10:30-11:00 Friendship for Grade PreK

Webinar: Assistive Technology and Employment of Youth with Disabilities
2019-10-23 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will introduce participants to Assistive Technology as it relates to youth employment for transition-age youth with disabilities. The presenters will discuss the various tools to assist with finding, keeping, and being successful in a job/volunteer position as well as tools available for youth seeking training programs or post-secondary opportunities. Community resource information will also be included. Presenters: Laurie Cook and Rachel Knapp, Assistive Technology Specialists for VocRehab Vermont, Linking Learning to Careers. We save all of our webinar recordings on our website and YouTube channel. Register Now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5926639655122286092

Enosburg Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-10-22
Generously Sponsored by 100 Women Who Care of Franklin County
8:30-9:30 Cultural Diversity and Bully Prevention for Grade 3
9:40-10:10 Friendship for Grade K
10:50-11:50 Bullying Prevention Workshop for Grade 4/5
12:20-1:20 Friendship and Feelings for Grade 1
1:30-2:30 Feelings and Bullying Prevention for Grade 2

Randolph Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-10-16
Sponsored by the Gibney Family Foundation
8:30-9:00 Blindness and Visual Impairment for Grade PreK
9:20-10:10 Feelings and Bullying Prevention for Grade 1
10:25-11:15 Feelings and Bullying Prevention for Grade 2
12:30-1:00 Blindness and Visual Impairment for Grade PreK
1:15-1:30 Feelings for Grade K

Sibshop - Colchester
2019-10-12 13:00 - 15:30
October 12 – Sam Mazza’s Corn Maze in Colchester from 1-3:30 pm
Come join us at Sam Mazza’s Corn Maze! We will be celebrating the fall with treats and games. The theme of this shop is skillfulness. Can you predict how you will handle the maze? What might be challenging? What’s a breeze? You may have to think again and use a skill when you get lost.
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Jamie Rainville or call (802) 876-5315 x243.

Advocating for Your Child Workshop
2019-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | VT
Free Workshop! Advocating for Your Child
Thursday, October 10 from 1 pm – 3 pm

Learn how to be a better advocate for your child
Tips for getting organized using a Vermont Family Network (VFN) Care Notebook
Meet other parents and share ideas
Resources ~ Snacks ~ Door Prizes

Location: Northeast Kingdom Community Action, 115 Lincoln Street, St. Johnsbury
RSVP: Bobbie Lepine, NEKCA, blepine@nekcavt.org /(802) 748-6040 or Lori Gilbar, VFN Family Support Consultant Lori.Gilbar@vtfn.org / (802) 766-2384

Windsor Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-10-10
Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Mental Health
9:00-10:00 Bullying Prevention Workshop for Grades 5/6
10:05-11:05 Bullying Prevention and Feelings for Grade 1
11:00-12:00 Cultural Diversity and Bullying Prevention for Grades 3/4
12:30-1:00 Feelings for Grade K
1:30-2:30 Bullying Prevention and Feelings for Grade 2

Eden Central School puppet presentation
2019-10-01
8:10-9:10 Tobacco Prevention and Bullying Prevention for Grades K-2
9:20-10:20 Tobacco Prevention and Bullying Prevention for Grades 3/4
10:30-11:30 Bullying Prevention Workshop for Grades 5/6

Sibshop - Williston
2019-09-14 13:00 - 15:30
September 14 – Get Air Trampoline Park in Williston from 1-3:00 pm
Our Sibshop year will kick off with a celebration at Get Air Trampoline Park. Parents – Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can complete the Get Air waiver. You can also complete the waiver on-line before the Sibshop.
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Jamie Rainville or call (802) 876-5315 x243.

Lake Monsters Game
2019-07-20 | Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball, 98 University Rd, Burlington, VT 05401, USA, 8 University Rd, United States

Do Good Festival
2019-07-13 | National Life Group, 1 National Life Dr, Montpelier, VT 05604, USA, 2 National Life Dr, United States

Medicaid Focus Group for Parents
2019-06-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston, VT, 05495, United States
We need your feedback!
Are you the parent of a child/adolescent who has Medicaid? Are you available on Tuesday, June 25th? We need your help and are offering stipends for participants. Check out all the details and register today.

Eden Central School puppet show
2019-06-10

Moreau Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-05-29
Generously Sponsored by Whiteman Chevrolet
9:30-10:00 Cultural Diversity for Grades PreK/K
10:05-11:05 Bullying Prevention and Cultural Diversity for Grades 3/4
12:15-1:15 Feelings and Cultural Diversity for Grades 1/2
1:20-2:35 Bullying Prevention Workshop for Grade 5

CP Smith School puppet presentation
2019-05-20
Generously funded by Vermont Department of Mental Health
8:50-9:40 Feelings and Cultural Diversity for Grade 2
9:50-10:40 Feelings and Cultural Diversity for Grade 1
10:50-11:50 Bullying Prevention and Cultural Diversity for Grades 3/4
12:00-12:30 Feelings for Grade K

Hiawatha Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-05-14
8:15-9:00 Cultural Diversity and Bullying Prevention for Grades K/1
9:15-10:00 Cultural Diversity and Bullying Prevention for Grades 2/3
10:15-11:00 Cultural Diversity and Bullying Prevention for Grade K/2

Alburgh Elementary School puppet presentation
2019-05-09
Generously sponsored by Creative Labels of Vermont
8:35-9:25 Feelings and Bullying Prevention for Grades K-2
9:30-10:30 Bullying Prevention and Cultural Diversity for Grades 3/4
10:35-11:35 Body Image Workshop for Grade 5
