Special Education Seminar Series
Join us for a 5-part series of virtual seminars about special education from experts in from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Israel, representing the Sovev Kinneret Parternship2Gether.
November 22, 2020
11:30 am – 1:00 pm (CST)
Join Julie Guidry of Upstream Arts for a training called Art of Access, which aims to develop strategies about accessibility and engaging the disability community in their spaces and culture.
January 10, 2021
12:00 – 1:15 pm (CST)
Krembo Wings in Israel and Friendship Circle of Wisconsin will share how they create meaningful opportunities for social engagement in their communities and provide emotional support for individual and families struggling with mental health and social isolation. They will share a toolkit of the required components of such a youth-led movement.
February 7, 2021
12:00 – 1:15 pm (CST)
Join Margaret Faribanks of Islands of Brilliance. This webinar is geared towards educators and others who would like to learn more about creating access for individuals who live with autism.
March 7, 2021
12:00 – 1:15 pm (CST)
Join Assistive Technology Professional Michelle Silverman as she shares information about how to integrate high- and low- tech devices for onsite and online classroom environments.
May 2, 2021
12:00 – 1:15 pm (CST)
Stacey Dinner Levin navigates being both a parent of a child with autism and an Inclusion Professional in the Minneapolis Public Schools.
She will share her experiences of parenting a child with specials needs and as an education professional working with families and educators. Stacey will be joined by a parent in Israel who will also share their experiences.