Milwaukee Public Schools to host Celebrating Abilities Family Forum
The annual event will celebrate and support families whose children have special education needs
MILWAUKEE (March 7, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will host its fifth-annual Celebrating Abilities Family Forum. The forum will be held during the week of March 8-12 and is intended for families to learn more about special education services, programs, and community resources for children.
Starting tomorrow, five virtual workshops will take place from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.:
- Monday, March 8 – Learn how Platform Troubleshooting and Assistive Technology can support virtual learning
- Tuesday, March 9 – Review what an Individualized Education Program (IEP) means and how it structures education and academic services
- Wednesday, March 10 – Discuss ways to cope with stress and discover strategies to empower families to create a positive learning environment
- Thursday, March 11 – Get information on the Children’s Long-term Support Waiver Program and its benefits
- Friday, March 12 – Celebrate special education success and share your ideas
Each workshop is free and open to the public. Anyone interested can learn more at mpsmke.com/families and/or register at https://tinyurl.com/58eh28od. Flyers are also available for download in English and Spanish.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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