05/27/2023
Registration is open for our UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway Summer Program for Secondary Students with Intellectual Disability, July 10-14! Share with your students and families! The program is virtual, with synchronous activities, and FREE! Register at https://bit.ly/3G7ZZVt
05/19/2023
Team, we need some good pediatrician recommendations...looking for a doctor that works well with children that have special needs. Please and thank you!
05/09/2023
What an amazing turnout at the KISD Guardianship and Alternatives parent event. Lots of wonderful information being provided. Thank you to our panel for providing such important information to our families.
05/09/2023
Please come join us for this great panel discussion about supported decision making and guardianship. Can't wait to see you there!
05/01/2023
Reminder tonight is The IEP Toolkit Workshop!
Are you overwhelmed with keeping all of those IEP documents organized? Not sure how to prepare for your child's ARD meeting? Please join Christina Henninger for IEP Toolkit Workshop. This is the first of several trainings designed to help parents be prepared for the ARD process. Two dates and times available. Register at https://forms.gle/es6KZuNVAD9Btirw9
04/03/2023
Reminder our last PACT meeting is on 4/6/23! We would love to see you there.
03/10/2023
Come join us on April 15th, 2023
03/08/2023
Reminder we have a Zoom meeting tonight.
We have been able to reschedule the PACT meeting that was cancelled due to the storms. Please note that this will be via Zoom and will be an abbreviated agenda. The Zoom link will be sent directly to anyone who registered from January until the meeting. See you March 23!
02/27/2023
Update: 3/2/23 Unfortunately, with the unpredictable weather this evening all KISD events have been cancelled. I will work with my team to find an alternate date to reschedule this meeting. I will send out updated information next week. - Kierra
Reminder: 3.2.23 there is a PACT meeting. Our last meeting was cancelled due to the ice storm; therefore, we are pulling forward some of the agenda items. Please register if you haven't already. This allows us to plan the space appropriately. Please note we will be in the Rock Gym for this meeting.
02/10/2023
Thanks for coming out to hear Watson. As always, he combined serious topics with a side of humor. The audience also had the opportunity to try eye gaze technology. All reported it’s way harder than it looks!
02/05/2023
Reminder: On Thursday, February 9, guest speaker Watson Polk will be sharing about his journey. I have been fortunate to hear him speak before and he has a message for everyone. This event is open to the community.
08/09/2022
Keller ISD Special Education is excited to announce that we will be starting the Keller ISD Parent and Community Team (PACT) for the 22-23 school year. PACT is an opportunity for the Special Education Department to share our vision and provide regular updates. It is also an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input. PACT is open to KISD parents and community memebers. We will meet 5 times during the 22-23 school year. While registeration isn't required, it is encouraged so that we can properly plan. Space will be limited. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_cWlQTfU0-Cdp3ZJW8Vc54BZPyhhv5AyB5rmlwginFX0XVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
06/29/2022
We have a few spots left! Come join us for the UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway Virtual Student Summer Program from July 11th to the 15th. The program is FREE!
Open to students with intellectual disabilities grades 6-12+. The foci of the program are career development, self-determination, independent living, and social skills. Students MUST commit to complete/attend all 5 days (daily Zoom activities and canvas modules).
Registration: https://bit.ly/3koFV66
11/09/2021
Need recommendations for a dentist that has positive experience with special needs children. Thank you!
11/08/2021
A 3-day virtual autism conference featuring Stephen Shore, Ed.D, and an array of autism experts for parents and professionals. Use the code "DallasVIP" on Eventbrite to join the webinar for free.
Living With Autism Webinar 2021
A 3-day virtual autism conference featuring Stephen Shore, Ed.D, and an array of autism experts for parents and professionals.
11/03/2021
Sensory Friendly Night at Legoland
Legoland Discovery Center partners with the Center for Autism and Other Related Disorders, to host its first Sensory Friendly Night.
10/27/2021
Researching Your Child’s Needs
This workshop will help parents learn techniques on searching for and finding information they need pertaining to their child’s disability and educational needs.
09/29/2021
Hello, wonderful Facebook community! We remembered our password and are back in business. Stay tuned for upcoming training opportunities and resources/information.
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05/26/2021
Another great Opening Doors to Self-Determination Virtual Workshop Series Session: Person-Centered Planning & A One-Page Profile: Tools to Help Fulfill Employment Goals with guest speakers: Aimee Ortiz-day and Shelbi Davenport
Please join us! Monday, June 7, 2021 from 6pm - 7:30pm
Pre-Registration Required. Don't delay, reserve your spot TODAY!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-Grrz8pGtWFfAmGORPi6d42rWZzqev2
05/08/2021
Our FREE UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway Family Conference is next week! We have invited current college students from two inclusive post-secondary programs like UNT ELEVAR to share with us their experiences! This session starts at 7 pm on the 13th and 11 am on the 15th.
Please register or join us next Thursday and/or Saturday at https://rb.gy/mxujnc!
05/07/2021
Come join me and let's discuss some important resources that will provide a variety of information on disabilities, special education, and educational rights, and how to use the resources.
04/20/2021
Live Webinar on April 21: “Why Am I Always So Tired?” The Latest Science on Improving Sleep in Children and Teens with ADHD
Register below for this free expert webinar to learn the latest science on improving sleep on Wednesday, April 21 at 1 pm ET. Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 4/21 as well!
03/26/2021
Easter Activity for Kids - The OT Toolbox
This Easter activity for kids builds scissor skills and fine motor work. It's a great addition to the occupational therapy toolkit for spring.
03/24/2021
2021 Guide to Easter Events
Easter is hopping around Fort Worth with fun activities for the kids and photo-ops with the Easter Bunny, all featured in this exclusive Guide to Easter.
03/23/2021
Who's ready to play ball??
03/23/2021
Down Syndrome Day: Topiaries in the Garden - April 17
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03/04/2021
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: COVID - 19 Vaccine and People with Disabilities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) invites you to join us for an important question and answer webinar focusing on COVID-19 vaccines and people with disabilities. Dr. John Hellerstedt, Commissioner of the Department of State Health Service (DSHS), and others will answer your...
02/26/2021
PACT Project Virtual Webinars Week of March 1 – March 5, 2021
Region 10 – Jim Wright
Lunch N Learn Is Your Child a Target of Bullying?
Wednesday - March 3, 2021 from 11:30am – 1pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zf7ojFXrQ_yUqm6aW-yaeQ
Is Your Child a Target of Bullying?
Wednesday - March 3, 2021 from 6:30pm – 8pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4rhe2NZPQXadLfJyerlsVw
Region 7 – Patricia Reedy
How Sensory Issues Affect Children in School
Thursday - March 4, 2021 from 6pm – 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SzLHWendS3imVhqTJX0cEw
02/10/2021
44 Children's Books About Mental Health | Child Mind Institute
Our favorite books on everything from ADHD to trauma help kids understand the emotional and learning challenges they may be experiencing.
01/14/2021
If you would like to attend our workshop Parenting the Struggling Child: A Personal Journey please use the following link. Due to the number of parents registered, we will be on YouTube live so no password needed. https://youtu.be/3cZVUsIquBM
KISD Special Education: Parenting the Struggling Child
Parent workshop for parenting the struggling child.
01/05/2021
Online Parenting Event January 12th
Love and Logic Institute, Inc.