Right to Education - Montgomery County Local Task Force 23

🎉 We’re now on a new page! 🎉
💻Technical difficulties are preventing us from managing or updating this page the way our families need, so we’ve moved.

Please follow our new page for all future updates, meetings, and resources:
👉🏼 www.facebook.com/LocalTaskForce23montco

Thank you for following us there! 🫶🏼

Let’s Talk About Picky Eating: Tips, Strategies, and Resources for Parents

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9:30 to 11:00 AM on Zoom

THIS SESSION WILL COVER:
Understanding Picky Eating
Common causes of Picky Eating
Strategies to help parents and caregivers with Picky Eating habits
When to seek professional help
How this relates to your child’s learning

Presented by Ashley Duke:
Ashley is a speech therapist specializing in feeding and drinking difficulties, serving students from kindergarten to age 21 in Montgomery County. Being a mother of three, she brings personal insight into the challenges of expanding children's food choices.

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhnsnuhfO-clVVtYA_Qsc7mwfauMzfrwLCq-BxOVfbpZxC7w/viewform

📣 Parent & Caregiver Engagement Night!
Join us for a hybrid event hosted by Springfield Township School District, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Local Task Force & Pottsgrove School District 🌟

📅 November 19, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Springfield Township High School
1901 Paper Mill Rd, Oreland, PA 19075
💻 Attend in person or join virtually!
🍎 Snacks & refreshments included for in-person attendees!

🧠 Topic: What is Executive Functioning?
👩‍🏫 Presenter: Dr. Becky Millspaugh, MCIU Project Consultant
Learn what executive functioning skills are — and why they matter for your child’s learning, organization, time management, memory, and emotional regulation. Walk away with practical tools to build confidence and independence at home.

💜 Register today using the QR code or visit www.mciu.org/ltf

🚨 Protect Special Education! 🚨
📆Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 PM

🤝Join parents, educators, and advocates for a virtual Town Hall on to stand up for the 8+ million children with disabilities whose rights are at risk.

Learn about the latest concerns to IDEA implementation and how you can take action. Together, we stand up for special education!

✅Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROjpXDrPS76Hm2y3udCXbg #/registration

🗓️ Last night’s Montgomery County Developmental Disabilities Committee meeting focused on Advocacy, a great discussion led by Parent Advocate Ruth Landsman!

The DD Committee brings together families, self-advocates, and community partners to share ideas and help improve services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.🤝

📧 For questions or to learn how to get involved, contact:
Annetta McHale at [email protected]

🔗 Learn more: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/1247/DD-Committee

🌉 Building Bridges Between You & Your Child’s Educators!

October 14, 2025 9:30–11:00am - Zoom
Join us for a practical and supportive session led by a Family Support Specialist focused on strengthening school–family partnerships.

💡 Learn how to build strong, respectful relationships with your child’s teachers.
🧩 Get tips for navigating IEP meetings and communicating effectively with your school.
🤝 Connect with other parents advocating for inclusive, supportive learning environments.

✅ Register today: www.mciu.org/ltf-register
Don’t miss your chance to share feedback and shape future session topics!

Hosted by Right to Education Local Task Force 23 of Montgomery County.

🌟𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗴𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼🌟
📅Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2025
⏰6:00–8:00 pm
📍MCIU, 2 W. Lafayette St., Norristown

Register here👉 https://learn.mciu.org/mcre25
📣FREE EVENT for students, families, educators, and community members to connect with organizations and services that support children and young adults with disabilities.

**𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿:** School districts & the MCIU Envisions program will showcase and sell products created by students in transition programs! Plus, stop by **Barista Buddies** for a treat ☕

🛎𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲
Financial planners, Support coordinators, Colleges & transition programs, Social & leisure groups, County & state agencies

🎉Fun activities for kids: balloon artist, video games, robots, giveaways from vendors & student groups, too!🎊

SPARK's monthly webinar will be here before you know it!

🗣Surviving and Thriving in the Real World-Building Practical Life Skills in Autistic Adolescents

🕛📆 Wednesday, July 23rd at 12:00pm
✅Zoom: https://bit.ly/3IHRe8K
👉FB Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/17GLgQFfGG/

*Can't catch us live? Not to worry. The recording will become available on each of our platforms once it concludes!

Webinar: Surviving and Thriving in the Real World-Building Practical Life Skills in Autistic Adolescents - SPARK for Autism In this webinar, which will take place on July 23rd, Dr. Duncan will review the research on targeting age-appropriate life skills in autistic adolescents.

Integrate for Good’s 2025 Summer Empowerment Series⛱☀️

July 21 – August 22, 2025
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays
Morning & Afternoon Sessions

✅Mondays: Leadership & Self-Advocacy
✅Tuesdays: Executive Functioning Skills
✅Fridays: Mental Health Matters

Learn more and register at https://integrateforgood.org

Want to help shape future topics for the Montgomery County Developmental Disabilities Committee?

✅Meetings run September through June and often include guest speakers. Share your ideas for what you’d like to learn about!

👉Learn more: www.montgomerycountypa.gov/1247/DD-Committee
📌Questions? Email [email protected]
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

👉🏽 Join PEAL Center for two virtual lunch and learn sessions on Post-secondary education and preparing students with disabilities transitioning to college.

Thursday May 22nd from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
https://www.tfaforms.com/5177114

Monday June 9th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
https://www.tfaforms.com/5177122