In celebration of the Paraeducators- much love for you all!
In celebration!
https://www.npseu.com/page/employment-oppertunities
NPSEU is hiring a special education teacher, for placement in a district school for the 2025-2026 school year. Reach out to Kiara Crosby, Director for more information and to apply today!
Wishing you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS from NPSEU
Youth Safety Event April 4,2024 5-7PM
All are welcome. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HqaH-qOH1_TDMQLO2TWT8BSWdrf3IFJLdpz4BY4QKKY/edit
Pathfinders Pathways to Partnerships Conference Registration is open! Check out the website with all the information: https://pathfinder-nd.org/conf2024.php
Sharing for families to consider- Now taking applications for the Elks Camp Grassick, a summer camp for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Checkout the website:
https://elkscampgrassick.com/apply-now
Be sure to register for the North Dakota CEC Conference to be held in Jamestown January 31st, February 1st and 2nd!
This is the ONLINE Registration link:
https://forms.gle/oy5iYSCJ6ciM1j1NA
In celebration!
On December 2nd, National Special Education Day recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation’s first federal special education law.
Beginning in 1971, a U.S. District Court case in the District of Columbia, Mills v. Board of Education ruled it unlawful to deny exceptional children. In 1975 the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed by President Gerald Ford on November 29th, 1975. Federal legislation required states that accept federal money to provide equal access to children with disabilities. In 1990, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and improved access for all children with developmental delay. Through the years, services and standards continue to enhance the educational system.
Check out this literacy resource in our Parents Resource tab! https://www.npseu.com/page/parents
HAPPY READING!
Sharing a resource for FAMILIES! Check out the Healthy Families North Dakota Program. They provide individualized support for creating a safe and healthy lifestyle for your children. https://uspirend.org/healthy-families/
Check out the employment listings for the 2023-2024 school year in our 5 schools!
https://www.npseu.com/page/employment-oppertunities
With gratitude for you Barb! We appreciate your commitment and support to the students, staff and families of the Northern Plains. THANK YOU
Opportunity for caregivers of children with special health and behavioral needs. Call 701-780-8229 or email chelsea.hammond@ndsu.edu to obtain Zoom login information.
EARLY CHILDHOOD AWARENESS DAY
Wednesday, Jan. 11
Day at the Capitol
9:00 - 1:30 (CST)
ND State Capitol Great Hall
Early Childhood Partner Exhibits,
Networking with Legislators and
State Policymakers, Appearance
of Clifford the Big Red Dog, and
Celebrity Book Readings for
children.
10:00 - Miss Sparkles
10:15 - Kay Larson
10:30 - Berenstein Bears
10:45 - Dr. Kelli Odden
11:00 - Superintendent Baesler
11:15 - Lt. Governor Miller
11:30 - Commissioner Chris Jones
1:00 - Governor Burgum
“Investing in supporting families and children early in life is essential to the development and wellbeing of our future adults and communities,” said Prairie Public Broadcasting’s early childhood specialist Johnathan Repoyo. “Support comes in many forms, including home visitation programs, health care, school and community-based preschool programs, and childcare.”
Organizations participating in the event include Prairie Public, North Dakota Afterschool Network, Bismarck Early Childhood Education Program, Bright & Early North Dakota, ChildCare Aware of North Dakota, Designer Genes, Family Voices of North Dakota, Grand Forks Public Schools, West River Head Start, Minot Infant Development Program, Nurse-Family Partnership, Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota, UTTC Family & Child Education, Waterford.org, and KIDS Program: A program of HIT, Inc.
Opportunity! Community Chat from Dakota Family Services:
The Power of Social Connections
Humans are social in nature. Positive social connections and relationships affect our physical, mental, and emotional health. In this online Community Chat, Psychiatrist Dr. Wayne Martinsen and Psychologist Dr. Megan Spencer will discuss the health impact of relationships and social interactions characterized by shared connectedness, support, encouragement, and positive emotions.
Research indicates that Americans are experiencing an increase in loneliness and a decrease in social connections, which makes us more vulnerable to anxiety, depression, antisocial behavior, and even suicidal behaviors. Further, a lack of social connectedness predicts susceptibility to disease and death beyond traditional risk factors such as smoking, blood pressure, and physical activity!
Dr. Martinsen and Dr. Spencer will share some ideas for increasing your social connections—for yourself and your children.
Time
Jan 20, 2023 12:15 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
Register here:
https://dakotaranch.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NB9e9oBTTPqf9QGy9qdxiQ
Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday!
Celebrating- National Special Education Day, December 2nd!
On this day we celebrate the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act into law in 1975 (IDEA). IDEA granted access to children with special needs to free and quality public education.
IDEA established the rights of children with disabilities, laid the groundwork for the team approach, so educators and families working together ensure services and resources available for support. Special Education Day started in 2005 — on IDEA’s 30th anniversary.
Free Webinar Opportunity!
November 15th, 12:00-1:00 CST
“Fatherhood Engagement, Healthy Families”
The attached flyer contains more details along with the meeting link.
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Sending out a shout of appreciation for our school psychologists! This week, we celebrate National School Psychology Awareness Week (Nov. 7th- 11th). Thank you for all you do to support students and all the important work to help students thrive.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) sponsors this national event. NASP represents and supports the profession of school psychology by advancing effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior and mental health, and by maintaining essential standards for ethics and practice. This year's theme, "Together We Shine" is derived from how we see hope after several challenging years. We have all faced difficulties created by the pandemic, social injustice and inequity, economic stress, and challenges to mental and physical health.
