The 101 on 504s & IEPS

What They Are, What They Aren't & How the Process Works

Wednesday , March 2 - 7pm

Virtual - via Zoom

Register here

(a recording will be made available to registered participants)

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Join Shira Raviv Schwartz and Dr. Erin Ludwick for this informational virtual presentation on 504 and IEP education services. Discussion will include:

- Relevant acronyms such as IEP, LRE, FAPE, IDEA, AT, SLD, ED, ID

- IEP/504 Differences

- Why one may work vs. the other

- Timelines

- School team collaboration

- Goal setting 

grit2 is excited to be part of Together for Mental Health: An Alliance for Greater Chicago. This alliance consists of partners Bstrong Together, Catch is Community, Paws for Patrick, No Shame on U, My Red Said and grit2. Together we are working to build awareness around mental health information and opportunities available to families and communities.  We encourage you to like and follow each of these amazing organizations!

Together for Mental Health Alliance 

Partner Events

CATCH: Community Action Together for Children's Health
Lunch & Learn Series
Your Child's Mental Health & Family Dynamics
Renee Dominguez, Co-Director of Family Service Center
Wed. Feb 23, 12pm-1pm
Virtual - via Zoom
Register here

No Shame on U
Performance: The Art of Perseverance During Times of Uncertainty w/ Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble - February 22
@ 7:30 pm CT.
Register here

KIDSMATTER
Youth Mental Health Forum
“Protecting Our Children: Understanding and Monitoring Youth Mental Health”
Thursday, Feb. 24, 7pm
Naperville City Hall
400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL.
https://kidsmatter2us.org/programs/youth-mental-health-forum/
Event will consist of a panel discussion with local experts explaining the types of stressors local teens are facing today, the warning signs that a child is struggling with depression or suicidal ideations, and practical ways parents can monitor for these signs. The following individuals will present:
Detective Theresa Stock, Naperville Police Department 
Ryan S. Lauterwasser, LCPC, CADC, 
Matthew Caston, MA, LCPC, 

KONICK & ASSOCIATES
Free 3-part Parent Education Series:
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Risk in Teens
2/24, 3/3 and 3/10 at noon - Facebook Live
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Konick and Amber Konopa, LCPC, CADC, 
Will provide an overview of:
- Warning signs that your teen is engaging in risky behaviors - Substances of abuse and how to recognize them - Factors that contribute to risk - Impact on your teen's development - Do's and Don'ts for how to respond - Where to go for help
 

​GLENBARD PARENT SERIES
visit GlenbardGPS.org for registration and details

Julie Lythcott-Haims
Real American: A Memoir
Tue, Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free Virtual Event

​Dr. Kristin Neff
The Power of Self-Compassion
Wed, Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free Virtual Event

Tovi C. Scruggs
Mindfulness for Healing and Self-care
Thu, Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free Virtual Event

​Ana Mandujano, YWCA Educator
Relaciones Actuales entre Adolescentes/Teen Relationships Today
​Thu, Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free Virtual Event (Presented in Spanish only)

Javier Sanchez
Creating a Community and Culture of Care: Moving Teens From Inspiration to Action
Thu, Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free Virtual Event

Javier Sanchez
Helping Students Learn to Live Above the Circumstances and Move from Inspiration to Action to Outcomes
Thu, Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free Virtual Event

ALDER GROVE COUNSELING
Alder Grove will be offering a free, monthly parent support group starting in January. This will be a judgment-free space to learn new skills and ways of thinking and to support each other in the challenges of being a parent.
Each session will be about an hour long and will include both information and discussion and will be led by a licensed therapist.​
They are hoping to be in person at their Downers Grove office. If interested, please email Melissa: melissa@aldergrovecounseling.com

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