Family Information Network’s Educational Sessions Webinar Schedule for March 2010

The Family Information Network of Ohio (FIN) is excited to give you the opportunity to join us for an educational Webinar... A Webinar is a Web-based seminar, a presentation/workshop that is transmitted over the Web (internet). A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements -- the ability to give, receive and discuss information.
The FIN Consultants have developed eight educational sessions for families in Help Me Grow under the umbrella title Steps Toward Tomorrow. The sessions typically last 1 to 1.5 hours and are free. This will allow you to join us if the weather is bad, your child is sick or you don’t have transportation. What you will need is a computer, access to the Web and a phone line to call a toll free number.

Here is a list of sessions scheduled for March 2010 and a brief description.

Dollar$ gives practical tips on how to organize information and work through the financial system. We also share information on federal, state and local financial resources.

Galaxies teaches effective family advocacy skills to assist in being equal members of your child’s team.

IFSP shows how to be actively involved in your own Individualized Family Service Plan and make it work for you.

Pieces helps you learn how to turn your life experience into a powerful tool for assuring quality in Ohio’s Help Me Grow and other systems.

Rights is a fast-paced, interactive opportunity to discover the rights guaranteed to families in the Help Me Grow system.

Seasons provides an opportunity for discussion on the early emotions you may experience when you learn your child has or is at risk for a disability.

Transition explains federal timelines, federal regulations, and strategies for planning that apply to children turning three and leaving the Help Me Grow system.

Visioning helps you learn the importance of developing a desirable vision for your child and family including practical ideas on how to.

To be notified via email about future Steps sessions or to register for any of the sessions listed, email us at finofohiowebinar@ymail.com. Be sure to let us know the session title, date, time and your phone number. A few days before the Webinar you will be emailed an invitation with instructions on how to join the Webinar. The instructions will include a link to the website (video) and a toll free number to call (audio).
If you would like to be notified about future Steps sessions, please send your email address to finofohiowebinar@ymail.com.
It’s that easy!! We are looking forward to meeting you on the Web.

Session Day Date Time Presenter Deadline to register
Transition Tuesday March 2 1:00 p.m. Cindy Bregel February 26
Seasons Thursday March 4 10:00 a.m. Cindy Bregel March 2
IFSP Friday March 5 10:00 a.m. Janet Strottner March 3
Dollars Tuesday March 9 10:00 a.m. Georgie Stoner March 5
Rights Wednesday March 10 10:00 a.m. Janet Strottner March 8
Galaxies Monday March 15 7:00 p.m. Janet Strottner March 12
IFSP
Visioning Wednesday
Thursday March 17
March 18 10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. Cindy Bregel
Cindy Bregel March 15
March 16
Transition Monday March 22 10:00 a.m. Janet Strottner March 19
Dollars Tuesday March 23 10:00 a.m. Georgie Stoner March 19
Pieces Thursday March 25 10:00 a.m. Janet Strottner March 23
Seasons Tuesday March 30 10:00 a.m. Georgie Stoner March 26
Galaxies Wednesday March 31 10:00 a.m. Georgie Stoner March 29