Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Dept. 4298; 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2977
Toll Free: (888) 989-9463
TeleType: (800) 908-7011
Fax: (307) 766-2763
Email: projecho@uwyo.edu
ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy,
and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism,
or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional
support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families
around the state and nation.
The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.
Sessions are on Wednesdays, biweekly,
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. MT
via Zoom video conferencing technology.
Instructions for joining Zoom are available. Zoom also provides access for users with physical disabilities, blindness, and low vision through a range of keyboard shortcuts.
Join an ECHO host site in person and connect with other families in your community. Parents, grandparents, and other family members are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.
Host sites are available in Casper (Spanish speaking families), Green River, and Laramie.
Email Cari Glantz at cglantz@uwyo.edu for more information and to register.
In this session participants will learn the difference between rituals and routines, learn how to M.A.P. (Model, Add Visuals, Practice) out tough routines, and learn how to implement routine strategies with their child (picture schedules, home zones, backward planning, and visual timers).
Presenter: Jenna Southern, Ed.S., Special Education Teacher, Littleton Public Schools
This session will share best practices in preparing for IEP meetings, review elements of IEP meetings, discuss how to incorporate your child's emotional and social needs in the IEP discussion, and discuss how to consider self-advocacy early in the IEP process.
Presenter: Katrina McGee, Parent and Advocate
In this session participants will learn about Extended School Year (ESY) planning, how students qualify for ESY, and what ESY can look like depending on the needs of the student. We will also discuss what parents can consider regarding their student's progress and how to best advocate for ESY.
Presenter: Peg Monteith, Educational Consultant and Disability Advocate, Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)
Has your child been sent home from school? Does your child seem to spend time in the 'chill zone', 'time out', or miss recess? The negative impact of exclusionary discipline on your child's educational progress is well documented. Find out what your rights are with new federal guidelines laid out in 2022.
Presenter: Jennifer Cave, Executive Director, Parent Information Center
When to get the IEP team involved: If a student with a disability is being bullied, federal law requires schools to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate the issue and, as necessary, take steps to stop the bullying and prevent it from recurring. Know what you should expect from the IEP team, get advice on how to communicate with the school and how to best help your child with this fast-paced, easy-to-understand training.
Presenter: Jennifer Cave, Executive Director, Parent Information Center
Police interactions with our families can be dangerous if officers are unaware of how to recognize autism and respond appropriately. It’s important that families know how they can help officers help them. This session will provide strategies to increase positive outcomes for officers and families to ensure safer interactions for a win-win for everyone.
Presenter: Cheryl Smith, Parent Advocate and Past President of Autism Council of Utah
Session information to be announced.
Presenter: Tami Hunter, BCBA, Peak Behavioral Services
Session information to be announced.
Presenter: Tami Hunter, BCBA, Peak Behavioral Services
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Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Dept. 4298; 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2977
Toll Free: (888) 989-9463
TeleType: (800) 908-7011
Fax: (307) 766-2763
Email: projecho@uwyo.edu