ECHO for Families Host Sites
Connect with other families in your community and watch the ECHO sessions together.
ECHO for Families has in-person host sites available in Basin, Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, Saratoga, and Thermopolis.
Lunch is provided at host sites!
To learn more about joining an ECHO for Families session in person, contact Cari Glantz at cglantz@uwyo.edu.
Session Information
Sessions are on Wednesdays, biweekly, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT via Zoom video conferencing technology.
To register for the Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 sessions, click the button below.
Sessions
During the Spring 2026 learning series we will introduce the Charting the LifeCourse
framework, designed to help individuals with disabilities and families at any age
or stage of life develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know
and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live
the lives they want to live. Each session will include a presentation on one of the
key life domains, followed by time for participants to
complete some of the tools focused on supporting their child or family’s goals, strengths,
and needs.
This session will provide an overview of the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and how it supports person-centered and family perspective planning across the lifespan. Participants will be introduced to key LifeCourse tools and worksheets and will have time to practice completing them and reflect on how they can be used in real-life planning.
Presenters: Anyi Garza, Family and Community Trainer, Wyoming Parent Information Center (PIC) and Cari Glantz, Education and Families Program Lead, Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)
Discovery is a process that helps teams get to know their students with complex needs and understand their interests, skills, accommodation requirements, and the skill gaps they have, as they support them in successful postsecondary transition. The Discovery Process is also an authentic assessment that identifies the strengths of the student as a foundation for postsecondary employment. Structured student and family interviews, work-based assessment, and observation in the school, community, and home are used to collect information. Information gathered can help develop meaningful IEP goals and guide programming decisions. The learning activities can easily align with the Extended Wyoming Content and Performance Standards. Examples of lesson plans that align with the extended standards are included in this resource tool, and there is a template that can help teachers develop their own career awareness standards- focused lessons.
Presenter: Jennifer D’Alessandro, Education Consultant and Laurel Henry, Consultant; Vision Outreach Services, Wyoming Department of Education
This presentation will describe supports provided in the home that helps promote independent living and also describe how one or two outside resources are used to help promote positive interaction within the community.
Presenter: Jessie Reeves and Stephanie Danca, Parent Advocates
This presentation is designed to help individuals with diabailities and their support systems learn how Wyoming Independent Living (WIL) can support individuals with Healthy Living goals.
Presenter: JJ Sanchez, Independent Living Program Manager, Wyoming Independent Living
Session information coming soon!
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This session explores practical strategies for building authentic friendships, community connections, and social participation opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will learn five evidence-based approaches and develop concrete action steps they can implement immediately in their own communities, with real-world examples from The Arc of Laramie County's programming.
Presenter: Charity Henning, Executive Director, The Arc of Laramie County
The goal of this presentation is to provide educational advocacy support for families navigating the complexities of special education services. Whether you need a clear plan, stronger documentation, or support for meetings, we hope to introduce you to tools that will help you organize the facts, clarify what to request, and communicate with support organizations in a professional, student-centered way.
Presenter: Elle Sanderson, Parent Advocate
Session information coming soon!
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