It's not too late: Register for the IRC today!

Summary

Sign up today to attend a workshop at the Special Education Information & Resource Conference being held at Balboa HS this Saturday, March 9th from 9am - 3pm.

Join us this Saturday, March 9, 2024

Registration is still open, and drop-ins are welcome!

The Information and Resource Conference is a FREE conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and community members.

Mark your calendar (Click here, and then scroll down to see the button)

This years conference will be held at a new location!

Balboa Highschool
1000 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

Featured Workshops (more on the website)

SESSION 1: 10:30 - 11:30am

SFUSD Behavior Supports

Many kids are struggling with the return to school after the pandemic. In this workshop, we will discuss the tools SFUSD has to support students at school and explore ways parents can help kids return to school and manage behavior through a positive and trauma-informed lens.

Presented by Cathy Sherman, SFUSD Related Services Supervisor

SFUSD Special Education Literacy Interventions

This workshop will provide an overview of the interventions available to students with IEPs who struggle with reading. Participants will learn about SPIRE and other interventions.

Presented by Saveth Seang, Tier 3 Literacy Program Administrator, SFUSD Special Education

SESSION 2: 12:30 - 1:30pm

Youth Mental Health: Parents as Allies and Advocates

Parents as Allies and Advocates is an educational presentation that provides an overview of youth mental health for parents/caregivers. The program includes information about mental health conditions, contributing factors, warning signs, communication strategies, and information about self-care and community resources.

Presented by Andrew Tuttle, National Alliance for Mental Illness

Experience Dyslexia: A Simulation

This popular hands-on learning disabilities simulation lets you experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with this language-based learning disability. This lively and thought-provoking activity is for teachers, parents, or anyone interested in better understanding the lives of individuals with dyslexia.

Presented by Decoding Dyslexia CA

SESSION 3: 2:00 - 3:00pm

Young Adult Panel: Managing Mental Health Conditions

Young adults share their knowledge and personal experiences managing mental health conditions. This group are amazing role models for younger students and for parents. Please join us!

Presented by National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)

Everything at the IRC is free to attendees!

Keynote
Workshops
Interpretation
Exhibitor Hall
morning coffee and light lunch

Childcare

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer childcare at IRC this year.

Children are welcome to attend IRC with their families this year. We will have activity packs for kids available in the workshop sessions and ask that you step out with your child if they become disruptive.

To help support families who may need to bring their children to IRC, we will provide a sensory break room that families are welcome to visit with their child.

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