STOMP - Specialized Training Of Military Parents

Events and Workshops

2/ 21-22/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Misawa AFB, Japan
Location: Misawa AFB, Japan call for more information.
Contact Person: Deanna Dlugiewicz
Email: deanna.glugiewicz@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

2/ 25-26/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Kadena AFB, Japan
Location: Kadena AFB, Japan Call for more information.
Contact Person: Amy Prince
Email: Emily.nesbitt@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

3/ 11-12/ 2013
2 - Day STOMP Workshop - Luke AFB, Arizona
Location: Luke Chapel Annex, 13968 W. Shooting Star St. Luke AFB, Arizona
Contact Person: Rocky Macy 623-856-6378
Email: rocky.macy@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

3/ 11-12/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Charleston AFB, SC
Location: Charleston AFB, SC Call for more information.
Contact Person: Okereta Mills at 843-963-4411
Email: Okereta.mills@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

3/ 14 & 15/ 2013
2 - Day STOMP Workshop - Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona
Location: Mirage Club, located on the corner of Ironwood & Craycroft.
Contact Person: Tiffany Hornbeek, 520-228-5690
Email: Tiffany.Hornbeek@dmf.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP. Registration Deadline: Call for details.

3/ 25-26/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Yokota AB, Japan
Location: Yokota AB, Japan
Contact Person: Elisa Hughes at DSN 315-225-8725
Email: elisa.hughes@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

3/ 5-6/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Nellis AFB, NV
Location: Nellis AFB, NV Call location details.
Contact Person: Stephanie Garnes at 702-652-3401
Email: Stephanie.garnes@nellis.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

4/ 01-02/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Tinker AFB, OK
Location: Tinker AFB, OK Call for location details.
Contact Person: Charletta Cruz at 405-734-5690
Email: charletta.cruz@tinker.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

4/ 04-05/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Ft Sam Houston, TX
Location: Ft Sam Houston, TX Call for location details.
Contact Person: Melissa Reyes at 210-221-9826
Email: melissa.m.reyes4.civ@mail.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

4/ 11-12/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - McConnell AFB, KS
Location: McConnell AFB, KS Call for location details.
Contact Person: Kelsey Riff at 316-759-3182
Email: Kelsey.riff.1@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

4/ 15-16/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Scott AFB, IL
Location: Scott AFB, IL Call for location details.
Contact Person: Ruth A. Nations at 618-256-8668
Email: ruth.nations@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

4/ 18-19/ 2013
2-Day STOMP Training - Whiteman AFB, Missouri
Location: Whiteman AFB, Missouri Call for location details.
Contact Person: Meladee Bay or Glenda Alexander at 660-687-6533
Email: glenda.alexander@us.af.mil - meladee.bay@us.af.mil
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Two Day workshop is designed for military parents of children with special needs and professionals (EFMP Managers, School Liaison Officers, educators) that work with children with special needs. Workshop topics can include: • Working with the educational or early intervention planning teams to access services. (IEPs or IFSPs and 504 plans) • Accessing educational and medical records and developing a comprehensive home file. • Communication and Advocacy strategies • Wills and Guardianship (Why won’t a typical Military Will work for me?) • Federal and State laws regarding education of students with disabilities (IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) • Making connections with community resources - Networking. • Making informed decisions with respect to overseas assignments & DODEA. (PCSing) • Working effectively with military systems such as TRICARE and the EFMP.

9/ 10-14/ 2013
Parent Professional Team Workshop 2013 - Puyallup, WA
Location: Best Western, Puyallup, WA Call for more information.
Contact Person: Adriana Martinez at 520-458-7911
Email: amartinez@wapave.org
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: The Parent Professional Teams Workshop is an annual extensive 4.5 day training This workshop is established to strengthen teams so that they can return to their installation to assist families who have individuals with disabilities Participants will gain: Skills to develop and maintain effective parent support and information groups on local installations, Advanced level training on Federal and Military Laws and regulations, Skills in team dynamics, Ability to access TRICARE, and TRICARE/ECHO services, Skills in negotiation and mediation, Information on the Exceptional Family Member Programs (EFMP) for each branch of service, Information on networking with resources within the civilian and military communities to assist families including accessing decision makers at the installation and federal level.