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Events and Workshops

8/ 10-14/ 2010
2010 Parent Professional Teams Workshop (PPTW)
Location: Marriott Courtyard, Federal Way, WA
Contact Person: Adriana Martinez 520-458-7911
Email: stomp@wapave.org
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: This annual workshop is an extensive 4.5 day training established to strengthen teams so they can return to their installation to assist Military families that include 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,TRICARE and ECHO services and the strategies for accessing these resources,Skills in negotiation and mediation, Information on networking on resources within the civilian and military communities that assist families. Accessing decision makers at the installation and federal level. The team must contact their regional office to begin the application process no later than February 26, 2010. A completed application must be turned in by May 14, 2010.

9/ 10 - 11/ 2010
2 - Day STOMP Workshop - Holloman AFB, NM
Location: Holloman AFB, NM
Contact Person: Heather Miller, 575-572-7754
Email: heather.miller@holloman.af.mil or stomp@wapave.org
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 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/ 13-17/ 2010
Navy EFMP Conference
Location: Millington, TN
Contact Person: Lanita Lee 901-874-6670
Email: hhebdon@wapave.org
Web Site : www.stompproject.org
Description: Call for more information.

9/ 15 - 16/ 2010
2 - Day STOMP Workshop - Ft Leavenworth, KS
Location: Fort Leavenwoth, KS
Contact Person: Jennifer Burford - 913-684-2871
Email: stomp@wapave.org
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 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/ 28/ 2010
2 - Day STOMP Workshop - Hurlburt Field, FL
Location: Hurlburt Field, FL
Contact Person: Angela Brunal - 850-884-6100
Email: vpatterson@wapave.org
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 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/ 8 - 9/ 2010
2 - Day STOMP Workshop - Ft Cason, CO
Location: Fort Carson, CO
Contact Person: Barb Buswell 303-646-5276
Email: stomp@wapave.org
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 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.