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Empowering Educators and Families to Support Every Learner

June 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Free
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About This Webinar

To enhance positive outcomes for struggling learners, educators must be equipped with effective strategies to support both students and their families. This webinar will explore ways to support families when a child does not qualify for special education services and provide guidance on navigating situations where caregivers may be hesitant about evaluations. Participants will gain insights into approaching families with concerns and communicating those concerns in a compassionate, constructive way. Gain the tools needed to foster strong collaboration between professionals and families, promoting positive outcomes for neurodiverse students.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn effective strategies to assist families of struggling learners who do not qualify for special education services
  • Develop skills to approach and communicate concerns with families in a compassionate and constructive manner
  • Gain tools to foster strong partnerships between educators and families, promoting positive outcomes for neurodiverse students

Presenter

Jamie Pearson, Ph.D.

Dr. Jamie Pearson, a former behavioral interventionist and autism program consultant, is an Associate Professor of Special Education at North Carolina State University. Dr. Pearson earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she developed FACES (Fostering Advocacy, Communication, Empowerment, and Support), an advocacy intervention for underserved families raising autistic children.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

  • Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS)This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/18/2027.
  • Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/18/2028.
  • Michigan Certified Teachers: This webinar is spending approval for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/18/2028.
  • Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/18/2027.
  • Certificates of Attendance: OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

Event Materials

Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.

Photo Credit: iStock – 2165040775

Details

Date:
June 18
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Cost:
Free
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How To Join

Complete the registration form with your name, email address, and how you learned about this webinar. You should receive a confirmation email shortly after with the connection information. Please email us at contact@oneop.org if you have any questions or need technical support.

If you are unable to join the webinar via Zoom, please view the live-streamed webinar at https://www.youtube.com/c/OneOp/live.

More Info

Format
Upcoming Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available
AAFCS
NCFR
SCECH
UTSW
Series
Uniquely Wired: A Deep Dive into Diverse Cognitive Variations
Webinar Zoom URL
https://auburn.zoom.us/j/82448429621
Webinar ID
8244 8429 621
Dial in numbers
US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833
International numbers
International numbers available: https://auburn.zoom.us/u/kqtp5RZgD

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