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Family Engagement Newsletter

Eau Claire Area School District

Family EngagementNewsletterEau Claire Area School District

RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL, HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.

JANUARY 2023

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You must either show a hard copy or digital copy of the flyer or mention that you are there to support ECASD Special Education PTO prior to paying for your order. You can also order online for pick up using the code HLDKDAY. We will receive 33% of the sales during that time frame that mention our PTO.

The Updated Family Resource Guide is now available! If you would like to receive this in print form, please contact Lauri at lmalnory@ecasd.us

On Friday, February 10, 2023, Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church will host Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. This will be the first year that the Chippewa Valley will have the opportunity to host this event.


Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet, complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd (affectionately referred to as “the paparazzi”!). Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment including limousine rides, professional photography, hair and makeup stations, corsages and boutonnieres, shoe shines, food, a karaoke room, a sensory room, a respite room/event for parents and caregivers, and of course, a dance floor…all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned a king or a queen.

Night to Shine, Feb. 10th!

Youth Leadership Forum 2023 - Applications Open

The Youth Leadership Forum is a week-long, overnight leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities to learn leadership and self-advocacy skills.

When/Where:

July 9 – 14, 2023 at Edgewood College in Madison, WI

The Youth Leadership Forum is for:

  • Students who show leadership potential by being active in their school and community
  • Students who have a disability (physical, learning, cognitive, emotional, sensory, etc.)
  • Wisconsin residents
  • Students who are currently sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school

Why Attend the Youth Leadership Forum:

  • Learn more about college and career options
  • Make connections with other young leaders in our state.
  • Meet your state legislator
  • Connect with energetic staff and speakers from across the state
  • Have fun at a dance and talent show and many other memories you’ll never forget!

To Apply:

Contact Jenny Neugart at Jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov for more information.

Are You on FaceBook and looking to connect with other families about issues important to you?

The following FaceBook Groups are local, parent led and share information and resources.

Better Together - Eau Claire

SNAPS EC: Special Needs and Parenting Support Group

Autism Society Greater Wisconsin West Central Region

Chippewa Falls Special Parents

Parents of Adult Children in Transition (PACT- A Disablity Parenting Group)

Chippewa Valley Respite Referrals

AGENCIES SUPPORTING FAMILIES

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UCP of West Central Wisconsin FaceBook Page

UCP of West Central Wisconsin
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Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin FaceBook Page

Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin
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Parent to Parent of Wisconsin FaceBook Page

Parent to Parent of Wisconsin FaceBook Page
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Special Education Procedural Safeguards

The procedural safeguards notice is based on a model developed by the United States Department of Education, with adaptations for use by Wisconsin School districts and other local education agencies.
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ECASD Families First Podcast

ECASD Families First is a podcast created by staff in the Eau Claire Area School District on topics related to district and community information for students, families, and community members. These 10 to 20-minute episodes on different school-related topics help provide relevant and important information in audio format to the public. We invite you to explore different episodes and learn more about Eau Claire Area School District structures and activities in our surrounding community.
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ECASD in Partnership with Families-Supporting Students with Disabilities

ECASD in Partnership with Families-Supporting Students with Disabilities is a podcast created by staff in the Eau Claire Area School District on topics of special education and community resources to support families who have children with disabilities or special health care needs. These 10 to 20-minute episodes on different school-related and community topics provide relevant and important information in audio format to ECASD families.

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Family Resource Guide

Ask your child's teacher for a copy of the Family Resource Guide. Click on the photo for Electronic Version
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Transition Resource Guide

This supplement to the Family Resource Guide was developed to provide resources for students and families planning for adulthood.

Ask your child's teacher for a copy of the Family Resource Guide. Click on the photo for Electronic version

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PREPARING FOR AN IEP MEETING

The Student Snapshop is a great tool to jot down thoughts ahead of the meeting to be able to share with your IEP team information about your child's strengths, interests, how your child learns at home and questions you have for the team!

Download the PDF

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Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire Area Unified School District does not endorse any commercial products or services that may be advertised or available, for purchase or otherwise, on any of the Linked Sites. Website users should be aware that, because of the nature of the World Wide Web, website content may change from what was originally linked to by the Eau Claire Area School District.
We encourage users to contact us if you find inappropriate content.

Email: lmalnory@ecasd.us
Website: https://www.ecasd.us/District/Home
Location: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA
Phone: 715-852-3075
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECASD-Special-Education-100391148009003/?eid=ARDVD95qBpVdhhYSzrtWpXkp6PP6ymkoMeEBEemvNJiB4BbG9zcCQA39kK6f4CHdc7A-05y9l52EJjBO
Twitter: @ecasdsuper