CESA 8 Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative

Quarterly Newsletter
 

Second 2010 Wisconsin Integrated Employment Network Event in WI Dells

June 16, 2010 at the Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells. 
The Integrated Employment Network offers a way for people at the local level to get connected and supported as they work to increase opportunities for citizens with disabilities to pursue meaningful careers and earn income. There is no cost to attend this event, but seating is limited so please register.  Questions, e-mail Stacey Mochnick at eri@eri-wi.org.  To register or for more information, go to http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=d0130e54-606d-4bb2-a46f-be971b2a816b.
 

Wisconsin Family Ties 15th Annual Family Fun Day in WI Dells

July 6, 2010 at Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park, 1701 Wisconsin Dells Parkway • WI Dells, WI www.mtolympuspark.com

Outdoor Water Park: 10a-7p — Indoor Water Park: 10a-10p

Cost: $12/person, includes a picnic lunch and access to the entire water and theme park.

(Children 2 years and under are free)

Registration deadline is July 1, 2010. Space is limited. Order online at www.wifamilyties.org  or call as soon as possible to reserve your tickets.

Toll-free: 1-800-422-7145 — Email: info@wifamilyties.org

Please note: Family Fun Day is reserved for families that include children or adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
 

What Can YOU Do? Website

The website offers a range of education and outreach tools, all designed to engage employers, people with disabilities, family and educators, and the general public.

http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/
 

Early Childhood Child Outcomes Parent Brochure

A downloadable brochure that can be shared with parents and family members to explain what the child outcomes indicator is, how the information is used and how families are involved in the process.  http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/docs/WI-Children-Moving-Forward-FINAL-May-2010.pdf

Researched-Based Instructional Strategies

Connecting research recommendations to practice can improve instruction. These key research-based strategies have impact on student achievement. http://www.netc.org/focus/strategies/

NAMI Launches Social Networking Site for Young Adults
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has launched http://www.strengthofus.org, a new online community where young adults living with mental health concerns can provide mutual support in navigating unique challenges and opportunities during the critical transition years from ages 18 to 25. Developed by young adults, StrengthofUs.org is a user-driven social networking community.

Health Reform Resources for People Living with Psychiatric Disabilities
Two new documents, "Will Health Reform Help People with Mental Illnesses?" and "If I Have a Psychiatric Disability, Will Health Reform Help Me?" published by the UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration are informing people who live with psychiatric disabilities about how the health care bills passed by Congress in 2009 might affect them. For more information go to http://www.upennrrtc.org/resources/view.php?tool_id=226

 

An Employer’s Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
The March 2009 Employer's Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health includes recommendations that focus on employer-based strategies for health plans, Employee Assistance Programs and workplace policies. The Guide can be found at http://www.businessgrouphealth.org/pdfs/CAMH_Guide_LoRes.pdf

 

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens: A Parent’s Guide
This booklet is a guide for parents who think their child may have symptoms of bipolar disorder, or parents whose child has been diagnosed. Published by the National Institute on Mental Health, it is available in PDF format on the web and can be requested in hard copy.  For more information go to http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder-in-children-and-teens-a-parents-guide/index.shtml