Chicago Core and Central Events

Webinar – “An Overview of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)”

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 03:30 PM

Training   |   Webinar

Learn about special education rights, services and more at this free webinar for parents and professionals Join STAR NET Region IV for "An Overview of...

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Seminario Web en Espanol -“Tecnología para la Casa”

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 05:30 PM

Webinar

Free webinar in Spanish providing an overview of "Technology for the Home." The Arc of Illinois’ Illinois Life Span Program and Family-to-Family Health Information Center...

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STAR NET Region V’s Winter Moms’ Retreat

Saturday, January 25, 2025, All day

Retreat   |   Special Event

A free retreat for moms of children with special needs Save the date for STAR NET Region V's "Winter Moms' Retreat: Self-Regulation is Self-Care!" on...

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Special Recreation Associations Across Illinois Offering Winter and Spring Programs

Saturday, January 25, 2025, All day

Camp   |   Class   |   Playdate

Check out cooking classes, sports and more for children and adults with disabilities at Special Recreation Associations statewide! Enrollment is going on now for winter...

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Webinar – “Transition Begins With an End in Mind”

Monday, January 27, 2025, 10:00 AM

Webinar

Learn how to start transition planning for children with disabilities as early as kindergarten at this free webinar for parents, self-advocates and professionals Join Family...

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Webinar – “Sign Language Basics: Talking with Your Hands”

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 03:30 PM

Webinar

Come laugh, learn and fall in love with the language of sign! Join Illinois STAR NET Region V and STAR NET Region IV for "Sign...

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Virtual – “23rd Annual QIDP Leadership Conference”

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 09:00 AM

Conference   |   Webinar

A virtual conference for professionals working with people with developmental disabilities and their families to explore social media, new technology, financial planning and more throughout...

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In-Person Workshop – “The Intersection of Trauma, Play and Learning”

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 09:00 AM

Conference   |   Workshop

Free, in-person workshop exploring the impact of trauma on playing and learning in children with disabilities Join STAR NET Region II and the  La Grange...

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The COMPASS Program Webinar Series

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 12:00 PM

Training   |   Webinar

A free, 10-week virtual program for parents and professionals providing training, resources and practical guidance for supporting children with disabilities Join Family Matters Parent Training...

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Webinar – “Apoyo para Transición” (Transition Support)

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 06:00 PM

Webinar

A free webinar in Spanish for parents, professionals and self-advocates covering transition supports in special education The Family Matters Parent Information and Training Center (Family...

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