Community Organization, Parent Support Group, Middleton, Middleton WI, Autism, Special Needs, Disabilities

October 9th From 6-8 pm Kromrey Middle School

"What's Happening in Special Education" presented by Barb Buffington Director of Student Services Room 506 (Music Room)

Teen Group- For teens 13+ "Let's Talk Advocacy!" Meaningful conversation on self-advocacy followed by games & snacks!l 5th-grade collaboration space

November 6th From 6-8 pm Kromrey Middle School

Middle/High School Parents- MCPASD Transition Staff & Parent Panel - Learn about transitioning to adulthood from MHS staff and parents that have gone through the process. Room 506 (Music Room)

Elementary School Parents- MCPASD Elementary School Case Managers & Student Services Coordinator- Q&A for elementary school parents. Room 505

Teen Group- For teens 13+ "Becoming An Adult!" Meaningful conversation self-determination and becoming an adult and activities around what it looks like to become an adult, followed by games & snacks! Meet in 5th-grade collaboration space

February 5th From 6-8 pm Kromrey Middle School

Middle/High School Parents- Fostering Inclusion & Engagement at School

Elementary Parents- Fostering Family Engagement in the IEP

Teen Group- For teens 13+ "Inclusion" Meaningful conversation the topic of inclusion, followed by games & snacks! Meet in 5th-grade collaboration space

March 4th From 6-8 pm Kromrey Middle School

Panel Discussion- "What We've Learned Along The Way" From parents, students, & adults with disabilities Room 506 (Music Room)

Teen Group- For teens 13+ "Community " Meaningful conversation the topic of being involved in your community, followed by games & snacks! Meet in 5th-grade collaboration space

May 6th From 5:30-8:00 pm- Lakeview Park Middleton

Come join us for dinner and the Third Annual "Above & Beyond Awards" recognizing people in the school & community that support people with disabilities! A suggested $5 donation and/or bring a dish to pass. Nominate a teacher, student, parent, or person in the community that you feel goes Above & Beyond to support people with disabilities by emailing SPARKMiddletonWI@gmail.com include honoree's name and a brief story on how that person supports people with disabilities in their community

Building Community & Bringing Families Together

Networking Group For Parents That Have A Child With An IEP Or 504 Plan

SPARK! Just what we need to ignite opportunities for families with disabilities to come together and make a difference in our community!

* Meetings the first Wednesday of the month

*Great opportunity to stay up to date with what is going on in the school district

*No Membership Fees

*Wonderful way to connect with other families that have children with an IEP or 504 Plan

*No ongoing commitment required

*Everyone Welcome (Currently, meetings are for adults only unless otherwise noted)