2024 Early Childhood Conference: Full Schedule

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9:05am HST

Singing to the Choir: Support for Young Families of Children with Disabilities

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST

G 204

SPIN - the Special Parent Information Network, has been supporting families, and the professionals who work with them, for 40 years, but many in Hawaii still don't know about us. We'll cover the basics of what SPIN does in our community, provide insights on what families need during transition to special education and how to support them, and where to access resources, information and support systems in our state.
Participants will:

learn where to find tools, resources and information, that are useful to both families, teachers and community providers
recognize the importance of parent-to-parent support and connections
understand the importance of preparing early intervention families for the shift from a family-centered program in natural environments to an educational system with a student focus.

Presenters

Amanda Kaahanui

Program Specialist, SPIN- Special Parent Information Network

Amanda loves being a parent, advocate and care coordinator for her handsome 20-year-old son Ikaika. She is the Program Specialist at SPIN, the Special Parent Information Network, and helps families find information, resources and support for their children with special needs. In... Read More →

Susan Rocco

Coordinator, Special Parent Information Network

Susan found her true calling in 1985 as the coordinator of SPIN--a new parent information and referral program formed within the Disability and Communication Access Board and in partnership with the Department of Education. She likes to say that her son Jason, now 43, “got her the... Read More →

Singing to the Choir pdf

Early Childhood Conf Handouts pdf

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
G 204

Parent Engagement