Upcoming Presentations

The Michigan Alliance for Families is hosting two presentations the first week of November. On 11/1 in Houghton they will have a presentation called Getting and Keeping the First Job. The second is on 11/2 and it will be held in Baraga and the topic is, Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy.

Getting And Keeping the First Job

Topics will include:

• Straight talk about employment
• What you need to know about employment
• Accommodations, disclosure, and interviewing
• The employer's perspective
• Self employment
• Building your resume

When: 11/1/11 - Tuesday from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: BHK Houghton, 700 Park Avenue

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Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy

Topics will include:

• Understanding your child's disability
• Knowing who's who and what role they play
• Knowing your rights and responsibilities
• Getting organized
• Using clear and effective communication
• Knowing how to resolve disagreements

When: 11/2/11 - Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: Best Western, Baraga

Advance registration is required. To RSVP contact Lisa Kahnke at: lisa@michiganallianceforfamilies.org or you can also call at (906) 483-0442 to reserve your place. Due to the travel involved for the guest speakers, MAF needs a minimum number to register in advance in order to hold each event. Please register by 10/30. Pizza and beverages will be served.

October 19, 2011 Meeting Wrap-Up

We had a small crowd at the meeting but it was extremely productive and informative. For anyone that is looking to homeschool and you'd like to explore options, I highly recommend contacting John and Julie (they requested that I leave their last name off of this post) via email at: parent49@yahoo.com

Another great resource that was brought to the table during the meeting is Copper Country Home Educators (cchomeeducators.com). Jennifer Olson (crazyjolson@gmail.com), is on the board for this volunteer organization and she would be happy to assist parents with any questions.

A huge thank you goes out to Alissa Erickson, for her assistance with the childcare. The kids had a great time playing in the gym.

Our next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2011 at the BHK Houghton Center from 6-8 p.m. A flyer will be following in the next few weeks.

Cheers!

October 19, 2011 Meeting

Our meeting this month will be held at the BHK Houghton Center, in the first floor conference room from 6-8pm. This is an open meeting for parents, professionals, and community members.

The topic of the meeting will be homeschooling options and networking with other families who homeschool. Our speakers are John and Julie, two of our active group parents (they have asked that their last name be left out of this post). They are well versed in homeschooling and have been providing high quality education to their children in the home for several years. Please join us in giving John and Julie a warm welcome.

Childcare is being provided but is limited. Please be sure to RSVP for care and include the number of children needing care.

For more information or to RSVP contact: Heather at 906-482-4216

Cheers!