Special Education Community Events and News

Summer Opportunities

Summertime Resources:

DCYF Summer Camps & Programs List

  • See DCYF's list of Summer Programming for children in grades K-8 throughout the city
  • Check out DCYF's guide here, including this map of DCYF funded programs across the city
  • Looking for options for older students? Explore opportunities for youth ages 14-24 

SF Recreation & Parks Programming

  • Explore programming from Therapeutic Rec & Inclusion Services
  • After-School Program Waitlist Enrollment Begins May 1

    With current after-school program participants being rolled over for the 2023-24 school year, we have potential availability at some of our after-school sites. You can join the after-school program waitlist starting on Monday, May 1 at 10 a.m. If a spot is available, we will email you before the end of May. If a spot opens during the 2023-2024 school year, you will be notified and have three days to respond. For more information and to enroll starting May 1, click the link below. After-School Waitlist Registration

  • Rec & Parks Summer Day Camp Catalog (available in Spanish and Chinese here)

Special Education Community Event Calendar

Monthly on Thursday's: FREE Support for Families Individualized Education Program (IEP) Clinics

Presented by SFCD. Offered in English, Spanish and Cantonese. Learn about Special Education law, the IEP process, what to do when things aren’t working, and how to become a more active and effective team member.

To register, please call our Warmline at 415-920-5040, email info@supportforfamilies.org,
or click the registration link below.

Presented in Cantonese: 1st Thursdays; 6-7:00pm
Presented in English: 2nd Thursdays; 4-6:00pm
Presented in Spanish: 3rd Thursdays; 4-6:00pm

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Click here to register for the English IEP Clinic

Haga clic aquí para registrarse a la Clínica de IEP en español

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Mon June 5 @ 11:30 - Promoting Mental Health Among Children and Youth.

Promoting Mental Health Among Children and Youth. A Conversation with U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey & U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy.

Monday, June 5, 2023

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Register for zoom - https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mSx7JCLFTMqYS1OSu8SLug#/registration

 

 

Mon June 12 @ 7:00 - 8:30pm: DREDF, Special Education: IEP Basics and Beyond

An overview of the special education process, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act laws.

You must register in advance for this meeting, which can be done using this registration link.

Thurs June 15 @ 6:00 - 7:00pm: NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice

NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice

In Our Own Voice is a monthly educational program focused on storytelling and community connection!

 

What is In Our Own Voice?

This program is all about humanizing mental health, connecting around shared lived experiences with mental health, and learning from others in a respectful, supportive space. The presentation is designed to be casual and conversational.

Trained speakers will share their experiences of living with and managing mental health conditions. Additionally, the program feature videos of NAMI members who also share their journeys with specific mental health conditions.

Register

The presenters will speak to:

What Happened - their origin story and when they first developed symptoms

What Helps - coping strategies and self-care, treatment, and other supports

What's Next - reflections on their journey with a mental health condition(s)

 

Some quick FAQs --

Q: When do In Our Own Voice presentations happen?

A: Every month! Often on the second Thursday of the month. Check out the NAMI SF Eventbrite homepage to view future programs.

Q: Do the presenters rotate?

A: Yes` - each program features a new set of volunteer speakers and a new set of stories.

Q: Does the presentation cost money?

A: All NAMI SF programs are free.

Q: Can anyone attend?

A: Yes!

Q: How will I receive a Zoom link?

A: In a confirmation email and a reminder email.

Q: Will there be a Q+A at the end?

A: Yes!

 

We invite you to join us!

Thurs June 22 @ 6:00-8pm: CAC Meeting: Sensory Processing

Presented by the CAC

MEETING TOPIC: SENSORY PROCESSING

Please join the CAC for a presentation from SFUSD Occupational Therapists who will share information about the services they provide to students who receive occupational therapy in our schools.

CAC General Meetings are held in person at Support for Families at 832 Folsom St, Suite 101 or you can watch the meeting on Zoom. A light dinner will be served for in person attendees. All CAC meetings are open to the public.

Please register in advance for this meeting. 

In person registration

Zoom registration

ASL and interpretation services are available with advance notice. To reserve, please send an email to cacspedsf@gmail.com or call 415-447-7802.

Mon June 26 @ 10:00 - 11:30am: Educación Especial: Información Básica y Esencial (DREDF)

Una descripción general del proceso de educación especial, la Ley de Rehabilitación sección 504 y la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA – por sus siglas en inglés).

Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro.

Thurs July 13 @ 6:00 - 7:00pm: NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice

NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice (July)

In Our Own Voice is a monthly educational program focused on storytelling and community connection!

 

Register

 

What is In Our Own Voice?

This program is all about humanizing mental health, connecting around shared lived experiences with mental health, and learning from others in a respectful, supportive space. The presentation is designed to be casual and conversational.

Trained speakers will share their experiences of living with and managing mental health conditions. Additionally, the program feature videos of NAMI members who also share their journeys with specific mental health conditions.

The presenters will speak to:

What Happened - their origin story and when they first developed symptoms

What Helps - coping strategies and self-care, treatment, and other supports

What's Next - reflections on their journey with a mental health condition(s)

 

Some quick FAQs --

Q: When do In Our Own Voice presentations happen?

A: Every month! Often on the second Thursday of the month. Check out the NAMI SF Eventbrite homepage to view future programs.

Q: Do the presenters rotate?

A: Yes` - each program features a new set of volunteer speakers and a new set of stories.

Q: Does the presentation cost money?

A: All NAMI SF programs are free.

Q: Can anyone attend?

A: Yes!

Q: How will I receive a Zoom link?

A: In a confirmation email and a reminder email.

Q: Will there be a Q+A at the end?

A: Yes!

 

We invite you to join us!

Thurs June 29 @ 6pm: NAMI SF Presentation: LGBTQ+ Roundtable

NAMI San Francisco presents the 2023 LGBTQ+ Roundtable!

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

On June 29, mental health professionals in the Bay Area with discuss a range of topics related to LGBTQ+ mental health.

This event is for members of the LGBTQ+ community and those committed to supporting LGBTQ+ mental health, taking active steps toward addressing stigma and barriers to care, identifying community resources, and talking constructively about LGBTQ+ mental health.

Register Here

Hear from mental health experts who specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community:

Dr. Jack TurbanMD MHS, is an Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at The University of California San Francisco. His research has been cited in major court cases regarding the civil rights of transgender people in the U.S. and Dr. Turban is regularly consulted by the media to comment on issues regarding LGBTQ health. He and his work have been quoted over 100 times for outlets including NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and other outlets.

Dr. Chase T. M. Anderson, MD, is currently an Assistant Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco. He graduated from adult psychiatry residency at The Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital and the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCSF. His writing has appeared in Newsweek, The New England Journal of Medicine, and other news and journal outlets.

 

With questions please contact Andrew Tuttle, Director of Education Programming: andrew@namisf.org.

We look forward to connecting with you on June 29th!

 

NAMI SF Website

Learn more about our programs and how you can get involved. Register for upcoming support groups and classes.

NAMI SF Resources Page

General and community-specific resource pages and guides.

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Sat July 15 @ 11:00am - 1:30pm: Special Olympics at Cal Golden Buddies Football Camp

Looking for a fun event this summer? In collaboration with Special Olympics Northern California. and the Cal Cameron Institute for Student-Athlete Development, Cal Football players Matthew Cindric and Myles Williams present the Golden Buddies Football Camp

Join us on July 15th, from 11-1:30 pm at California Memorial Stadium for a day of football drills and fun! The Golden Buddies Football camp aims to teach young athletes with and without intellectual disabilities the sport of football, performance skills, engage youth with the Cal football team and get moving!  The camp will feature over 30 Cal football student-athlete volunteers, lunch, a swag bag, and an opportunity to play on Cal Memorial Field.

Registration will open on May 22nd at tinyurl.com/goldenbuddiesfootball for all youth ages 6-13 and closes July 8th. Limited spots will be available so please act fast!. We are excited to connect with young athletes of the East Bay and have a great event! Please reach out to cameroninstitute@berkeley.edu with any questions about the event. 

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This page was last updated on May 29, 2023