Upcoming Trainings and Events
Family Listening Session at the DEC2025 Conference
Please join FACT Oregon and the Division for Early Childhood for an open conversation between families and early childhood professionals about supports and services in IDEA Part C (Birth-3) and Part B 619 (preschool). Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas so we can move towards high quality inclusive services in early childhood education, delivered by highly qualified professionals in full partnership with families.
Money Skills No Limits (Session 2)
Money Skills, No Limits!
This 6-session series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage money and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (ages 14-26) and their families to attend together.
Family Voices! Multnomah County Fall Community Gathering (FACT Family Network)
Families raising children with disabilities in Multnomah County: Join FACT Oregon’s Family Network for a Fall Community Gathering. This event is hosted in partnership with Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC).
Free food, family friendly activities, and giveaways!
Meet families and build connections!
Share ideas to make our community stronger!
Money Skills No Limits (Session 3)
Money Skills, No Limits!
This 6-session series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage money and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (ages 14-26) and their families to attend together.
OCFN Family Info Session with Oregon Developmental Disability Services
The Oregon Consortium of Family Networks (OCFN), of which FACT Oregon is a member, is teaming up with the Oregon Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) to share information with families about developmental disabilities services in Oregon, especially about the Oregon Needs Assessment and recent changes in-home service hours and what families can do.
The Early Years, Together (Session 5: Making Your Voice Heard with LICCs and SICC)
The Early Years, Together
A Series for Families of Children Birth-5 Navigating Early Childhood Services
Are you raising a young child with a disability or developmental delay?
You’re not alone—and we’re here to walk this journey with you. This 5-week series is for parents and caregivers just like you to learn, share, and feel supported. Build your confidence, find your voice, and help your child thrive.
OCFN Family Info Session with Oregon Developmental Disability Services (2)
The Oregon Consortium of Family Networks (OCFN), of which FACT Oregon is a member, is teaming up with the Oregon Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) to share information with families about developmental disabilities services in Oregon, especially about the Oregon Needs Assessment and recent changes in-home service hours and what families can do.
Money Skills No Limits (Session 4)
Money Skills, No Limits!
This 6-session series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage money and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (ages 14-26) and their families to attend together.
Money Skills No Limits (Session 5)
Money Skills, No Limits!
This 6-session series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage money and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (ages 14-26) and their families to attend together.
Money Skills No Limits (Session 6)
Money Skills, No Limits!
This 6-session series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage money and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (ages 14-26) and their families to attend together.
Navigating Special Education (In Person)
IDEA, IEPs and Communicating with your School Team
This training is in partnership with the Arc of Jackson County, Bridging Communities, and the Autism Society of Oregon.
Whether you’re new to special education or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this session will help you:
Understand the core principles of IDEA, communicate more effectively with your school team, and feel confident and prepared for your next IEP meeting.
From Struggle to Support and Connection
Training on Behavior!
From Struggle to Support and Conenction: When Big Feelings Show Up, Parents Can Show the Way!
Children’s outbursts are not signs of failure—they are signals. With the right tools, parents can turn tough moments into chances for learning, trust, and growth.
By noticing, rethinking, and responding with care, parents can turn meltdowns into times that build emotional skills, ease power struggles, and strengthen family bonds.
The Early Years, Together (Session 4: All about transitions: From EI to ECSE and on to Kindergarten)
The Early Years, Together
A Series for Families of Children Birth-5 Navigating Early Childhood Services
Are you raising a young child with a disability or developmental delay?
You’re not alone—and we’re here to walk this journey with you. This 5-week series is for parents and caregivers just like you to learn, share, and feel supported. Build your confidence, find your voice, and help your child thrive.
Money Skills No Limits (Session 1)
Money Skills, No Limits!
This 6-session series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage money and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (ages 14-26) and their families to attend together.
The Early Years, Together (Session 3: Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education)
The Early Years, Together
A Series for Families of Children Birth-5 Navigating Early Childhood Services
Are you raising a young child with a disability or developmental delay?
You’re not alone—and we’re here to walk this journey with you. This 5-week series is for parents and caregivers just like you to learn, share, and feel supported. Build your confidence, find your voice, and help your child thrive.
Family Voices! Washington County Fall Community Gathering (FACT Family Network)
Families raising children with disabilities in Washington County: Join FACT Oregon’s Family Network for a Fall Community Gathering. This event is hosted in partnership with Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC).
Free food, family friendly activities, and giveaways!
Meet families and build connections!
Share ideas to make our community stronger!
The Early Years, Together (Session 2: Natural environments, Least Restrictive Environment, and inclusive practices)
The Early Years, Together
A Series for Families of Children Birth-5 Navigating Early Childhood Services
Are you raising a young child with a disability or developmental delay?
You’re not alone—and we’re here to walk this journey with you. This 5-week series is for parents and caregivers just like you to learn, share, and feel supported. Build your confidence, find your voice, and help your child thrive.
The Early Years, Together (Session 1: Understanding disability and strength-based visioning)
The Early Years, Together
A Series for Families of Children Birth-5 Navigating Early Childhood Services
Are you raising a young child with a disability or developmental delay?
You’re not alone—and we’re here to walk this journey with you. This 5-week series is for parents and caregivers just like you to learn, share, and feel supported. Build your confidence, find your voice, and help your child thrive.
AYA 2.0 Parent Leadership Booster Series!
Activate Your Advocacy 2.0: Parent Leadership Booster Series!
Ready to level-up your advocacy in record time? We are bringing all AYA Parent Leaders from ALL cohorts together for 6 essential skills over 3 classes that will “boost” your leadership!
Open by invitation only to graduates of our AYA program.
If you are a graduate of AYA, check your email at the end of May and in early June for an invitation. If you need help, contact program@factoregon.org.
AYA 2.0 Summer Booster Series!
Wed., June 18 | 6-7:15 pm | Advisory Leadership Deep-Dive
Land a seat at the table – and make it count!
Understand what family reps really do
Know the steps to launch or join a Special-Education Advisory Council
Wed., Aug. 13 • 6-7:15 pm | Data + Relationships = Power
Numbers tell a story – people move it forward.
Decode Oregon special-ed data with the Look → Think → Act! Model
Turn a 15-minute coffee chat into lasting partnerships
Wed, Aug. 20 • 6-7:15 pm | Speak Up & Solve IEPs
Get ready to weigh in on budgets, policies, and back-to-school IEP meetings.
Craft a 3-minute “Story → Data → Ask” comment for school boards or SACSE
Bring your toughest scenario to our live IEP Hot-Seat Clinic
AYA 2.0 Parent Leadership Booster Series!
Activate Your Advocacy 2.0: Parent Leadership Booster Series!
Ready to level-up your advocacy in record time? We are bringing all AYA Parent Leaders from ALL cohorts together for 6 essential skills over 3 classes that will “boost” your leadership!
Open by invitation only to graduates of our AYA program.
If you are a graduate of AYA, check your email at the end of May and in early June for an invitation. If you need help, contact program@factoregon.org.
AYA 2.0 Summer Booster Series!
Wed., June 18 | 6-7:15 pm | Advisory Leadership Deep-Dive
Land a seat at the table – and make it count!
Understand what family reps really do
Know the steps to launch or join a Special-Education Advisory Council
Wed., Aug. 13 • 6-7:15 pm | Data + Relationships = Power
Numbers tell a story – people move it forward.
Decode Oregon special-ed data with the Look → Think → Act! Model
Turn a 15-minute coffee chat into lasting partnerships
Wed, Aug. 20 • 6-7:15 pm | Speak Up & Solve IEPs
Get ready to weigh in on budgets, policies, and back-to-school IEP meetings.
Craft a 3-minute “Story → Data → Ask” comment for school boards or SACSE
Bring your toughest scenario to our live IEP Hot-Seat Clinic
Back to School Series: Smooth Transitions for Back to School Success
Back to School Series:
Aug 12: Smooth Transitions for Back to School Success
Back to School Series: Back to School IEP Basics
Back to School Series:
Aug 5: Back to School IEP Basics
AYA 2.0 Parent Leadership Booster Series!
Activate Your Advocacy 2.0: Parent Leadership Booster Series!
Ready to level-up your advocacy in record time? We are bringing all AYA Parent Leaders from ALL cohorts together for 6 essential skills over 3 classes that will “boost” your leadership!
Open by invitation only to graduates of our AYA program.
If you are a graduate of AYA, check your email at the end of May and in early June for an invitation. If you need help, contact program@factoregon.org.
AYA 2.0 Summer Booster Series!
Wed., June 18 | 6-7:15 pm | Advisory Leadership Deep-Dive
Land a seat at the table – and make it count!
Understand what family reps really do
Know the steps to launch or join a Special-Education Advisory Council
Wed., Aug. 13 • 6-7:15 pm | Data + Relationships = Power
Numbers tell a story – people move it forward.
Decode Oregon special-ed data with the Look → Think → Act! Model
Turn a 15-minute coffee chat into lasting partnerships
Wed, Aug. 20 • 6-7:15 pm | Speak Up & Solve IEPs
Get ready to weigh in on budgets, policies, and back-to-school IEP meetings.
Craft a 3-minute “Story → Data → Ask” comment for school boards or SACSE
Bring your toughest scenario to our live IEP Hot-Seat Clinic
Q&A with ODE, CODSN, and FACT Oregon
Do you have questions about special education in Oregon? Join co-hosts FACT Oregon and CODSN for a virtual question and answer time with the Oregon Department of Education.
Interpretation support is available with 72 hours notice.
Thursday, June 5 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Ready Together: Emergency Preparedness (Part 2: Make and Take!)
Emergencies can happen anytime—wildfires, earthquakes, power outages, and more. Planning ahead helps keep your child safe.
This two-part training series will help you think about your child’s unique needs and create a plan that works for your family.
This is session 2 for a make and take emergency plan
FULL Money Skills, No Limits: Financial Empowerment for Youth with Disabilities (Session 6)
This 6-session virtual training series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (14-26) and their families to attend together.
Ready Together: Emergency Preparedness (Part 1: Learn & Plan)
Emergencies can happen anytime—wildfires, earthquakes, power outages, and more. Planning ahead helps keep your child safe.
This two-part training series will help you think about your child’s unique needs and create a plan that works for your family.
This session is Part 1 of 2.
Q&A with ODE, CODSN, and FACT Oregon
Do you have questions about special education in Oregon? Join co-hosts FACT Oregon and CODSN for a virtual question and answer time with the Oregon Department of Education.
Interpretation support is available with 72 hours notice.
Tuesday, May 13 | 12 - 1 PM
Thursday, June 5 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
FULL: Money Skills, No Limits: Financial Empowerment for Youth with Disabilities (Session 5)
This 6-session virtual training series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (14-26) and their families to attend together.
FULL: Money Skills, No Limits: Financial Empowerment for Youth with Disabilities (Session 4)
This 6-session virtual training series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (14-26) and their families to attend together.
Navigating Special Education: IDEA, IEPs, and Communicating with your School Team
Navigating Special Education: IDEA, IEPs and Communicating with your school team
FULL: Money Skills, No Limits: Financial Empowerment for Youth with Disabilities (Session 3)
This 6-session virtual training series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (14-26) and their families to attend together.
FULL: Money Skills, No Limits: Financial Empowerment for Youth with Disabilities (Session 2)
This 6-session virtual training series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (14-26) and their families to attend together.
FULL: Money Skills, No Limits: Financial Empowerment for Youth with Disabilities
This 6-session virtual training series helps young people with disabilities, along with their families, learn how to manage and make smart choices about money. We encourage youth (14-26) and their families to attend together.
Garantías procesales en la IEP (en español)
Comprenda sus derechos y protecciones en la educación especial y cómo comunicarse de manera efectiva con los equipos escolares.
Transition to Kindergarten
Get Ready for Kindergarten! For Families of Young Children with Disabilities
Kindergarten is a big change! Understand what’s coming next as your child transitions from an IFSP to an IEP.
Unlocking Potential in Special Education: Transforming Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
Families…educators…school leaders…community partners…are you ready to change how we support students with disabilities?
This conference is your chance to learn new tools, strategies, and ideas from leading experts who are creating spaces where all students can succeed.
Keynote
We’re excited to have Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak as our keynote speakers. National leaders in education, they are called "magical inclusion experts" and "educator's educators”. " Together, they will share five powerful and practical strategies to make inclusive education successful.
Breakout Sessions
After our keynote, we’ll deepen our learning with:
Dr. Samuel Sennott, an associate professor at Portland State University and creator of Proloquo2Go, will show how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) helps students with communication needs express themselves and thrive.
Jeremy Wells, an Education Program Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education, will explain how accommodations and modifications boost student success and help families support their children.
Early Childhood Learning Conference
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CONFERENCE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
A virtual learning day for families of young children with disabilities and the professionals who support them. Get practical tools and knowledge to navigate your child’s early education journey with confidence!
What you will learn:
Understanding Your Child’s IFSP: Learn what an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is and how you can be an active part of the process.
Transition Steps: Understand key steps as your child moves from Early Intervention (EI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), and then to Kindergarten.
Behavior Support and Social Emotional Learning: Discover ways to help young children develop strong social and emotional skills and access behavior supports in early learning and care settings.
How to Get Involved with LICCs: Find out how you can participate in your local interagency coordinating council (LICC) to advocate for early childhood services.
Parent Experiences: Hear from other parents about their journeys through early childhood services and what they’ve learned.
Inclusive Practices: Learn from members of the Oregon Early Childhood Inclusion Initiative about the state’s goals and priorities for inclusive learning and care.
Advocating with Data: Discover how to find and use data to advocate for policies and practices that support young children with disabilities.
Pathways to Adulthood: A Learning Conference About Transition
Pathways to Adulthood: A Learning Conference About Transition will be on Saturday, January 25. Youth with disabilities (14-21), their families, and professionals will explore what they need to know to create a roadmap to adult success.
Pathways to Further Education and Work
Understanding Oregon’s Graduation Pathways and School Completion Options
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Pathways to Success: Supported Employment
Transition Network Facilitators (a panel discussion)
Independent Living and Financial Skills
Supported Living and Housing Options for People with Disabilities
Financial Empowerment for Youth and Families
Navigating Benefits and Employment for People with Disabilities
Self-Advocacy and Decision-Making
Supported Decision Making and Alternatives to Guardianship
Empowering Choices: How Oregon’s Brokerage System Supports Self-Determination
Let’s Talk About Sex! (for parents)
Transition Goals in the IEP: A Roadmap for the Future
Learn why planning for life after school is important for students with disabilities, when to start, and how special education services help prepare students with disabilities for adulthood.
Session 3: Introduction to Disability and Special Education
Introduction to Disability and Special Education
Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and Explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.