Upcoming Webinars

Join IN*SOURCE’s very own Jill Summerlot, Operations Team Leader, every Monday for a sneak peek at the week’s upcoming webinars. During this session, she’ll take you through a review of our new Parent 2 Parent Guide and open the floor for a live Q&A session. 

Each session will feature an informative presentation and then the speakers will respond to questions from the participants.

Upcoming topics include (but are not limited to) the following:

November 2025: Dispute Resolution

December 2025: No Office Hours Scheduled

January 2026: Early Childhood & Secondary Transition (diploma)

February 2026: Early Childhood Placement

March 2026: ESA/Choice Scholarships 

April 2026: Special Education Evaluation/Eligibility

May 2026: Preventing the Summer Slide 

Special Needs Trusts may provide supplemental resources for an individual with special needs.  Under various circumstances, not having a special needs trust may adversely affect an individual’s eligibility for government benefits. 

This workshop will provide an overview of different types of trusts, important considerations in naming a Trustee, expenses that can be paid through the trust, funding options, and how to get started in creating a properly drafted special needs trust. Presented by Gordon Homes, Certified Financial Planner. 

A medida que se acerca el tercer cumpleaños de su hijo, su familia deberá hacer un plan porque el programa de intervención temprana finaliza a los tres años. Esto significa que su hijo puede pasar de un Plan de Servicio Familiar Individualizado (IFSP) a un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP). Durante esta capacitación revisaremos los pasos necesarios para esta transición. Explicaremos el cambio de un enfoque centrado en la familia a un enfoque centrado en el niño. También revisaremos las responsabilidades de los padres. Presentaremos términos estatales y federales y proporcionaremos recursos para una transición exitosa.

(First Steps is the state agency that provides services for children with disabilities from birth to age three. Beginning on the third birthday, your child may be eligible for services from your local school corporation through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). During this training we will review the necessary steps for this transition. We will explain the shift from a family-focused approach to a child-focus approach and review the responsibilities of the parent. We will also  introduce new terms and provide resources for a successful transition.)

Presented by: Barb Michalos Regional Director-Northwest Special Olympics Indiana and Michelle Jones Area 5 Director for Special Olympics, Team Leader with IN*SOURCE

Join the Movement — Discover Special Olympics Indiana Opportunities!

Are you ready to get involved in a community that celebrates inclusion, teamwork, and achievement? 

Barb will share the exciting opportunities that Special Olympics Indiana offers to athletes with intellectual disabilities. Athletes may participate in a wide range of sports, competitions, and year-round programs. 

Learn about eligibility, upcoming events, and how to get started as an athlete ,Unified partner, volunteer or coach.

Michelle will share insights on the important role parents play in supporting athletes and fostering confidence, as well as the need for passionate volunteers and coaches who make these life-changing experiences possible. 

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, coaching on the field, or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone to shine!

This workshop will discuss what a Life Care Plan is and the steps recommended to create one for a loved one with special needs. As a caregiver of a dependent with special needs the single most important issue on your mind, regardless of the age of the dependent, is what will happen to my dependent after I’m gone. There are some needs that will always be present, and they must be carefully considered and planned for appropriately. 

In this workshop you will learn how to plan for your loved one’s future and the stages in the Life Care Planning process. We’ll discuss comprehensive steps, available resources, and necessary tools to help develop your personal agenda - a customized path that will keep you on track as you consider what’s right for your situation. Following the planning stages can help ensure the type of care and quality of life for your loved one’s well-being today and tomorrow. Presented by Gordon Homes, Certified Financial Planner. 

Presented by: Karly Sciortino-Poulter  |  Director of The Arc Advocacy Network 

The Arc of Indiana is an advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and their families.  For nearly 70 years, The Arc has advocated for every opportunity possible for people with disabilities, from the right to go to school and earn diplomas to the right to live and work in the community.  Join The Arc and IN*SOURCE to learn more about Waivers. 

Un Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) es un documento escrito, desarrollado por el comité de conferencia del caso, que describe cómo un estudiante accede al plan de estudios de educación general y educación especial y servicios relacionados necesarios para participar en el entorno educativo. Esta presentación brindará una descripción general de los componentes del IEP y enfatizará la participación de los padres en el desarrollo del IEP para su hijo. Presentado por Michelle Alcantara, Especialista en comunicación en español. 

(An Individual Education Program (IEP) is a written document, developed by the case conference committee, that describes how a student will access general education curriculum and special education and related services needed to participate in the educational environment. This presentation will provide an overview of the components of the IEP and emphasizes parent involvement in the development of the IEP for their child.Presented by Michelle Alcantara, Spanish Communication Specialist) 

Join parent leaders, educators, and community partners from across Indiana for a day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration at the Indiana SEPAC Collaborative Virtual Summit, hosted by IN*Source and Coolabilities. This statewide event empowers families and school leaders to start or strengthen Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (SEPACs) and build lasting partnerships that support every learner.

Featuring: National and state speakers, including Leslie Leslie from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, Angie Balsley from Unified Leadership, and parent leads of Indiana SEPACs.