| Dates | Event / Details |
|---|---|
Every Monday | MONDAY M*IN*UTES 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 open the floor for a live Q&A session. |
Fourth Tuesday every month (except June, July, & December) | Office Hours for IDOE's Office of Special Education and IN*SOURCE 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: 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 |
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | About IN*SOURCE with Q & A Participants will be presented with a brief introduction to the IN*SOURCE organization. The remainder of the session will be facilitated as a flexible and responsive conversation to address the questions posed by participants. The content of each session will vary based on the interests of the group. |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Indiana SEPAC Collaborative Virtual Summit 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. |
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Communicating with Schools: Collaborative Strategies for Positive Outcomes Federal and state special education law provides structure for positive working relationships between parents and schools. The use of effective communication techniques can enhance collaborative relationships and minimize conflict. This presentation will provide ideas to build positive relationships between parents and schools through verbal and nonverbal communication. |
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Supported Decision Making - Presented by: Karly Sciortino-Poulter Karly Sciortino-Poulter from The Arc of Indiana will be discussing Supported Decision Making. |
