Training
Trainings and resources help providers increase their knowledge and confidence in managing the needs of children and youth with special health care needs. They also help family knowledge and ability to advocate for their child’s needs. Trainings include virtual “live” webinars and pre-recorded, “on demand” training opportunities.
| Topic | Date & Time | Presenter | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Help Me Grow Maine | May 6, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | Melinda Corey | Register Here |
| Education Is Special (504 & IEP) | June 3, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | Dylan Campell Allison West | Register Here |
| No Webinars - SUMMER BREAK | July & August 2025 | ||
| Maine Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP) | September 2, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | Melanie Miller | Register Here |
| Transition to Kindergarten | October 7, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | Dylan Campell Allison West | Register Here |
| MaineCare/Katie Beckett | November 4, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | David Haberek | Register Here |
| Healthcare Transition | December 2, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | Allison West | Register Here |
| Month | Topic | Presenter | Video Link | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 On Demand Trainings | ||||
| Jan. | Oral Health | Katelyn Christiansen | ||
| Feb. | TBD | |||
| March | Pediatric Brain Injury Awareness | Jessica Riccardi Katy Bizier | ||
| April | TBD | |||
| May | TBD | |||
| June | TBD | |||
| July | TBD | |||
2024 On Demand Trainings | ||||
| January | Oral Health | Katelyn Christiansen | Watch Now | Slides |
| February | Maine Paid Family Medical Leave Program | Safiya Khalid | Watch Now | Slides |
| March | Pediatric Brain Injury Awareness | Jessica Riccardi & Katy Bizier | Watch Now | Slides |
| April | Women, Infant and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) | Ginger Roberts-Scott | Watch Now | Slides |
| Sept. | MaineCare in Education | Trista Collins | Watch Now | |
| Oct. | Emergency Preparedness for CYSHCN | Mallory Cyr | Watch Now | |
| Dec. | Lead Poisoning Prevention | Dr. Maggie Bourdeau | Watch Now | |
Resources
- Maine Parent Federation
- Maine Do Maine Down Syndrome Network
- Disability Rights Maine
- Maine Equal Justice
- Consumers for Affordable HealthCare
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- [National Alliance for Mental Illness] (NAMI)(https://namimaine.org/)
- Alpha One
- Autism Society
- G.E.A.R Parent Network
- ALD Alliance
- Robbie Foundation
- Maine’s Childhood Brain Injury Resources
- Penquis
- Bureau of Highway Safety (Car Seat Distribution Locations)
- Caring Resources for Living
- Child Care Choices
- Summer Camps
Additional Resources:
MaineCare in Education
- My Student and MaineCare
- Introduction to MaineCare
- Katie Beckett Medical Waiver Program
- MaineCare in Education: EPSDT for Children and Youth
- Health Care Transitions: Best Practices for Families/Caregivers
- Education is Special: A Guide to Special Education in Maine
- Transition Planning: Looking Beyond the High School Years
- Supported Decision Making