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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday


GivingTuesday harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live.

GivingTuesday is held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this year on December 3, 2019. The global celebration runs for 24 hours and begins at midnight local time.

Pathfinder Services of ND is a participating organization in the GivingTuesday movement. 


Dispute Resolution in ND resources
Dispute Resolution in North Dakota Resource Series

We have updated our Dispute Resolution in North Dakota brochures with a new look and new content.

Titles in the series include:
North Dakota News
New School Information on ND Education Dashboard

A new year's worth of North Dakota school performance and accountability information has been integrated into the state's "education dashboard" website. 

The dashboard allows North Dakotans to look up an assortment of information by school and district, as well as at the state level. For example, North Dakota State Assessment results in mathematics, science and English are available, as are results for the ACT college entrance exam, which is taken in high school.  

The education dashboard can be found online at: https://insights.nd.gov/Education
November
2019
In This Issue
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 Resource Focus
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Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) vs Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Pathfinder Services of ND

This handout shows the differences between the IFSP and the IEP.
Experienced Parent Program logo
Would you like support through the early intervention process?

Follow the link below to get support or to refer a parent to the program.
Early Childhood
Early intervention resources
New Early Childhood Resources Available from Pathfinder Services of ND

The following Early Intervention resources are now available from Pathfinder Services of ND:





 Elementary Students
Thanksgiving
Common Thanksgiving Challenges for Kids With Attention Issues

As delicious a holiday as Thanksgiving is, it can be difficult for kids with attention issues like ADHD. Read about typical Turkey Day trouble spots and find out what you can do to help.


  Youth & Young Adults
Youth sharing from book
Tips to Maximize the Parent Role in Transition

This handout is from PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment. It contains some specific tips that can help you make the most of your role as a parent and partner during secondary transition planning. 

Read the handout here: 

  Training Opportunities & Upcoming Events

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Where
Cost
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American Diabetes Month
NovemberEverywhere
FreeMore Info
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
NovemberEverywhere
FreeMore Info
Living on Your Own Series : Part 1: Taking Care of Yourself - Technology to Support Health and Wellness (PACER Webinar)
Nov 13
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm		Online
FreeMore Info
World Diabetes Day
Nov 14Everywhere
FreeMore Info
Game Night - YESS
Nov 18
6:15 pm to 7:30 pm		3111 E Broadway Ave
Bismarck, ND
FreeMore Info
11th Annual Independent Living Fair
Nov 21
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm		Clarion Hotel
2200 E Burdick Expy
Minot, ND
FreeMore Info
Self Care and Family Balance While Negotiating a Child's Special Needs (Hear to Learn Webinar)
Nov 22
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm		Online
FreeMore Info

All listed times are in Central Time.
Pathfinder Services of ND 
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Town & Country Center, 1015 S. Broadway, Suite 16
Minot, ND 58701

The contents of this newsletter were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M110021. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.