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March 9, 2018 – March 9, 2018 94 Galli Drive, Suite C, Map and Directions | Register Description: Parent Training: Matrix Welcomes Colleen Arnold By the time your child is 14 years old, the IEP team should be considering the courses your child is taking and preparing him or her for life after high school. As a parent, you need

April 13, 2018 – April 13, 2018 5340 Skylane Blvd, Map and Directions | Register Description: Come learn how Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) are developed, evaluated and maintained. What are the key points of a BIP, and how you, as the parent, can be involved in its creation. EVENT TIME: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Free for families / $25

Come join us Saturday May 19! Who:​ Siblings of Children with Special Needs When: ​Saturday May 19th from 10am to 1pm (lunch included) Where: ​Downtown Petaluma, upstairs in McNear Building 7 Fourth Street #46, Petaluma How: ​Register at ​Sonomacountysibshop@gmail.com​ or call/text Kathy at 707-780-262 Sibshops are recreational monthly meet ups for kids ​aged 8 – 12​ where we have fun

Upcoming Matrix Trainings, Workshops, and Events. Reflections on Gift Giving. The Early Years: A “good” present is…? Make an Impact! En Español (algunas secciones) Click here to download the 2017 Holiday Express

January 26, 2018 – Parent Training: Take a walk through your child’s IEP! Knowing what should be on each page of your child’s IEP empowers you to be an effective member of your child’s IEP team. The pages of the IEP form are in a specific order and specific information should be found in each section. Bring a copy of

February 15, 2018 – February 15, 2018 236 Georgia Street, Suite 201 Map and Directions | Register Description: Entranamiento para Padres: Camine por el IEP de su hijo! Saber qué debe estar en cada página del IEP de su hijo le permite ser un miembro efectivo del equipo de IEP de su hijo. Las páginas del formulario del IEP están

Matrix Fall Networker/Express 2017— Celebrating Changes—Big and Small • We Thank and Acknowledge Our FY 2015–2017 Donors • Parent Services: Article and resources on celebrating change • Early Years: Early Edition article and links with practical tips • Make an Impact • Upcoming Matrix Trainings, Workshops and Events— Click here to view or download the 2017 Fall Networker Haga clic

Celebrando el Cambio en los Primeros Años Haga clic aquí para ver o descargar. Español página 2.

Celebrating Change in the Early Years Click here to download Early Edition

October 19, 2017 – October 19, 2017 Albertus Magnus Building, Room 106 Map and Directions | Register Description: Due to the wildfires in Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties, this workshop has been postponed. A new date will soon be announced. Want SMART IEP Goals? Parent Training: Whether you’re satisfied with your child’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals or you feel

October 10, 2017 – October 10, 2017 236 Georgia Street, Suite 201 Map and Directions | Register Description: My baby is almost 18 years old! Do we need one of these? Parent Training: Join us as we welcome attorney Alexis Lynch. Conservatorship is an important step for families of a special needs child transitioning into adulthood. In order to maintain

#GivingTuesday is a celebration of America’s greatest traditions: generosity, community, and entrepreneurialism. Everyone has something to give. You can give time or expertise, monetary donations large or small, or simple acts of kindness! Make a donation to Matrix today in honor of our local special needs community.  Please click our DONATE button at the top of our Home Page!