Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking (POPIN)
11/24/2025
We invite you to join our AI Presentation this Monday the 24th at 5:00pm via Facebook Live. In this presentation participants will learn about Differentiated Instruction, also known as Differentiated Learning. The presenter will demonstrate the impact today’s technology has on teaching, and developing a child’s literacy skills, language development, reading and writing skills. Please join us and learn some fun, practical methods that can be taught to every child with any learning preference at any age.
11/22/2025
In some situations, it may be impossible for participants to attend special education meetings in person. In those cases, technology provides the opportunity to participate virtually via the Internet or telephone. Many types of meetings can be conducted virtually, including IEP meetings, etc.
11/22/2025
St. Augustine friends
Join FND POPIN today from 11 to 3 at the Therapeutic Learning Center,
2109 Arc Drive, for the 2nd Annual Sensory Fall Festival.
Hosted by The Arc of the St. Johns, this free event offers sensory friendly fun for all ages, adaptive activities, a petting zoo, crafts, resources, and more.
11/21/2025
🌟 AI Webinar: Student-Led IEPs 🌟
Students are often their own greatest advocates. They understand their needs, goals, and challenges in a way no one else can — and when they’re given the chance to lead, powerful things happen.
Tune in NOW for our webinar on Student-Led Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)! We’re sharing practical strategies to help students take an active, confident role in developing their IEP and even leading parts of the meeting.
A student-led IEP allows the student with a disability to participate in writing, shaping, or presenting their own plan. When students take ownership in this way, they learn to speak up for themselves, make informed decisions, and build lifelong self-advocacy skills.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
How to prepare students to share their strengths and needs
Ways to guide them in setting meaningful goals
Tools to help them take responsibility during the IEP process
Steps to support students in leading portions of the IEP meeting
This is a great opportunity for families, educators, and professionals who want to empower students to become confident leaders in their own educational journey.
📌 Tune in now and be part of this empowering discussion!
11/19/2025
Learn practical strategies to prepare effectively, engage in discussions, and address challenges for better online collaboration.
11/19/2025
Learn how to equip students to take an active role in their IEP process. This session covers strategies that build self-awareness, voice, and confidence.
11/19/2025
Learn practical strategies to tailor teaching for diverse learners. This session explores ways to adjust content, process, and outcomes to engage all students and support their individual growth.
11/14/2025
Leon Families-
If you're in search of a way to brighten up your Thursday night, look no further! Ketcham Realty Group, Inc () is hosting their special needs guys group meeting every second Thursday at 6PM at Ketcham Realty. This group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month and consist of dads, male caregivers, siblings, and friends -- but anyone is welcome! The meeting is very informal and relaxed, and pizza dinner is included. 😋🍕 Group members are asked to bring their own beverages and come hang out for an evening of fun, friendship, and fraternity.
Next meeting is December 11th at 6PM!
11/11/2025
Today, we honor the courage and dedication of our veterans who have served to protect our freedoms. From all of us at Family Network on Disabilities, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
11/09/2025
Safe Kids’ Day was a huge success! 🎉
We want to thank all the families who joined us for this amazing event full of fun, learning, and safety. 🚓🚒🚑
It was a special day with activities for the whole family, organized by local health and safety professionals at Legacy Park, Alachua. 👨👩👧👦💙
As always, FND POPIN was there sharing helpful information and resources to support families in our community. 💬📚
A big thank-you to the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors for making this meaningful day possible for everyone! 💫
11/06/2025
Please join Parent Training Specialist Sassafrass Mittleman tonight at the LCS Exceptional Student Education (ESE) District Advisory Council!
This is a council made up by fellow ESE parents, and professionals. We are here to share information, learn ESE policy and procedures, listen to speakers designed with us in mind, and have direct access to the LCS ESE Department.
Parents are a big part of the team! Please join us!
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Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking (POPIN)
This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) provides parent training and information (PTI) services to the North Florida Region from Escambia to Brevard County (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Calhoun, Gulf, Bay, Washington, Jackson, Liberty, Holmes, Franklin, Wakulla, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Hamilton, Dixie, Suwannee, Lafayette, Gilchrist, Columbia, Baker, Levy, Alachua, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, St. John’s, Clay, Putnam, Flagler, Marion, Seminole, Volusia, & Brevard). These PTI services help to ensure that parents of children with the full range of disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for not only school but to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible.
Families are very important people in the lives of all children. This is especially true for family members of a child with a disability or special needs. We are here to help you with your educational planning and decision making questions.
Information By Phone
We are here to answer your questions and provide you with the information necessary to help you advocate for your child-(727) 523-1130/Toll Free (800) 825-5736
