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ESE Parent Newsletter October 2025

Posted Date: 9/29/25 (11:02 AM)

What's Happening in ESE in October 2025

Parent Newsletter

 

Important Dates

10/1 ESE Department 4 Rivers SPIRIT Day located at 874 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741
10/1 Lunch & Learn Virtual Parent Training at 11:30 AM
10/10 End of the 1st 9 Weeks
10/13 No School-Teacher Workday/Student Holiday/Professional Support Staff Professional Learning Day
10/14 1st Day of 2nd 9 Weeks
10/15 Empower Hour Virtual Parent Training at 2:00 PM
10/28 College and Career Readiness Night 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at Osceola High School Auditorium

Upcoming Important Dates in November
11/5 Lunch & Learn Virtual Parent Training at 11:30 AM
11/5 ESE Department Rolled Ice Cream Spirit Night at 1348 S Narcoossee Rd, St Cloud, FL 34771
11/11 Veterans Day- No School
11/19 Empower Hour Virtual Parent Training at 2:00 PM
11/24-11/28 Teacher/Student Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)
 

Join Us for... 4 Rivers SPIRIT Day This Wednesday, October 1st!

ESE Department 4 Rivers SPIRIT Day happening on Wednesday, October 1st from OPEN (11:00 AM) to CLOSE (9:00 PM)!

20% of proceeds from the event will benefit the ESE Department.

Dine-in and mention SPIRIT Day at the register, or order online using the code SPIRIT. Check out the flyer for the event.
Promotional graphic for 4 Rivers Smokehouse Spirit Day, supporting Osceola County schools.
 

Upcoming Parent Trainings, Workshops, and Events

Below you will find the complete list of trainings and workshops currently scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year.
A schedule of parent workshops and events, listing dates, topics, times, and formats (virtual or in-person).

10/1: Lunch & Learn Parent Training- Simply Health/Carelon: Communicating Childhood Experiences at 11:30 AM

Communicating Childhood Experiences - Promoting Positive Peer Relationships, Acknowledge and Listen: Training will encourage parents to create a safe and open environment for their child to talk about their experiences. Validate the child’s feelings and experiences without judgment or immediate solutions. Communicate effectively and seek professional support when needed.

RSVP to attend here... https://forms.office.com/r/ig6kqeqBVP

10/15: Empower Hour Virtual Parent Training- FDLRS Developing an IEP via TEAMS at 2:00 PM

Parents, caregivers, and guardians are important members of the IEP team. Your active participation is vital to the creation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for your child. This session will provide an overview of IEP components and team discussions that you can expect in an IEP meeting. It will provide you with key terms and understandings that are essential to the development of a well-written, meaningful, and beneficial education plan.

RSVP to attend here... https://forms.office.com/r/LWyzLfvc2Q

10/28: District-Wide College and Career Readiness Parent Night

Poster for a College and Career Readiness Parent Night, with event details.
RSVP for the event at... https://forms.office.com/r/CabdVfi5sX

LessonPix Parent Workshop

Promotional graphic for a workshop on using LessonPix for visual supports, featuring a photo of adults and a child.
 

UCF CARD Parent Education Seminars, Support Groups, PAL Events, and More

Tuesday Night Series: Sept 30 through Oct 21
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM via Zoom
Executive Functioning for Middle School Students
Executive Function is a set of skills that help us plan, organize and manage tasks in order to meet goals. These skills begin to develop at very early ages and aren’t fully developed until mid 20’s to early 30’s. Children with autism can show weaknesses in their development of executive function skills but the good news is, these skills can be taught.
Please join us for this 4-Part Miniseries intended to support Parents of Middle School students. You will learn to be an EF coach for your child and guide them toward independence and success in school, social opportunities and life skills.
  • Session 1 Topic- KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: A Foundation of Executive Function
  • Session 2 Topic- THE BULLY IN THE BRAIN: The BIG ROLE Emotions Play
  • Session 3 Topic- #3 SKILL BUILDING: Organization-Planning-Time Management- Homework/Studying
  • Session 4 Topic- #4 BUILDING INDEPENDENCE: Self-Advocacy-How to? - IEP's/504 Plans can help
 
Register now: seats are limited! https://msef25.eventbrite.com


Additional events will be shared when they become available from CARD.


 

Mark Your Calendars

Rolled Ice Cream Spirit Night event announcement with date, time, and location.
 

Special Needs Screenings

Special Needs Screenings present movies in a sensory friendly with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles are welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown on select Saturdays at 11:00am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are available at the Box Office only as early as the Wednesday prior to these screenings. Tickets are free to all attendees and seating is first come, first served. Parental guidance is suggested.

The next screenings are Gabby's Dollhouse The Movie on October 4th and Tron Area on October 18th!
 
Image promoting awareness months in October, including Disability Employment and Breast Cancer.
 

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