Mission Empower

Youth Event | Movie Night | February 19, 2021
2021-02-19 18:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Tinseltown USA, 1910 Rotunda Drive, Erie, PA, 16509, United States
Youth ENVISION event hosted by Mission Empower

Movie TBD. This is a free event!

Youth Event | How Do YOU Learn? | February 4, 2021
2021-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Online Event on ZOOM
Youth ENVISION event hosted by Mission Empower

Find out which way you learn best & study tips
LINK to ZOOM Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81882734478

Wonderful Wednesdays with Wendi
2020-11-04 15:00 - 2020-12-16 16:00
Each week Mission Empower has a live podcast at 3:00 pm on Wednesday. Please subscribe to our newsletter to get an invitation to the next event!
Nov. 4th : Nami: Steve: Being Thankful with what we have
Nov. 11th : Abbe Biebel talking about Positive Youth Development
Nov. 18th : Cindy from PEAL Center: Covid-19 Annotated IEP
Nov. 25th: No program due to Thanksgiving break
Dec. 2nd: Tiahanna Martinez: Harborcreek Youth Services
Dec. 9th: Kelly King: PEAL CENTER and transitioning
Dec. 16th: Steve from NAMI and Managing Holiday Stress
If you have any questions, a topic or guest speaker you would like to see, please email Wendi at wwojtecki@missionempower.org

Knowing Your Rights in the Midst of a Pandemic - October 22nd
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:00
Knowing your rights w/ Curtis Jones
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

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Knowing Your Rights in the Midst of a Pandemic

A Webinar Series Discussing How to Advocate for Your Child During Virtual Schooling

Join Curtis Jones on three Thursdays in October starting at 6 PM for guidance on your child receiving the accommodations they need to be successful during this new school experience! Register on our website at missionempower.org

October 8th — Advocating in the New Virtual World
October 15th — Rights and Responsibilities
October 22nd — Assistive Technology Tips

Knowing Your Rights in the Midst of a Pandemic - October 15th
2020-10-15 18:00 - 19:00

Knowing Your Rights in the Midst of a Pandemic - October 8th
2020-10-08 18:00 - 19:00

Literacy
2020-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Youth Summit 2020
2020-08-12 09:00 - 2020-08-14 16:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Erie Gives Day - Donate to Mission Empower!
2020-08-11 08:00 - 20:00
Thank You Erie Gives – You are the wind beneath our wings!
View our 2020 Gratitude Report!
Your donations will go toward empowering activities and trainings that help youth to launch into a productive adult life; thanks to you and everyone else who support Mission Empower!
Thank you again for your generosity!

Transportation Skills
2020-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Resume and Interview Readiness
2020-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Transitioning to Adulthood
2020-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Virtual Highmark Walk 2020
2020-05-09 - 2020-07-15
Dear Community Supporter,
We are asking for your collaboration as community businesses to invest in the youth that will inspire leaders within the next generation across the region, developing their talents, cultures, and values in our community.
Thanks to our supporters, Mission Empower has been able to provide services at no cost to community members with disabilities. Programs that we offer families are; Dyslexia tutoring, career readiness, work experiences with high school students, informative training, and a youth advocacy group that contributes back to the community. Thank you. Today, we are asking once again for your support.
This year with COVID-19 changes, participates can walk in Virtual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community by July 15, 2020. The target is $15,000 for this event; we are counting on your support to help us meet our goals. Your sponsorship will be the focus of youth and their families, to learn about how to navigate self-advocacy in their adult lives.
As a valued community partner, your support is vital to us. As a token of our appreciation for your generosity, we will promote your organization on our Facebook page and our website. We value your partnership with our organization, and we look forward to showing Erie that you stand with us in the campaign for empowerment.
Sponsorship may include:

Corporate Sponsorship

Gift certificates for Raffle prizes for each virtual walker that supports M.E.

Creating virtual teams to walk in support of Mission Empower

We look forward to hearing from you. Together, we can empower Erie’s children and youth with disabilities. Thank you for helping us reach for the stars and make dreams of success a reality. If you have any questions, contact: Norma Lewis – nlewis@missionempower.org or 814-825-0788 ext 102.
Kind regards,
Jill Hrinda-Patten
Executive Director
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Financial Literacy **POSTPONED**
2020-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Raise Them Strong: Training on Building Resilience
2020-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Free Seminar on BHRS Changes
2020-01-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States
Join us at Mission Empower for a light lunch and learn about the changes coming in 2020 regarding BHRS/Wraparound services. Come learn:

What Intensive Behavioral Services/IBHS are
How the changes affect you and your family
What does the transition from BHRS to IBHS mean to current services
How long is this transition in services expected to take
Answers to any other BHRS questions you may have

Mental Health First Aid Training - January 13 & 14, 2020
2020-01-13 09:00 - 2020-01-14 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States
Free Training Opportunity:
Mission Empower is teaming up with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for a training on Mental Health First Aid.
There are 2 opportunities to attend this free training and receive your certificate:

January 4, 2020 9-5, lunch provided
January 13 & 14, 2020 9-1 must attend both days, lunch provided

Why take Mental Health First Aid? Because 1 in 5 U.S. adults will face a mental health challenge every year. Educate yourself with this free 8-hour course that will teach you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of a mental illness.

We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives. Mental health conditions go beyond these emotional reactions and become something longer lasting. They are medical conditions that cause changes in how we think, feel, and behave. With proper treatment, people can realize their full potential, cope with the stresses of life, work productively and meaningfully contribute to the world.
Participants must be 18 years old and will gain an understanding of the challenges and impact mental health conditions can have on your family, friends, coworkers, students, and other loved ones. Please contact us to register, for more details, or stop by for fliers to give to anyone interested!

Mental Health First Aid Training - January 4, 2020
2020-01-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

IEP Trainings and Clinic
2019-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - September 20, 2019
2019-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
Learn of vital resources and strategies to be your child’s best advocate all while taking your lunch break!
Join us for:
Please stay tuned for our Lunch and Learn Webinar series for every third Friday from 12:00 pm–1:00 pm. Topics include IEPs, family engagement, collaborating with your child’s school team and so much more!
When: Friday, September 20, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
REGISTER NOW
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - August 23, 2019
2019-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
A Fresh and Informed Start to the New School Year with Mission Empower
Join us for:
Please stay tuned for our Lunch and Learn Webinar series for every third Friday from 12:00 pm–1:00 pm.
REGISTER NOW
When: Friday, August 23, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - July 19, 2019
2019-07-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
Learn of vital resources and strategies to be your child’s best advocate all while taking your lunch break!
Join us for:
Please stay tuned for our Lunch and Learn Webinar series for every third Friday from 12:00 pm–1:00 pm. Topics include IEPs, family engagement, collaborating with your child’s school team and so much more!
When: Friday, July 19, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.
REGISTER NOW

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - June 21, 2019
2019-06-21 12:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
Learn of vital resources and strategies to be your child’s best advocate all while taking your lunch break!
Join us for:
Dissecting The Individual Education Program (IEP)
PART 3
As we continue with Part 3 of our webinar series “Dissecting the IEP” we will be taking an intense look at ways to develop effective IEP goals. The goals that are a part of a student’s IEP are extremely significant to the effectiveness of the IEP as a whole. In this webinar we will discuss the importance of both creativity and the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals for a student’s IEP. You don’t want to miss the important and relevant information that will be shared in this webinar!
With Our very own Curtis Jones presenting:
When: Friday, June 21, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
REGISTER NOW
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.

Walk With Us... Highmark Walk 2019
2019-06-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA, 16505-2042, United States
Join Mission Empower on JUNE 1st!
Register to walk for Mission Empower and donate on our Highmark Walk page.

We need your support to expand on some new & ongoing programs that we are featuring at Mission Empower.
Please join Mission Empower on June 1st at Beach 11 (Presque Isle State Park) for the 2019 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community.
Please take a few minutes to register online.
Come on out and have some fun! Remember that what you collect or donate will help the next family in need!
Thank you to our sponsors!

Purple Level – Vision for the Poor, Kubinski Business Systems, and South Turner’s Association
Blue Level – Hilling-Pfeffer Insurance, Suburban Tool & Die

Mission Empower Picnic
After the fun walk, we are having a picnic at the #2 Enclosed Shelter Pavilion on Presque Isle State Park.
Join Mission Empower’s staff and families for a walk, picnic, and games. And remember to bring a dish to share!

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - May 24, 2019
2019-05-24 12:00 - 13:00
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
Learn of vital resources and strategies to be your child’s best advocate all while taking your lunch break!
Join us for:
Dissecting The Individual Education Program (IEP)
PART 2
With Our very own Curtis Jones presenting:
When: Friday, May 24, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
REGISTER NOW
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.

You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have!
2019-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - April 26, 2019
2019-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
Learn of vital resources and strategies to be your child’s best advocate all while taking your lunch break!
Join us for:
Dissecting The Individual Education Program (IEP)
With Our very own Curtis Jones presenting:
When: Friday, April 26, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
REGISTER NOW
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - March 15, 2019
2019-03-15 12:00 - 12:45
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
Learn of vital resources and strategies to be your child’s best advocate all while taking your lunch break!
Join us for:
Tackling Bullying…
Finding Ways To Identify And Deal With It
With Our very own Curtis Jones presenting:
When: Friday, March 15, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
REGISTER NOW
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.

Challenging Behaviors and What to Do?
2019-03-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission Empower, 1611 Peach Street, Erie, 16501, United States

Mission Empower Monthly Webinar - February 15, 2019
2019-02-15 12:00 - 12:45
LUNCH and LEARN
WEBINAR SERIES
Did you know that more than 47% of youth in juvenile detention centers have an emotional/behavioral disability?
But in schools, youth with these disabilities ONLY make up 8%!
Now with ZERO tolerance and school police Officers in many school buildings, could your child be caught up in the juvenile justice system?
Join us for:
NAVIGATING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
With Our very own Curtis Jones presenting:
When: Friday, February 15, 2019
Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Where: Your favorite computer or mobile device
Missed the Webinar? No Worries –
View Archived Webinars Here
Any questions call 814 825-0788.
See you there.
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OBJECTIVES –
A. DEFINE JUVENILE JUSTICE
B. DISCUSS THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
C. DISCUSS THE JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCESS
D. DISCUSS SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE
E. DISCUSS JUVENILE JUSTICE AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
