Trainings and resources help providers increase their knowledge and confidence in managing the needs of children and youth with special health care needs. They also help family knowledge and ability to advocate for their child’s needs. Trainings include virtual “live” webinars and pre-recorded, “on demand” training opportunities.
Upcoming Webinar Schedule
| Topic | Date & Time | Presenter | Registration Link |
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| Transition to Kindergarten | October 7, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | Dylan Campell Allison West | Register Here |
| MaineCare/Katie Beckett | November 4, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | David Haberek | Register Here |
| Healthcare Transition | December 2, 2025 3:30-4:30pm | Allison West | Register Here |
| January 6, 2026 | Consumers for Affordable Healthcare: Caregiver Changes Related to new Legislation | Rachel Collamore |
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| February 3, 2026 | Transition Planning | Allison Wiest Dylan Campbell | Register Here |
| March 3, 2026 | Shared Living | Allison Wiest Dyllan Campbell | Register Here |
April 7, 2026
| Community Paramedics | Soliana Goldrich | Register Here |
May 5, 2026
| GEAR Parent Network | Cindy Seekins | Register Here |
| June 2, 2026 | Social Security Benefits | Allison Wiest Dylan Campbell | Register Here |
| July 2026 | No Webinar | Summer Break | |
| August 2026 | No Webinar | Summer Break | |
| September 1, 2026 | Consumers for Affordable Healthcare: Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2027, MaineCare Changes | Rachel Collamore Helen Roy | Register Here |
| October 6, 2026 | Basic Advocacy! How to Advocate for Your Kids Needs | TBD | Register Here |
| November 3, 2026 | ADHD 101 – What We Want to Know but Forgot to Ask! | TBD | Register Here |
| December 1, 2026 | Asthma Prevention and Control | Leigh Riley | Register Here |
On Demand Training
- 2025 On Demand Trainings
Month Topic Presenter Video Link Resources Jan. Oral Health Katelyn Christiansen Feb. TBD March Pediatric Brain Injury Awareness Jessica Riccardi
Katy Bizier
April 2025
Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) Ginger Roberts-Scott Watch Now Slides May 2025
Help Me Grow Maine Melinda Corey Watch Now Slides June 2025 Education Is Special (504&IEP) Allison Wiest
Dylan Campbell
Watch Now Slides September 2025
ECE Consultation for ME Melanie Miller Watch Now Slides - 2024 On Demand Trainings
Month Topic Presenter Video Link Resources January Oral Health Katelyn Christiansen Watch Now Slides February Maine Paid Family Medical Leave Program Safiya Khalid Watch Now Slides March Pediatric Brain Injury Awareness Jessica Riccardi & Katy Bizier Watch Now Slides April Women, Infant and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) Ginger Roberts-Scott Watch Now Slides Sept. MaineCare in Education Trista Collins Watch Now Oct. Emergency Preparedness for CYSHCN Mallory Cyr Watch Now Dec. Lead Poisoning Prevention Dr. Maggie Bourdeau Watch Now
Resources
- Maine Parent Federation
- Maine Do Maine Down Syndrome Network
- Disability Rights Maine
- Maine Equal Justice
- Consumers for Affordable HealthCare
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- National Alliance for Mental Illness
- Alpha One
- Autism Society
- G.E.A.R Parent Network
- ALD Alliance
- Robbie Foundation
- Maine’s Childhood Brain Injury Resources
- Penquis
- Bureau of Highway Safety (Car Seat Distribution Locations)
- Caring Resources for Living
- Child Care Choices
- Summer Camps
- Community Care Maine Respite Services
Additional Resources
MaineCare in Education
- My Student and MaineCare
- Introduction to MaineCare
- Katie Beckett Medical Waiver Program
- MaineCare in Education: EPSDT for Children and Youth
- Health Care Transitions: Best Practices for Families/Caregivers
- Education is Special: A Guide to Special Education in Maine
- Transition Planning: Looking Beyond the High School Years
- Supported Decision Making