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Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Training

On March 23, 2018, Florissa and Starnet training on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), which is designed to assess process quality by looking at what children directly experience in their Early Childhood classroom. This training will introduce participants to the newly updated ECERS tool (the ECERS-3) which will be ...read more

Finding Support in the Educational Rights Guide Training

Finding Support in the Educational Rights Guide, will be the focus of an October 25th training in the KSB Private Dining Room, enter via the Emergency Room entrance on First and Crawford. This training, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, is being co-hosted by Florissa and EasterSeals, with Family Matters facilitating the ...read more

Illinois Assistive Technology Training

On Wednesday, September 27th, Florissa and Easter Seals will be hosting a training on the Illinois Assistive Technology Program. Presenter Lynette Strode, the Special Projects Coordinator IATP, will provide an overview of the program, what they are able to offer and how parents and guardians can utilize IATP. Lynette will also ...read more

Friendships: The Middle School Years

Across the middle school years, the social skills required for successful peer relationships become more complex, especially for children with social skill difficulties. During Friendships: The Middle School Years children in 5th through 8th grades will learn about middle school friendships and the social skills they need to make and keep ...read more

Friendships: The High School Years

During Friendships: The High School Years, high school aged students will learn about the social skills they need to make and keep friends, as well as grow in their understanding of social cues and rules across adolescence. The group will provide a safe place to talk about individual goals and ...read more

Upcoming Friendships & Peers Groups

With the start of the 2017-18 school year, Florissa is unveiling a new set of groups focused on friendships and peers. The first such offering will be the High School Years Peer Group, which will meet each Thursday starting August 24  and ending on September 28. Each session is from 4:30 ...read more

Friendships: The Elementary Years

Children in 1st through 4th grade who struggle with making or keeping friends will benefit from Friendship: Elementary Group, a fun and engaging group. This Friendship group will be held on Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM starting October 5, 2017. The group will NOT meet the week of Thanksgiving. Your ...read more

Coaching Your Child with ADHD

This lunch time parenting group from Noon - 1:00 PM will assist parents manage their son or daughter's ADHD symptoms while building that child's skills for success. We understand that you want the best for your child, but at the same time you may feel unsure about what to do or ...read more

Run for the Way 5K

The United Way of Lee County is holding their 2nd Annual "Run for the Way 5K" on Saturday, September 30, 2017 on and around Timber Creek Golf Course. Event check-in the day of the 5K starts at 6:30 a.m., followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 a.m. The 5K Race ...read more

9th Annual AFSCME Golf Outing

Annually, AFSCME host a Golf Outing to benefit autism and Florissa, the children's division of Kreider Services. This year's event on Saturday, May 20th, will again be held at Prairieview Golf Club in Byron. The day begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Cost ...read more

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