Understanding the Evaluation Process
The evaluation process is the first step in determining if a child needs special education services, a Section 504 Plan or another educational intervention. Parents need to understand the reasons to have a child evaluated,[…]
McKinney Vento
This workshop provides an overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This act focuses on ensuring that highly mobile children and youths have the same education options as their peers. In addition to protecting individuals[…]
Special Education Laws: A Brief Overview
In order to be effective when advocating for your child’s education, you need to understand the laws that can impact their educational experience. This training will provide an overview of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,[…]
Steps to Success: Family Record Keeping
This workshop is designed to help families understand the importance of keeping and organizing their child’s records. We will discuss what types of records and documentation are important to keep and why.
Special Education: What I Need to Know
This free training helps you to understand the many aspects of obtaining special education services for your child with a disability.
Transitions: ECSE to Elementary
This training discusses tips for the transition from early childhood into elementary school as well as information surrounding IEPs components
Understanding ADHD
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? How do you qualify? Who can diagnose it, prescribe medications, and offer counseling? Does a child with ADHD automatically qualify for an IEP? This training will answer these questions[…]
Understanding the IEP Process
Your child’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This workshop offers an in-depth look at the evaluation process, qualifying for an IEP, the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document, as[…]
Section 504 and Students with Disabilities
The term “Section 504” refers to a specific part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by any program or activity that receives federal funding. This includes all public[…]
Graduation Requirements for Students in Missouri Public and Charter Schools:
Graduating from high school is an important part of moving into adult life. This training will provide you with the requirements for students to graduate from a Missouri public or charter high school with a[…]