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This training will focus on the skills of how to be an effective advocate, why you should advocate for your child, and how to know your options. Learn the importance of what documents to gather and keep as well as organizing your child’s records and files. We will also discuss how to communicate more effectively with your child’s school district and the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems.
Thursday, October 13th, 2022 – Special Education Law: A Brief Overview
Thursday, November 10th, 2022- Special Education: What I Need to Know
Thursday, December 8th, 2022 – The Art of Effective Advocacy
This webinar is designed to help families learn to negotiate and communicate assertively to resolve issues revolving around their child’s education. By using these techniques, families may find resolving a disagreement with their child’s school is easier than what they thought.
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, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
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 and many more. It will also provide strategies
for parents to teach their children how to manage their symptoms. Also included are “Tips for
Teachers” for specific instructional strategies that can be used in the classroom.
Sometimes conflict is unavoidable. This training will provide strategies to prevent problems from arising in the first place through documentation and letter writing. It will inform parents of their other options when disagreements arise and cover the resolution processes.
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 considered homeless, the needs of those waiting
for a foster care placement are also addressed.
This training will focus on the skills of how to be an effective advocate, why you should advocate for your child, and how to know your options. Learn the importance of what documents to gather and keep as well as organizing your child’s records and files. We will also discuss how to communicate more effectively with your child’s school district and the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems.