Workshop: Special Education Law and Advocacy

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Workshop: Special Education Law and Advocacy Parents strive to be the best advocates they can for their child, but understanding the child’s rights under the ever-changing laws and regulations in special education can be challenging. Parents and professionals are invited to participate in a comprehensive workshop designed to familiarize participants with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and how to secure appropriate special education and related services. Topics to be covered include: Special Education Laws and Regulations: an overview of IDEA, FAPE, LRE and IEP;The IEP Process: learn how to create a comprehensive education plan and identify appropriate and meaningful goals;Advocacy Techniques: discover successful negotiation, preparation and organization strategies, and ways to handle conflicts with your school district;Due Process and Pendency Proceedings: learn about the procedure of appealing an inappropriate placement and what rights your child has during pendency;Assessment and Evaluations: understand the different evaluation procedures, discover which tests are meaningful and why, and how they become critical to sustaining burdens of proving appropriateness;Additional Legal Considerations: learn about special areas such as estate and financial planning, guardianships and supplemental needs trusts.Mock CSE Meeting: participants will be given the opportunity to take part in a staged CSE meeting to learn effective techniques and ways to avoid common pitfalls. Friday March 14th at the Greenville Community Church 270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale, NY 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Registration begins 8:30 Members - $25 /

Non-Members - $75 - Lunch Included Limited to 50 Participants – Please Reserve Early For more information please contact Navigating the Spectrum info@... www.navigatingthespectrum.org

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