Special Education Law and Advocacy Workshop in Fort Lauderdale in August

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Dear all:

FYI, attached is a flyer for a Special Education Law and Advocacy Workshop being sponsored by the Florida Developmental Disability Council and Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc. on August 3, 2010 at the Fort Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier 66 (2301 SE 17 Street Causeway). The workshop is from 9am to 4pm and is free. A summary is provided below.

Special Education Law and Advocacy Workshops

Presented by:

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.

and

The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.

Learn how to be a strong advocate for children with disabilities in the public school system at four free workshops scheduled for this August. A lawyer and an advocate from the Advocacy Center will team up to teach you how to be an equal participant in the IEP process. Training will focus on sections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 and will include:

Eligibility and Evaluation

Universal Education (Inclusion)

IEP and Advocacy Tips

School Discipline

Transition from High School to Post-school activities (work, school)

Problem Solving (With a Question and Answer Session)

To register go to www.fddc.org or call 1-