Broward: Free Parent Sp Ed Workshop

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Phyllis

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FREE Special Education Parent Workshop

Presented by: Cammarata, Attorney at Law

“Getting to the “I†in IEPâ€

The Federal Government mandates in the Individual Education Improvement Act that children with disabilities who require special education be provided with an Individualized Education Program. Each school school year is a precious time in your child's life. It is important to act now to protect his/her future.

While extremely comprehensive, this workshop is taught in a very basic manner in order to provide practical information that parents can easily apply to their unique circumstances.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Disabled children are to be taught in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) among non-disabled peers to the maximum extent possible. LRE is a right, not a privilege. What must the school do to meet your child's needs in the LRE?

Understanding the IEP document and how to write an appropriate IEP for your child.

How can a parent identify their child's “unique needs†to write an appropriate IEP?

What is the School District's responsibility in addressing a child's behaviors that interfere with learning? What does IDEIA and Section 504 provide? Can a disabled child be disciplined for behaviors related to their disability?

-Suspensions

-Referrals

-Calls from school

-FBAs/Behavior Plans

-Restraint and Seclusion

What protections and procedural safeguards does IDEIA and Section 504 provide when things go wrong?

A brief “mock†IEP meeting will take place at the end of the workshop. *Some amazing parent actors will participate!

Location: Courtyard Fort Lauderdale East

5001 North Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Phone:

Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010

Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM

RSVP: by email to mariacamm@... / please include your name and school

*This workshop is limited to parents of children with disabilities.

Cammarata, Esquire practices Business and Special Education Law. She is the proud mother of three children, the oldest of whom is on the Autism Spectrum. She is a partner in the firm Cammarata & Cammarata, P.L. & owner/manager of Reveresco Learning Services www.revlearning.org in Pompano Beach, FL. is also a candidate for the M.Ed with an emphasis in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.

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No information provided either verbally or in written form is intended to be construed as legal advice. Any information provided is given strictly for educational and/or training purposes. No legal representation is provided by the rendering of such information. For specific legal advice or legal opinion, please contact an attorney who can engage in the attorney/client relationship.