The process of special education can feel overwhelming for parents already working hard to manage home and medical challenges. This presentation is for parents of students ages 3-21, with known or suspected disabilities, who may have unique educational needs that require additional supports and services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a Section Read More
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Parents as Partners with the School
Parents partner with schools when they work together on a team to design and support an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The federal law that governs special education is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA describes parent participation in the IEP process as a primary principle. However, not every meeting feels collaborative Read More
Training Overview of DDA Assessments
Training overview about the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) assessment tool for parents and caregivers with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Document mentioned in this training: Training Overview of DDA Assessments
Life After High School – Plan For Your Transition From High School to Adult Life!
The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create. And creating that future requires us to make choices and decisions… That all begins with a dream. Leonard I Sweet.
What is the Big IDEA Behind Inclusion Webinar
This webinar was recorded in the summer of 2018. About this Webinar – Topics will include: * Why inclusion is important in schools, classrooms and communities * What inclusion is and what it is not * Who is involved in making meaningful inclusion successful * Underpinnings in federal law Presented by, Jen Cole Director, Parent Read More