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Join us for the Basic in Special Education<\/i> series, presented for Melanin Mass Moms members. This series is designed to help families understand their rights, the systems that support their child, and how to actively participate as members of their child’s IEP team.<\/p>\n

Dates:<\/strong> Thursdays, April 16, 23, and 30th, 6:30pm-8:30pm<\/p>\n

April 16: Evaluation and Eligibility<\/b>\u00a0offers\u00a0 a clear overview of referrals, evaluations, eligibility decisions, and parents\u2019 rights if they disagree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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April 23: Understanding the IEP<\/b>\u00a0explains how the IEP is created, what goes in each section, and how services and measurable goals are developed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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April 30: Transition Planning<\/b>\u00a0covers the legal right to transition services for students ages 14\u201322 and how transition goals and supports are included in the IEP.<\/p>\n

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This series will be virtual and a Zoom link will be sent to you email prior to the event.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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