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We offer live and interactive learning opportunities for families, young people, educators, and other professionals. These sessions are offered September-June on our Events Calendar and are free<\/strong> to attend. Sessions range from 1-2 hour workshops to multi-session trainings. 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Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Basic Rights: Transition Planning ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Overview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services, why transition planning is important, what it looks like in the IEP, and the roles of students and parents.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Bullying: What Parents Need to Know ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”||||||||” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Addresses what bullying is, the school\u2019s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying, some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying, and how to address bullying in the IEP.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Suspension and Discipline ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Discusses school discipline, including the types of rule violations, the rights of students and parents, types of suspensions, alternatives to suspension, and the legal protections for students on IEPs.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Effective Communication ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Learn about how to effectively communicate with schools, including why it’s important, strategies for success, methods for establishing communication, and parents\u2019 procedural rights for resolving disputes.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Social Emotional Learning ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Provides an introduction to social emotional learning. We will dive into what social emotional learning is, why it is important, and how it is applied in the classroom and the IEP.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Turning 3 Essentials ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Outlines the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, and special education procedures.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”504 Plans ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Description:<\/strong> Explains the rights and responsibilities of\u202fa 504 Plan, who is eligible, what it\u202fcontains, and the major differences between\u202fa 504 Plan and an IEP.<\/p>\n 2-hour workshop[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”\/parent-consultant-training\/” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) provides intensive advocacy training on special education laws and procedures. Participants learn from experts in the field, network with each other, and become part of a community dedicated to supporting children in special education.\u00a0 Visit our PCTI page<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=”resources-divi-outer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code module_class=”resources-code-outer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-90px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Workshops and Multi-Session Trainings<\/h2>\n
Events<\/h2>\n