Mini-Series on Developing Strong IEPs and Working with School Teams

September 11, 2008

Mini-Series on Developing Strong IEPs and Working with School Teams

Beginning with the End in Mind at Three locations:
Butler/Lawrence Co., DuBois and Northumberland

Part 1 Developing a Strong IEP
This session will explore the parent's role in the IEP process. Parents, you will learn the basics of your child's right to special education services, how the process of developing special education plans works, and your role in developing an IEP that is responsive to your goals for your child. Participants will have the opportunity to begin to translate your dreams for your child into concrete elements that can be incorporated into your child's IEP.

Part 2 Working Effectively with Your School Team
How can I work with my school district to develop education services for my child that are based on high expectations to prepare my child for a productive life? How can we build a school team committed to classrooms where all students participate in learning? Participants will discover strategies for parents and educators to build collaborative and constructive school teams committed to classrooms that welcome and support high expectations for all learners.

Part 3 IEP Clinic
Have a question about your child's IEP or Evaluation Report? Would you like to have the opportunity to discuss your child's services and supports? Bring your questions, documents and good ideas to the IEP Clinic where our Parent Advisors can talk with you and be that "other set of eyes" to look over your child's records. Let's talk about positive solutions and creative ideas to insure that your dreams and hopes for the future are addressed in your educational program today.
There must be 10 registrants to hold the session. You will be notified of any cancellations.

Butler/Lawrence Co. Series
Cosponsored by PACT (Parents of Autistic Children Together)
Part 1 Monday, October 13, 6:30-8:30 PM
Part 2 Monday, October 20, 6:30-8:30 PM
Part 3 Monday, October 27, 6:30-8:30 PM
Grove City Medical Center
Conference Room D631
North Broad St. Ext.
Grove City, PA 16127

DuBois Series
Cosponsored by Parent Partners of the DuBois Regional Medical Group
Part 1 Tuesday, September 16, 6:00-8:00 PM
Part 2 Tuesday, October 14, 6:00-8:00 PM
Part 3 Tuesday, October 21, 6:00-8:00 PM
DuBois Regional Medical Center St.
Camillus Hall
101 Hospital Ave.
DuBois, PA 15801

Northumberland Series
Cosponsored by Parent to Parent Connections, Inc.
Part 1 Thursday, October 9, 6:00-8:00 PM
Part 2 Tuesday October 28, 6:00-8:00 PM
Part 3 Monday, November 3, 6:00-8:00 PM
The Family Center
2491 State Route
Sunbury, PA 17801

Questions: 412-281-4404, TTY 412-281-4409 or toll free 866-950-1040. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration Deadline: 3 days prior to the training date.
E-mail to: Admin@pealcenter.org - Use ?Mini-Series? as the title of your message