Advocating for Parental Rights Under IDEA

Description

An overview of special education law with particular application to advocating for necessary accommodations and services at IEP meetings. Parental rights to reevaluations and independent educational evaluations will be highlighted. This presentation will be especially tailored to equip therapists to help families understand the differences between Parts C and B, early intervention and early childhood special education, both in terms of service delivery and legal rights. Therapists will gain facility in explaining to parents who have a child in EI how they can prepare for next steps.

Location Sangamon County Dept. of Public Health
2833 S. Grand Ave.
Springfield, IL 62703
Date 9/12/2016 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Sponsor Equip for Equality
Trainer Mike Shea
Contact Mike Shea (217) 331-6120 mikes@equipforequality.org
Principles 1. Support families
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
Credit Hours 1.25 - Working with Families
Cost Free
Status Closed