The Advocacy Center Presents Webinar Opportunities for Parents

Join them from your home or from your office – no need to travel!

Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 pm

Topic: IEP Essentials
When a child qualifies for special education services, federal law requires the development of an Individualized Education Program. The IEP serves as a roadmap for services, including important information about a child’s levels of performance and needs, as well as goals for the child. This webinar will prepare participants to actively participate on the IEP team.

Presenters:
Laura Arrington, Parent Education Specialist
Colleen Brown, Public Education Coordinator

Please note: This will be the same curriculum that was presented on 1/19/12. We are offering an evening session for those who were not able to attend the daytime event.

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Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm

Topic: Diploma Options
Learn what diploma options are available for students with disabilities in New York State. What does each diploma offer for a student’s future? What is the difference between an IEP diploma, a local diploma, and a Regents diploma? This workshop will help you and your student make informed decisions regarding school, placement, and services.

Presenters:
Julie Buick, Parent Education Specialist
Laura Arrington, Parent Education Specialist

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Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm

Topic: What’s in Your Toolbox?
Preparing for CSE/CPSE Annual Review Are you ready for your child's Annual Committee on Special Education Meeting? An annual review is a Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting to plan for the next school year. This webinar will help parents prepare for annual reviews. Topics to be covered include pre-meeting preparation, importance of understanding your child's IEP, and tips to help parents collaborate in designing an appropriate program for their child.

Please note: This will be the same curriculum that was presented on 2/9/12. We are offering a lunchtime session for those who were not able to attend the late afternoon event.

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Date: Thursday, August 9, 2012
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Topic: Manifestation Determination
This webinar will provide a general overview of Manifestation Determination. Participants will gain an understanding of what a manifestation of a disability is, they will learn how to prepare for the Manifestation Determination meeting, and they will gain an understanding of the unique circumstances that surround each of these situations.

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PLEASE NOTE: These webinars are free to parents, family members, and individuals with disabilities, our target audience for this event. Professionals may attend for a fee of $25. We also offer webinars for a fee where the target audience is professionals. For more information on webinars and other presentations aimed at professionals, please contact Colleen Brown at brown@advocacycenter.com or (585) 546-1700 ext. 267.