The Advocacy Center, in collaboration with Allegany Arc, is hosting free trainings for parents of children with developmental disabilities.
This training will provide you with knowledge about the special education process, government regulations, and teach you the skills necessary to effectively advocate for your child's special education needs.
A light lunch will be provided each week.
Topics to be covered include:
* Fostering positive interaction between schools and families.
* Successful methods to approach CSE/CPSE meetings.
* Improving communication skills.
* Developing effective IEP or 504 plans.
* Accessing and interpreting school records.
* Learning about classification, evaluation, and placement options.
* Proven techniques to help parents having diffaculty with the special education process.
* Supporting other parents by attending meetings and conducting phone consultations.
Parents who complete this training may be asked to assist other families with advocacy issues in the year following the training.
Completed application is required. to request an application, call Linda Chadderdon at (585) 546-1700 or (800) 650-4967 x 225.