Two Free Workshops for Families of Children Receiving Special Education Services

10:0am-12:00pm The Six Principals of IDEA
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-3:30pm IEP on IEPs

The Six Principals of IDEA (Individuals with Disability Education Act) workshop is designed as an introduction of the underlying principals of the law.  Participants will increase their understanding of:
The basic concepts of IDEA
The rights of parents and students in the IEP process
How to effectively advocate for your child
Options available when you disagree with your IEP team

The second workshop, IEP (Information Especially for Parents) on IEPs (Individual Education Plan) increases the understanding of participants between the IDEA principles and the actual process of writing your child's IEP document. We recommend attendees have basic knowledge of, or have attended, the Six Principals of IDEA. Participants will increase their understanding of:
How the IEP team members interact with each other
How a team makes decisions
How to advocate and reach agreement about your child's program

Lunch & child care provided. Anyone is welcome but registration is required. Please RSVP to cmaulsby@oppvill.org or by phone to 641-355-1231.

Training is provided by ASK Resource Center
ASK Resource Center - 5665 Greendale Road, Ste D, Johnston, IA 50131
515-243-1713  www.askresource.org