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Last Updated on Saturday, 29 August 2015 12:57

The PEAL Center is sponsoring a mini-series on developing strong IEPs and working with school teams. First session begins September 30 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Rd., Venetia.

The PEAL Center is an organization of parents of children with special health care needs and disabilities reaching out to assist other parents and professionals. For questions, call: 412-281-4404 or toll-free at 866-950-1040.

Part 1: Developing a Strong IEP

This session explores the parent’s role in the IEP process. Parents will learn the basics of their child’s right to special education services, the process of developing special education plans, and the parent’s role in developing an IEP that is responsive to the goals written for their child. Bring your son or daughter’s IEP and begin the process of translating dreams you have for your child’s future into concrete elements that can be incorporated into an IEP.

Part 2: Working Effectively with Your School Team

This session will provide parents with the tools necessary to work collaboratively with school teams. Questions that will be answered include, "How can I work with my school district to develop education services for my child that are based on high expectations and prepare my child for a productive life?" and, "How can we build a school team committed to classrooms where all students participate in learning?"

Part 3: Your Parental Rights

This session will address parental rights in the special education process. Particular emphasis will be given to the Procedural Safeguards Notice received annually by all parents. This presentation also includes a brief overview of the differences between IEPs and 504 plans.

Sponsored by: Autism Support Group, Washington County

Wednesday, September 30th - Part 1, 7 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21st - Part 2, 7 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18th - Part 3, 7 – 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Wash_Co_Mini-Series. There must be 10 registrants to hold the session. You will be notified if session is cancelled due to weather or low registration.