Effective Advocacy for Parents of Special Education Students

11829 Ransum Drive,Louisville KY 40243

22 April, 2023

Description

Develop your voice as a powerful, effective advocate for your child!This workshop is designed for families of students currently receiving or seeking special education services through an IEP or accommodations of a 504 Plan. Workshop TopicsSpecial Education Rights: Become a stronger advocate for your child by understanding your rights under IDEA.and KEY Advocacy Skills: Improve results by applying proven advocacy strategies and skills.About This WorkshopDuring this 2-hour workshop, families will learn the KEYS to unlocking special education and disabilities services for your child from KEY Advocacy, Inc. Founder and Principal Advocate, Teresa Werner. With over 25 years of experience and training in special education teaching and advocacy, she offers the unique expertise of one who has navigated the special education maze as both a parent and an educator. She offers families training in the rights of parents and students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, she expertly teaches parents how to apply KEY strategies to improve communication and results. Teresa provides families with valuable insight into the special education process as someone who has been on the inside at one of the nations largest public school districts in the United States. Her mission with KEY Advocacy, Inc. is to give families the same edge she had when advocating for her own children by educating, coaching, and supporting parents through their journey with disability. Prior to the workshop, parents may submit specific questions to be incorporated into the workshop presentation or during the open Q&A following each topic session. Submit questions to [email protected] by April 10. About the VenueOur event sponsor, Triple Crown Dentistry located in Middletown, has generously provided The Louisville Center of Excellence (LCE) as our meeting space for this workshop. The facility offers state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment for presentations and is equipped with two restrooms and a full kitchen for use by event coordinators. The meeting space is on the second floor; an elevator is located just inside the building entrance. Use the links to Triple Crown Dentistry and the Louisville Center of Excellence for more information on their services and availability of the LCE for your events. DetailsDate: Saturday, April 22, 2023Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AMLocation: Louisville Center of Excellence located at 11829 Ransum Dr. in Middletown click here for directions Agenda: 8:45-9:00AM Check-in & receive workshop materials9:00AM Sponsor Highlight & Introduction by Owner and Principal Advocate of KEY Advocacy, Inc.9:15-9:45AM Special Education Rights: Become a stronger advocate for your child by understanding your rights under IDEA.9:45-10:00AM Q & A (questions may be submitted in advance to [email protected])10:00AM Break10:15-10:45AM KEY Advocacy Skills: Improve results by applying proven advocacy strategies and skills.10:45-11:00 Q&A (questions may be submitted in advance to [email protected])11:00AM Closing remarks & Upcoming Events* Ample parking, including handicapped parking, is available in the parking lot in front of the building. * The meeting space is located on the second floor. An elevator is available for those needing assistance. * There is NO child care supervision and NO space available for children during this workshop. Please make arrangements to leave your children in someone else's care so you can gain the most out of this informative workshop. * There are no refunds for the event; however, registration may be transferred to another party 24 hours in advance of the workshop. Accommodation RequestsRequests for accommodations can be made by emailing [email protected] with the subject WORKSHOP ACCOMMODATION NEEDED. KEY Advocacy, Inc. will do its best to arrange for reasonable accommodations; however, we cannot guarantee availability of some accommodations.