Parents as Partners in Special Education: Collaboration and Parental Rights

Special Education-Parent Rights - Evening
Date/s: January 15, 2013
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location Learning Resource Center - North Satellite
104 The American Road
Building 100
LRC No. Satellite-Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Directions: http://www.state.nj.us/education/lrc/dir2lrcns.pdf
Description This event is sponsored by the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE), Office of Special Education (OSE) and the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN).

In special education, collaboration between families and educators is essential. This training offers parents, caregivers and educators an opportunity to learn about their rights in the special education process and how to be an effective partner in the education of children. Topics will include:
• an understanding of the parent’s role as part of a collaborative team;
• effective communication strategies;
• steps to creating agreement;
• understanding procedural safeguards; and
• strategies for organizing information and preparing for IEP meetings.

Audience: Parents, caregivers and educators of students with disabilities

This workshop will be offered again on February 26, 2013 from 9:30 am to 12 pm.

If special assistance is required (e.g. interpreter service), three week notice is required.
CONTACT: Angela Bray 973-631-6345 Ext. 5

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

1. Register online using the blue link below "Online Registration."

2. Cancellation of registration must be made at least 48 hours before the workshop date.

3. Light refreshments will be provided.

4. Because registration is limited and determined on a first come, first served basis, we recommend that you register early.

5. Please plan to arrive at least ten minutes before the start time to sign-in. Participants should be prepared for the likelihood of heavy rush hour traffic.

6. CLOSURE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, please go to the NJ 101.5 website at http://nj1015.com. We will make every effort to notify you of cancellation by doing the following:
1) Send an email to the address provided on your registration.
2) Call the number you provided when you registered by 1 pm the day prior to the workshop.

Registration    Registration Closed
Contact Information Angela Bray
104 The American Road
Building 100
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
973-631-6345
angela.bray@doe.state.nj.us