The Parent Special Education Training Camps:

August 29 - Paducah, McCracken Co. Public Library

September 26 - Hopkinsville, Hampton Inn

October 24 - Somerset, Pulaski Co. Library

Who Should Come?

The target audience for this one day training camp are parents, grandparents, family members, guardians and others interested in learning about special education topics.

Why Should I Come?

This free workshop will help you understand the basic rights and protections of Special Education Law (IDEA) including how the Individualized Education Program is developed. Tips and strategies will be discussed to help you when working with the school as part of the ARC team.  You will leave camp with a better understanding of your rights as a parent and the rights of your child as a special education student. You will also learn tips and strategies on how

to work with the school so that you can become an effective part of the ARC team that plans your child’s education including what to do if things are not going well.

 

Camp Topics Include

• ·        Overview of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• ·        Understanding the IEP Process
• ·        KY-SPIN will present Kentucky Department of Education’s IEP Guidance Document Training
• ·        Working Effectively with Your School Team...tips and strategies
• ·        Preparing for Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings from a parent’s perspective
• ·        Understanding your rights as a parent and the rights of your child as a special education student.

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Workshop sessions are presented and sponsored by: The Arc of Kentucky, Protection and Advocacy and KY-SPIN

Contact The Arc of Kentucky

(502) 875-5225