FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 6, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER Center workshop focuses on understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
PACER Center is offering “IDEA: Understanding the Individualized Education Program,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals. It is on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Participants will learn about:
- New IEP requirements
- Overview of evaluation
- Team planning
- Writing measurable IEP goals
- Adaptations
- Implementation
- Methods for resolving disagreements
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit the PACER Web site at PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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