FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 20, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER Center workshop addresses special education process
PACER Center is offering “IDEA: Blueprint for Special Education,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and professionals. It is on Thursday, March 12, 2009, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
The special education process can be compared to building a house. There is a logical order to both. This workshop will address how to use the building blocks of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to develop appropriate services for students.
Participants will learn about:
- Understanding parental rights and responsibilities
- Building a foundation for Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Involving the IEP team
- Developing the IEP team
- Meeting educational standards
- Resolving differences
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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