FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER Center workshop addresses No Child Left Behind ActER workshop on children’s mental health issues
PACER Center is offering “No Child Left Behind,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. It is on Thursday, April 2, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Civic Center, 101 E. Main St., Mankato, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Participants will gain information on the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and what it means for Minnesota children with disabilities who are in special education.
Workshop topics include:
- Inclusion of children with disabilities in required testing
- Questions to ask that may improve outcomes for children with disabilities
- Supplemental education services (tutoring)
- State report cards on schools
- NCLB requirements for schools in Minnesota
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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