FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER workshop addresses the early intervention process
PACER Center is offering “Families Are Important: Understanding the Early Intervention Process in Minnesota,” a free workshop for parents of young children with disabilities and for professionals. It is on Monday, May 4, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) recognizes the important role families play in their children’s lives. Families know their child’s strengths, interests, and frustrations, so they must be included in the evaluation process and in developing outcomes for their child.
Participants will learn about:
- Families’ rights, roles, and responsibilities in the early intervention system
- How to make a referral
- The evaluation process
- Development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Services in the natural environment
- How to resolve differences
To register for the workshop, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit 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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