FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2009
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER offers workshop on communicating effectively with schools
PACER Center is offering “Tips for Talking with School Staff,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. It is on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Parents will gain easy-to-use, practical tips for communicating with school staff and resolving differences in effective ways. Participants will learn how to:
- Prepare for meetings
- Gather information
- Resolve disagreements
- Ask questions
- Become an equal partner
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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