Monday, July 13, 2009

DREDF Workshops

From our friends at Disability Rights Education Defense Fund:

UPCOMING DREDF WORKSHOPS
Registration is Required. Space is Limited.

UNDERSTANDING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS

An overview of the special education process, Section 504, and IDEA laws.

Date: Second Monday of the month except August & December
Next offered: July 13, 2009
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 pm (Pizza included!)

IEP CLINIC APPOINTMENTS

Call to schedule a 30-minute appointment with a DREDF Education Advocate to discuss an issue around your child's IEP or504 Plan. Bring IEP and other pertinent paperwork. You must attend our special education workshop (above) to qualify for this service.

Date: Third Tuesday of every month except July, August, & December
Next offered: September 15, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (30 minute appointments)

Where: DREDF, 2212 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA
To register: Tyler Zoanni at tzoanni@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 227

DREDF is a non-profit law and policy center for adults and children with disabilities. We operate a Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center to help families and others in the community get the information, training, and resources they need to advocate effectively for the education rights of children with all types of disabilities. Our Foster Youth Resources for Education (FYRE) program, a Community Parent Resource Center, is dedicated to the educational needs of foster children and youth with disabilities, their caregivers, and others who support the needs of foster youth. These resources are funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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We offer our services free of charge.
Call 510-644-2555 or 800-348-4232 to contact an Education Advocate.


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Advocacy Tip of the Month

During IEP meetings, frame questions with "Help me understand."

Acronyms

CASA - Court-Appointed Special Advocate
IEP - Individualized Education Program (or Plan)
ILP - Independent Living Program (or Plan)

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