Free Workshop on Special Education Law for Parents and Professional

March 3, 2011
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Southern Tier Independence Center
135 East Frederick Street
Binghamton, NY

This FREE workshop will cover the following 2 topics:

The New IEP: What Parents & Advocates Need to Know
This workshop will provide an overview of the key elements of the new IEP form, which must be used by all school districts for the 2011-2012 school year. We will look at the new IEP as a strategic plan designed for greater student progress and school accountability. Additional tools to enhance parent participation and understanding of the new IEP will also be discussed.

Bullying & Harassment of Students with Disabilities
We all know that the impact of bullying can be devastating, particularly for students with disabilities. New York State and the Office of Civil Rights have recently taken steps to address the increasing problem of bullying and harassment in schools. Learn about these initiative as well as practical strategies for preventing and addressing bullying and harassment at school, and what to do if your child is the bully.
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Our speaker Julie Michaels Keegan, Esq. is a special education attorney who has devoted her practice to ensuring that children receive a high quality, appropriate education.
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Pizza lunch included
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Kindly register for this event by sending an email to: register@familyrn.org with “JMK” in the subject line and your contact information in the body of the email. For additional information, please call (607)432-0001

Presented by The Family Resource Network, Inc., The Southern Tier Special Education Parent Center and The Early Childhood Direction Center at The Southern Tier Independence Center.