Join us for an evening filled with information, resources and nuggets of knowledge to help you become an effective advocate for your child. 

Having a child with a disability can be challenging. Your child's IEP and how to monitor it can be confusing. How to be the best advocate for your child, the importance of communication and how to resolve conflicts are important pieces of this puzzle. This training will provide you with tools to understand the special education process.

Speakers:

• Angela Douglas, Advocate, Disabilitiy Rights Mississippi
• Cindy Singletary, Parent Advisory, MSPTI

Topics include:

• How to improve your advocacy approach to obtain the best results for your child
• The basics of communication and tips for making your communication more effective
• How to identify the right people to help you resolve an issue
• Understanding the rules and laws (IDEA, ADA, 504)
• Overview of the special education process
• Understanding your child's IEP and tips for improving their IEP
• Options for resolving disputes when they happen 

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