Waukegan Parent Advocacy Leadership Program

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Are you a parent of a child with a
disability or a community member
interested in gaining a strong
understanding of the special
education system? The Parent
Advocacy Leadership (PAL)
program is a free training series
designed to help you navigate
the special education process
Illinois.

Requirements:
● Willing to attend all eight sessions,
● Willing to complete pre and post-survey,

Training will cover:
● The Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)
● State law (Part 226)
● The Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA)
● Section 504
● Advocacy
● Current Special Education Issues

Family Resource Center on Disabilities in
collaboration with Waukegan Public Schools are
excited to announce that registration for PAL
Training Cohort is open.
All training will be virtual. The PAL
is eight sessions long.
Participants who complete all eight
sessions will receive a Parent Advocacy
Leadership Certificate of Completion.