Building Your Advocacy Toolkit: Empowering Families for Effective School Programming

Friday, March 7th, 2014
(Registration begins at 9:00 am)
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Morton Arboretum Visitors Center
4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532

REGISTRATION DEADLINE (Enrollment Limited): February 5th, 2014,
Registration Link/Flyer: http://www.iepguardians.org/TAG/2014%20TAG%20FLYER%20&%20REG.pdf

WHAT: A roundtable of special education consultants and advocates provide practical and helpful information for your child’s unique educational needs. Conference Based on feedback from last year’s participants, we will provide more interactive and in depth training on how best to advocate for your child’s school-based supports. Topics will include executive functioning, evaluation and assessment, goals, Response to Intervention (RTI), 504 plans, Transition, and private placements.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Families and services providers of students with learning differences who seek practical and effective strategies to strengthen their partnerships with schools.

PRESENTERS: The Advocacy Group (TAG) is a diverse alliance of Chicagoland advocates and consultants who are dedicated to meaningful outcomes for all individuals who learn differently. Elizabeth Hooper, MA; Paige Koos, EdD, MSW, LCSW, CAS; Sarah Sebert, MA; Matthew Wanzenberg, PhD; Valerie Moreno-Tucker, MA, CRC, LCPC

Registration Fee: $90.00 (Check or Credit Card)
Registration Link/Flyer: http://www.iepguardians.org/TAG/2014%20TAG%20FLYER%20&%20REG.pdf

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Email or call Paige K. Koos, Consulting, Counseling & Advocacy, 630-234-0466, pkoos@yourkidsrights.com for conference or registration information.