Workshop on Special Education Rights for Parents

Presented by the Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9am – 11:30am

The Family Resource Center on Disabilities provides parents of children with disabilities with
the information, training, and assistance they need to succeed.
Presenter:
Zoubida Pasha – the Bilingual Parent Advocate/Support in the Family Resource Center on Disabilities and parent of a child with special needs.
What to Expect: This workshop will cover the basics of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, federal laws, and how to advocate for your child.
Objectives:
 Understand the IEP process
 Become familiar with Special Education laws
 Learn how to prepare for an IEP meeting
 How to write effective IEP goals
 Review special accommodations and modifications
 Learn what to do when you do not agree with the IEP Team
 Overview of IEP vs. 504 Plan

Where:
La Rabida Children’s Hospital
6501 South Promontory Drive
Chicago, IL 60649
SEATING IS LIMITED
RSVP by April 9, 2019 to Pam Northrop at 773-256-5957 or pnorthrop@larabida.org.
If your call goes into voicemail please leave your name and phone number.
A light breakfast will be served to attendees.

Activities will be provided to keep children occupied.