January 23rd Workshop: Special Education Law and Advocacy   Parents strive to be the best advocates they can for their child, but understanding the child’s rights under the ever-changing laws and regulations in special education can be challenging.  Parents and professionals are invited to participate in a comprehensive workshop designed to familiarize participants with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and how to secure appropriate special education and related services.  Topics to be covered include:   Special Education Laws and Regulations: an overview of IDEA, FAPE, LRE and IEP; The IEP Process: learn how to create a comprehensive education plan and identify appropriate and meaningful goals; Advocacy Techniques: discover successful negotiation, preparation and organization strategies, and ways to handle conflicts with your school district; Due Process and Pendency Proceedings: learn about the procedure of appealing an inappropriate placement and what rights your child has during pendency; Assessment and Evaluations: understand the different evaluation procedures, discover which tests are meaningful and why, and how they become critical to sustaining burdens of proving appropriateness; Additional Legal Considerations: learn about special areas such as estate and financial planning, guardianships and supplemental needs trusts. Mock CSE Meeting: participants will be given the opportunity to take part in a staged CSE meeting to learn effective techniques and ways to avoid common pitfalls.   Presented by Sheryl Frishman, Esq. Friday January 23rd at NTS Training Center 35 E Grassy Sprain Road , Suites 100 , Yonkers 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Registration begins 8:30 Members - $25 / Non-Members - $75 Limited to 30 Participants Attendance must be reserved in advance Lunch on your own For more information or to reserve attendance please contact Navigating the Spectrum (914) 826-5300 events@... www.navigatingthespectrum.org