[il-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: End of the Year FRCD Trainings and Webinars

[Robert Gardner]

Regardless of what they say, I don’t remember signing up for this.  But thought it might be of interest to others.  

Bob Gardner


From: Family Resource Center on Disabilities 
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 11:20 AM
To: rgardner4 at gmail.com 
Subject: End of the Year FRCD Trainings and Webinars

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                  Lunch and Learn 
                  Special Education Webinars 
                  FRCD's hour long Lunch and Learn Webinars focus on specific aspects of the special education system in Illinois.  All webinars are free.


                        Tuesday 

                        December 1, 2015

                        12PM-1PM Navigating the Transition Plan

                        Preparing your child to transition to adulthood can be a daunting task. This webinar will focus on the initial steps of the transition process in the Illinois special education system from an academic perspective. The topics covered include:

                        -Defining transition plans and its components

                        -Understanding transition services

                        -Tips for parents preparing their child for adulthood. Register 
                        Tuesday

                        December 8, 2015

                        12PM-1PM
                       Transition To Adulthood 
                        Transitioning from high school to adulthood is an exciting time for students. However, if your child is receiving special education services, there are some aspects of your child's transition plan that you must be aware of and be prepared to act upon. This webinar is a continuation of "Navigating the Transition Plan" and will cover:

                        -Options for graduation

                        -Summary of Performance 

                        -Transfer of Parental Rights

                        -Entitlement vs. Eligibility

                          Register

                       

                 
                  Special Education Training 
                  Six Principles of IDEA Special Education Training 
                  Saturday, December 12, 2015



                  Does your child receive special education services?  Do you know your child's rights in the special education system?  Register for Six Principles of IDEA special education training at Family Resource Center on Disabilities.

                  Knowledge is power.  Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)which is the law that protects students with disabilities in the special education system. As a parent, you are your child's best advocate and an equal member of the IEP team.  Understanding IDEA will effectively equip you to advocate for your child's education.
                  This training will cover:
                    a.. Overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act),  
                    b.. Evaluation,  
                    c.. Individualized Education Program (IEP),  
                    d.. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE),  
                    e.. Procedural Safeguards

                  Saturday, December 12, 2015
                  10:00 AM-1:00 PM
                  11 E. Adams St. 
                  Chicago, Il 60603
                  REGISTER

                 
           
                 
                 
                         
                 
                 
                          
                        The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) offers parents of children with disabilities birth to 21 years old, their helpers, relatives, professionals, and interested community members no-cost training and workshops, telephone and e-mail assistance, and resources to help claim their role as the child's most effective and significant advocate.
                         
                        You are invited to contact FRCD for information, resources, support and training. 
                          
                        1-312-939-3513
                        info at frcd.org 
                        www.frcd.org 
                            
                         

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