[NFBMT] Become an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocate

[Reggie Herbert]

Hello all,

Apologies to those of you who may be receiving this notice up to three times.

As some of you know, I attended this IEP Academy last year and I cannot stress its importance to us as Montanans enough.

Anyone interested in learning how to advocate for blind students in our Montana K through 12 schools should seriously consider applying to go the IEP academy this year. If you have reservations about the application process, I will be happy to help you. It's pretty easy.  The entire thing is at no cost to you. We need you here in Montana. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this.

If it's not something you feel you are ready to pursue at this time, be on the lookout for announcement from our affiliate regarding a series of trainings via Zoom this year. I am hoping to spread the knowledge I was given at this training last year with those of you in sour state. Rest assured that the oversight of the NFB Education division is there to ensure the quality of these trainings.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the IEP academy itself, the application process, what being an advocate entails, or anything else you'd like to chat about. I can be reached at (406) 690-9789.

Warmly,

Reggie Herbert
President, Missoula Chapter
Board Member, Montana Affiliate
Vice President, Performing Arts Division
National Federation of the Blind


Reggie
(406) 690-9789


From: National Federation of the Blind <education at nfb.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 7:04 AM
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Subject: Become an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocate


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IEP Advocacy Academy Applications are Open

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is calling parents of blind or low-vision children and blind adults who are willing to gain knowledge of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to assist families with the future education of blind or low-vision students.

Parents can easily feel overwhelmed by the IEP process required to establish special education services for their children. There is a shortage of knowledgeable IEP advocates across the nation. To address this the National Federation of the Blind, with support from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, and the Professional Development Research and Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), is offering an IEP Advocacy Academy.

Participants will:

  *   Learn to serve as volunteer advocates in preparation for and/or attendance at IEP meetings for blind or low-vision students.
  *   Acquire advocacy strategies to empower parents to advocate for students and families.
  *   Learn how to train other advocates in their perspective state.

The IEP Advocacy Academy will take place in person in Baltimore, Maryland at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute from May 29-June 1, 2025. Travel, meals, and overnight accommodations will be provided for selected applicants.

Apply Today!

Apply now for the Individualized Education Plan Advocacy Academy<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37273&qid=10914721>. Applications are due February 28, 2025.

About National Federation of the Blind Education Initiatives

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines the future of blind and low-vision youth. Through our extensive education programs, we present blind children with new ideas, expose teachers and families to our positive philosophy on blindness, and encourage blind youth to reach their full potential. For more information about our education programs, please contact us at education at nfb.org<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37295&qid=10914721> or 410-659-9314, extension 2418.


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