Empowering the Parent’s Voice in the IEP Process
It can be frustrating when parents try to advocate for their children and the school team denies their request. What do you say when the school refuses to provide an assessment in an area of suspected disability? What can you say if you believe your child needs more services than they receive, but the school refuses? How do you answer the school team when they say your request is based on a “medical” model and not an “educational” one? This session will help you with terminology you can use during the meeting to help you help your child.
About our speaker:
Julie Gardner, Educational Specialist, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Julie is an Educational Specialist at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She has a BA in Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities (Flagler College) and an MA in Varying Exceptionalities (University of South Florida), and is currently in the EdD program at Slippery Rock University. Julie has over 30 years of experience in Special Education, including the private and public sectors. She has worked as an administrator and IEP chair in public and private schools. She is also co-owner of J & A Educational Consulting, which provides consultation and advocacy services to families involved in the general and special education system.
About Power Hour
We understand that being a parent of a child who is anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey can be challenging and overwhelming at times. That’s why we’ve created our Power Hour workshops – to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to empower yourself and your child.
These workshops are designed to be non-intimidating and easy to understand. We use real-life examples to make sure you can easily follow along and apply what you learn.
During the workshops, we’ll cover a variety of topics, including:
- Understanding your child’s needs and the impact it may have on their development;
- Navigating the educational system and finding the right resources for your child;
- Building a support system for yourself and your family;
- Self-care and stress management for parents of children with disabilities
…. and more!
We believe that by empowering yourself and your child, you’ll be able to better advocate for their needs and create a more positive and fulfilling life for both of you.
Power Hour workshops are held online and can be attended from the comfort of your own home. They are open to all parents and primary caregivers of children anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey. We hope you’ll join us for these valuable and informative workshops. Sign up today and take the first step towards empowerment!
Please note you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE here.
