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Are you looking for a group where you can gain knowledge, training and skills to be an effective educational advocate for your child or children?

Do you feel the need for a place to meet other parents whose children are eligible for special education?

Join this group and you will explore different aspects of advocating for your child's appropriate educational supports and services.

Parents have expressed a need for a training & support group that helps teach effective advocacy skills. This workshop is somewhat different from more traditional trainings offered. We will be more interactive. Discussion will be encouraged during the workshop. Sharing afterwards will also be encouraged.

Learning to effectively and collaboratively advocate for a child with special learning needs is not an easy task for most parents. Bring your own personal special education issues or successes to share with other group members. After the workshop you're welcome to stay from 9-10pm this evening to connect with other parents in your district and community.

Meeting Time and Location

Time

Meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month, from 7-9pm; optional, you may stay from 9-10pm

Location; This group meets at the Parents Helping Parents office:

3041 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA.
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Extras

Coffee, tea and a light dessert will be offered.

Please register for this event if you plan to attend.

*It will be very helpful if you attend at least one parent training on the IEP process prior to attending this support group.

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Useful web sites:

http://www.wrightslaw.com/

Web sites related to advocacy

The top rated special education site for parents & professionals

Pete Wright, Esq. Web site

National Center for Learning Disabilities-Learning to Advocate for your child

February 28th, 2008

TOPIC: Preparing for Meetings; Taking Control

From 7:00 to 9:00pm the Workshop will be presented.

This workshop will help you learn about negotiating and problem solving. Organizing your file, knowing what you want, anticipating obstacles and presenting your requests.

Please outreach to other parents who may not have access to the internet; invite parents to attend as your guest.

Your donation of a snack for attendees is warmly accepted.

Coffee, tea and a light dessert will be offered.

Please register online is you plan to attend & join us as we progress in the book by Pete & Pam Wright:

From Emotions to Advocacy, Second Edition

Take home copies of the slide show and handouts that accompany the topics covered