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How to Read Your Child’s IEP Workshop

Confused by Your Child’s IEP?

Learn How to Read It and Understand What It Really Means


In this workshop, parents will learn:

• how to quickly find the most important sections of the IEP
• what present levels, goals, and services really mean
• how the IEP connects to your child’s needs
• what to look for if something feels vague or unclear
• what questions to ask at your next IEP meeting

Parents will leave with:

• a better understanding of their child’s IEP
• more confidence in reading the document on their own
• practical guidance they can use right away
• the opportunity to ask specific questions in a small group setting


Confused by Your Child’s IEP?


This 90 minute live parent workshop helps you learn how to read and understand your child’s IEP in a clear, practical way. You will learn what the most important sections mean, what to look for, and have the opportunity to ask the advocate specific questions about your child’s IEP during Q and A.


Each session is limited to just 5 families so there is time for questions and answers at the end. Parents will leave with more clarity, more confidence, and a better understanding of what to look for in their child’s IEP.


Dates
Thursday, April 16th @ 6 pm

Saturday, April 18th @ 10 am


Limit
Limited to 5 families per session so there is time for individual questions during live Q&A


Price
FREE


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