SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY TRAINING:
« An overview of State and Federal laws regarding special education
« Specific information that explains the IEP and 504 process, including how eligibility is determined, when services should be sought, and communicating parent concerns
« Information on the tools to use and steps to take when it is suspected that a student’s rights are being violated (dispute resolution)
« A comprehensive review of the documents and forms used in implementing special education services
FUTURES PLANNING TRAINING
« Review of long-term supports to consider when planning for the future
« The importance of establishing a will and the key features of writing a letter of intent
« Financial considerations (Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Bank Accounts, Representative Payee, etc.)
« Decision-making considerations (Supported Decision-Making, Guardianship/ Conservatorship and Their Alternatives, Medical and Durable Power of Attorney, Person Centered Planning, etc.)
« Understanding potential impact on governmental benefits
FUTURES PLANNING – Tuesday, October 1, 2024
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY – Wednesday, October 2, 2024
These trainings are brought to you by Wood County Society and funded by the WV Developmental Disabilities Council
For more information call 304-428-4280
Training materials will be provided including sample resources that can be duplicated and used for planning and in meetings.
This training is made available at no charge. This project is made possible by funding from the WV Developmental Disabilities Council and supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Administration from Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services, Washington D.C. 20201.
If you would like to download, print, and email the registration you can do so by clicking on one of these links.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM