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A Day of Family Empowerment
April 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
***The Family Resource Network will be rescheduling this event as a 3 part Online Webinar… The dates are listed below with the new registration link. The events are also listed separately on each individual day on the FRN calendar***
Become an effective advocate for your child’s success in school!
Students who have disabilities or suspected disabilities may be eligible for additional supports and services through their school. For families, the acronyms and processes can seem overwhelming to start. Join us for this series to learn useful information and effective strategies to help you and your child navigate special education options.
A Series of Family Empowerment
Presenter Kara Georgi will discuss Special Education regulations and advocacy strategies.
About our Speaker: Kara Georgi is the Parent Education Specialist for Starbridge Parent Training and Information Center. She offers support and information for families and professionals navigating the special education system in Cayuga, Tompkins, Onondaga, Cortland, Broome, Madison, Chenango, Otsego and Delaware Counties.
Online three-part series:
Monday, May 4, 9-11 am: “Special Education Regulations”
Wednesday, May 6, 9-11 am: “Effective Communication”
Friday, May 8, 9-11 am: “Advocacy Steps”
Registration is required. For questions or assistance with registration, please call Robin at (607)287-6358.
Register Here for all three sessions.
This workshop is FREE to family members of children and youth who have disabilities or suspected disabilities. If the capacity for this series is exceeded, priority will be given to families residing in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties. Registration confirmations will be sent by Friday, May 1, 2020.
Please request special accommodations at least two weeks before the event.