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Session 1: History of Disabilities

Description: Discuss and review history, participant's role, and people first language.
Objectives:

1. Learn the different roles of the advocate
2. Learn the meaning of some of the most used acronyms
3. Review history of special education
4. Learn how and when to use people first language skills

Session 2: Educational Models

Description: Educational models, types, systems, and best practices.
Objectives:

1. Review general, special and inclusive education models
2. Learn the special education process in the IDEA
3. Review IDEA and Plans
4. Know the Law/Know your Rights
5. Review NCLB legislation, ADA, FERPA, and 504

Session 3: ARD Process

Description: Overview of the ARD Meeting
Objectives:

1. Review ARD process
2. Building a Portfolio
3. 10 Essential Elements of an ARD
4. How to write an effective IEP
5. Your child's placement

Session 4: Pre-ARD Process and Transition Training

Description: The Pre-ARD
Objectives:

1. Review ARD process
2. Learn the special education process in the IDEA

Session 5: Dispute Resolution/Escalation Process

Description: When Things go Wrong...
Objectives:

1. Review various options
2. Asserting your rights
3. Time to Escalate
4. Resolution Process