Seminars
PIC offers seminars throughout the State.
Seminars are 1.5 to 3 hours long and cover topics such as:
Smooth Transitions from Early Childhood Services to School
Parents of three-year old children with developmental delays learn the
difference between Child Development Watch Early Intervention services
and special education services in preschool and school settings. Parents
also find out about programs and services available in their respective
school districts.
Is My Child Eligible for Special Education Services?
Parents learn about evaluations and eligibility requirements for special
education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) and their role in the referral/evaluation/eligibility process.
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Clinic
The IEP is the blueprint for special education and related services.
Parents learn how the IEP is designed to address their children’s
strengths and needs for specialized instruction, accommodations, modifications
and related services. Strategies shared at this seminar help parents
become informed and participating members of the IEP team.
Parents’Proceduaral Safeguards Under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)
Parents understand their right to review records, to receive notice, to participate in decisionmaking and to disagree with school decisions and
how to enforce their rights using the complaint, mediation,
resolution session or impartial hearing processes.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement
Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004)
The reauthorized IDEA was signed into law in 2004 and parents must be
aware of subsequent federal and state regulations that substantially
changed the previous 1997 version of the law.
Response To Intervention(RTI) and Early Intervening Services
IDEA 2004 requires that educators use pro-active and multi-level interventions
that are research-based and peer reviewed before referring children
for special education services. Learn about these interventions
and how important monitoring progress is for determining whether a
child responds to such interventions.
Effective Advocacy 101
This seminar gives parents tools for respectful and effectual ways for sharing information, expectations and the means for resolving disagreement and conflict to improve communication and collaboration with schools and IEP teams.
Preparing for Transition From School To Post-School Options
Parents, youth, and teachers must collaborate when planning for students’ transitions
from high school to work, postsecondary education and life as adults.
Seminar participants also acquire steps for helping students plan their
own future beginning at age 14 and are given information and resources
for making this process as successful as possible.
What Can Parents Do If Their Child Is Not Eligible for Special
Education Services?
By using provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, children
may receive accommodations that address their special needs for testing
and in the classroom. Learn about the eligibility process and how
your child may receive services.
No Child Left Behind, IDEA, and Title I
All parents of public school students should be familiar with these three
laws that mandate improved educational outcomes and school accountability
for both general education students and those with special needs.
Planning for Your Child’s Financially Secure Future
Parents should know about special needs trusts so that their child with
a disability does not lose important entitlements (Medicaid and SSI).
Parents Change Agents
Learn what informed and savvy parents can do to create and improve services
for their children with disabilities.
If you wish for us to present to your parent group or staff, please contact us.