In the From Emotions to Advocacy training program (one day, 6 hours), you learn how to take an active role in managing your child’s special education. You’ll learn about the five key sections in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), what our child’s test scores mean, and how to develop SMART IEPs. You will learn how to prepare for meetings, the gentle art of disagreeing, and how to maintain healthy working relationships with the school. You will learn:

• about IDEA – Sections 1400, 1401, 1412, 1414 and 1415
• using the Bell Curve to understand your child’s strengths and needs
• using a parent agenda
• how to build healthy working relationships with school personnel
• how to document information that may prevent or resolve disputes
• how to participate as an equal member of your child’s IEP Team

All Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific.