Parent Special Education Workshop

Parents, join us to learn ways to understand the process involved with special education. You'll hear from two of our attorneys on their experiences. Our goal is to empower each individual accessing this resource to become a more competent advocate.
Co-hosted with Nelson Advocacy.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The training is divided into 6 main topic areas with guided questions aimed to provide assistance.
• How to Tell your Child's Story
• Eligibility
• Evaluations
• IEP (Individualized Education Programs)
• Discipline
• Dispute Resolution
With your paid registration, you will receive a copy of the “Pathways Through Special Education in Virginia” manual. Within the manual, you will find sample evaluation letters, requests for IEE or IEP, tell your story worksheet, and more.
Tickets are only $20. Lunch provided. Please register through Eventbrite, call 804-225-2042, or mail a check/money order to 1512 Willow Lawn Drive, Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23230. If you mail a check, please include your name, email, phone number, and put in the memo: Pathways Workshop.
Special education services can be provided to students with a wide variety of disabilities including:
• Autism
• Deafness
• Developmental delay
• Hearing impairment
• Dyslexia
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Intellectual disability
• and more!