Hope For Three is ecstatic to announce 2 day Parent Empowerment sessions presented by Dana Walker, an Educational Diagnostician! Over these 2 day sessions, Dana Walker will discuss important legal information regarding the rights and responsibilities of both the local education agencies and the parents/children.
July 11th Session
Procedural Safeguards & ARD Teams
Procedural Safeguards ensure that children with disabilities are provided a free appropriate public education. This class will introduce the rights and responsibilities of children with disabilities and their parents, along with the rights and responsibilities of the local education agency.
July 12th Session
Understanding Schedule of Services & Levels of Support
The schedule of services lists special education instructional services/support and related services your child receives. The schedule of services shows the start and end dates, frequency, and duration of a service as well as location (general or special education).
According to both state and federal law, children with disabilities must receive their education in the least restrictive environment. This means that your child must receive instruction with nondisabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. If, however, your child’s disability is so severe that education in a general education classroom is not possible, even with support, your child should receive services in a more specialized environment. The school district must offer a range of placements and supports.
