Announcing a webinar series that will provide information and resources about the special education process, strategies on how to plan for a smooth transition from school, and why family engagement matters.
Register now for one or both of these free webinars.
Webinar 1:
Transitioning from School to Adult Life: How to Use the Special Education Process Effectively
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 12:00 pm - 1 pm
Webinar 1 will provide an overview of the legal requirements regarding transition plans and the IEP process, issues to consider as a transition plan is developed and revised, including how to balance academic and functional life skill needs, and suggestions for how to plan for a smooth transition from school to services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration and any other service providers.
Presenters:
Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
Casey Shea, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
Webinar 2:
Parent and Family Engagement: Why it Matters in the Special Education Process
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 12:00 pm - 1 pm
Parents are key members of the IEP team and Maryland law has recently given parents additional rights. Webinar 2 will focus on the 2017 parental consent law that allows parents to refuse to consent to certain recommendations by an IEP team, such as the decision about whether a student should take the PARCC assessment or the alternate assessment aligned to an alternate curriculum, and on issues such as assistive technology, restraint and seclusion, and least restrictive environment that can profoundly affect the course of education for students with developmental disabilities.
Presenter:
Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
