Round Table Discussion: Special Education Law & Advocacy
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 7:00pm EST
With:
Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law
Jane Faherty, Director of Jumpstart, Stamford JCC and Educational Advocate
Jennifer Weitz and Marla Wayne, Educational Advocates, JW Advocates , Southbury, CT
Co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT)
Registration is required to view the webinar. Zoom Registration Form link: https://bit.ly/2E03II7
Questions? Email Rachel Berliner at [email protected]
Top 10 Topics for Discussion:
• Re-entry into school: Coping with the “new normal” school environment
• The many roles of parents at home and in school
• Challenges to Learning in School: academic, COVID issues, anxiety, school refusal, etc.
• Re-evaluating the IEP in the face of COVID – Importance of keeping records
• Addressing families moving to the area – new registration
• Ensuring Appropriate Placements
• How to Prepare for a PPT meeting via teleconference
• My child’s special education rights
• Compensatory education
• Updating Evaluations