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The new rescheduled date is February 25th. The Zoom registration link is the same as before for new registration. If you previously registered for this webinar\, you do not have to register again.  \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nDr. Michael S. Cohen\, PhD.\, ABPP\, Psychologist in Fairfield CT (licensed in CT & NY) \nWe will discuss evaluations for: School Districts\, including Initial Evaluations\, Re-Evaluations\, and the IEE. \n• How to initiate a request for an evaluation if your child is struggling in school \n• What is incorporated into an evaluation for the purpose of special education \n• What are the areas to be assessed \n• Differences between an initial evaluation and a re-evaluation \n• Your child’s legal right to request an IEE under the IDEA if you disagree with a school district’s evaluation • The differences between a school district evaluation and a private independent evaluation \n• Presenting the results of an IEE for review at a PPT meeting and next steps for implementation \nState of Connecticut – Department of Developmental Services (DDS) \n• Evaluations for Eligibility – What is required for an application to DDS \n• Different DDS programs • What to do when an applicant has been denied services from DDS \n• How to file an appeal and request a formal administrative hearing \n• Differences between an evaluation to establish DDS eligibility versus a school district evaluation \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-meeting-your-childs-challenges-with-an-evaluation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20260210T231507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160637Z UID:1762-1771873200-1771878600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Meeting Your Child's Challenges with an Evaluation (Special Education and DDS Evaluations) DESCRIPTION:Update: Due to the expected inclement weather on February 23rd in Connecticut and the Northeast\, this webinar has been postponed. The new date is Wednesday February 25th at 7:00 p.m. EST.  \nFinding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Evaluations \nDate: Monday February 23rd 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST.\n \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/20A201 \n Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \n Speakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nDr. Michael S. Cohen\, PhD.\, ABPP\, Psychologist in Fairfield CT (licensed in CT & NY) \nWe will discuss evaluations for: School Districts\, including Initial Evaluations\, Re-Evaluations\, and the IEE. \n• How to initiate a request for an evaluation if your child is struggling in school \n• What is incorporated into an evaluation for the purpose of special education \n • What are the areas to be assessed \n• Differences between an initial evaluation and a re-evaluation \n• Your child’s legal right to request an IEE under the IDEA if you disagree with a school district’s evaluation • The differences between a school district evaluation and a private independent evaluation \n • Presenting the results of an IEE for review at a PPT meeting and next steps for implementation \n State of Connecticut – Department of Developmental Services (DDS) \n• Evaluations for Eligibility – What is required for an application to DDS \n • Different DDS programs • What to do when an applicant has been denied services from DDS \n • How to file an appeal and request a formal administrative hearing \n• Differences between an evaluation to establish DDS eligibility versus a school district evaluation \n Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-meeting-your-childs-challenges-with-an-evaluation-special-education-and-dds-evaluations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20260106T193822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194605Z UID:1669-1768935600-1768941000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law and Advocacy Round Table DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Round Table\n\n\nDate: Tuesday January 20th 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST \n Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/58A810 \n Mid-Year Matters A Unique Opportunity for Parents to Ask Questions of Experts at the table – What’s on your mind for your child’s educational journey? \nSpeakers: \n Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nTopics to start the Conversation: \n• Navigating and assessing your child’s progress \n• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights \n• Addressing parents’ input and concerns related to special education \n• Annual PPT Review and IEP Meeting – Strategizing and Preparing for year-end \n• Next Steps…How to Create a Plan of Action if your child is still struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \n• Q & A \nFor questions about this webinar\, please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nThis webinar is free and open to the public.  \n\nMore information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2026/01/20/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar/ URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-special-education-law-and-advocacy-round-table/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20251106T175219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T164729Z UID:1657-1765393200-1765396800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Supporting Parents of Special Needs Children DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Supporting Parents of Special Needs Children – Navigating the Journey  \nDate: Wednesday December 10th 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST. \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/5976E2 \nThis webinar is on Zoom (online/virtual event). It is free and open to the public.  \nNote: This is the webinar that was previously rescheduled from October 22nd. \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney  \n Jane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \n Dr. Terry D’Elisa\, Psychologist\, PsyD.\, New Canaan CT \n Dr. Terry D’Elisa completes neuropsychological evaluations and provides therapeutic support to children\, teens\, and adults and coaching for parents to assist them in managing challenging behaviors and improving parent/child and coparenting relationships. She specializes in helping children and adults with a variety of diagnoses including ADHD\, Autism\, Learning Disabilities\, Dyslexia and Executive Function. \nDr. D’Elisa hosts a 7-week program titled\, “Calm and Collected” for parenting a child with Executive Function and ADHD. \n In our conversation with Dr. D’Elisa\, we will explore: \n • Helping parents tell their story: the story we tell makes a difference \n • Pressures parents face with their children and how to cope \n• Helping parents process the struggles and stress \n• Anxiety parents face in meeting the challenges of school and home \n• Managing personal and interpersonal challenges \n• Q & A \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com  \nMore information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2025/12/10/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar/ URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-supporting-parents-of-special-needs-children-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20250926T184056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191504Z UID:1623-1761159600-1761163200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar - Supporting Parents of Special Needs Children DESCRIPTION:**October 21st MESSAGE WEBINAR UPDATE: DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES\, THE OCTOBER 22nd WEBINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RESCHEDULING.** \n  \n  \nFinding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Supporting Parents of Special Needs Children  \nDate: Wednesday October 22nd 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST. \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/5976E2 \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). This webinar is on Zoom (online event/webinar). It is free and open to the public.  \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nDr. Terry D’Elisa\, Psychologist\, PsyD.\, New Canaan CT \nDr. Terry D’Elisa completes neuropsychological evaluations and provides therapeutic support to children\, teens\, and adults and coaching for parents to assist them in managing challenging behaviors and improving parent/child and coparenting relationships. She specializes in helping children and adults with a variety of diagnoses including ADHD\, Autism\, Learning Disabilities\, Dyslexia and Executive Function. Dr. D’Elisa hosts a 7-week program titled\, “Calm and Collected” for parenting a child with Executive Function and ADHD. \nIn our conversation with Dr. D’Elisa\, we will explore: \n• Helping parents tell their story: the story we tell makes a difference \n• Pressures parents face with their children and how to cope \n• Helping parents process the struggles and stress \n• Anxiety parents face in meeting the challenges of school and home \n• Managing personal and interpersonal challenges \n• Q & A \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nMore information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2025/10/22/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-supporting-parents-of-special-needs-children/ URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-supporting-parents-of-special-needs-children/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20250813T143733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T203648Z UID:1526-1758049200-1758054600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable \nDate: Tuesday September 16th 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST.  \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/6442A \n Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). This webinar is free and open to the public.  \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \n Allie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nBringing Advocacy to the Table: \nTaking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey \n • Managing Back to School issues that have evolved over the summer \n• Addressing Parents’ Input and Concerns in assessing their child’s progress \n• Top 10 Strategies for Back to School \n• Eligibility Issues: Section 504 Plan vs. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) \n• Strategizing and Preparing for the year ahead \n• Parent observations\, input and concerns \n• Preparing for the first of the year PPT meeting \n• Comprehensive evaluations and the IEE\, review of progress and accountability \n• Turning Point: Next Steps – How to create a plan of action if your child is still struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \n• Q & A For questions about this webinar\, please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-back-to-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20250813T144916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T203923Z UID:1527-1757444400-1757448000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Webinar with Nurtured Learners Tutoring: Back to School Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Attorney Lawrence Berliner will be a guest speaker on the webinar “Back to School Advocacy: What Every Parent Needs to Know” on Tuesday September 9th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST hosted by tutor\, special education advocate\, and founder of Nurtured Learners\, Marisa Espinosa. Nurtured Learners is a tutoring and advocacy business based in Guilford\, CT and the Connecticut shoreline. \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/48B301 \nFor questions about this webinar or to submit a question\, please email Marisa Espinosa at marisa@nurturedlearners.com  \nAbout this webinar: \nJoin us for an informative and empowering event designed to support families as they navigate the transition back to school. \nWhether your child has an IEP\, 504 plan\, or you’re simply looking for guidance and advocacy tools\, this session is for you. \nHosted by Marisa Espinosa\, founder of Nurtured Learners of Guilford\, CT\, this conversation will feature guest speaker Lawrence Berliner\, a CT special education law attorney with extensive experience helping families advocate for their children’s educational rights. \nSpecial Guest: Lawrence Berliner\, Esq Lawrence Berliner is an experienced attorney with 40 years in the field focusing on special education and disability rights law. He represents families throughout Connecticut involving IEPs\, 504 plans\, due process hearings\, evaluations\, and placement decisions. Attorney Berliner is a host of the community webinar series for parents of special education students\, Finding Your Voice as a Parent and has presented at numerous parent workshops. He has a deep understanding of the legal framework and real-world challenges families face. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49A221 \nAbout the Host: Marisa Espinosa Marisa Espinosa is a certified K–6 educator and former public school teacher with over 17 years of classroom experience. She is the founder of Nurtured Learners\, a tutoring and educational advocacy center based in Guilford\, CT. Marisa specializes in supporting students with learning differences\, and she is passionate about equipping families with the tools they need to effectively partner with schools. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nEducational rights for students with IEPs and 504 plans \nHow to prepare for fall meetings and reviews \nStrategies to communicate and collaborate effectively with schools \nWhat to do when things aren’t going as planned \nHow to take ownership of your child’s educational journey \nTop 10 Strategies for Back to School \n  URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-with-nurtured-learners-tutoring-back-to-school-advocacy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20250506T160617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T185054Z UID:1501-1749063600-1749069000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Legal and Financial Planning for Your Child's Future DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar \nThinking Ahead: Legal and Financial Planning for Your Child’s Future \nDate: Wednesday June 4th 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/35A41M \n Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \n Speakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \n Attorney James Funnell\, Special Needs Trusts & Estates at Brody Wilkinson P.C.\, Southport CT \n Stephen Ehrens\, CPA and Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual\, Fairfield CT \n Engaging in a Comprehensive Discussion and Understanding of: \n• Special needs trusts \n• Power of Attorney/Guardianships \n• Supported decision-making \n• Estate planning \n• Financial planning \n• ABLE Accounts \n• SSI and Medicaid \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com  URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-legal-and-financial-planning-for-your-childs-future/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20250410T185852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T200008Z UID:1494-1746014400-1746018000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Trustees\, Guardianship and Funding Webinar with Vista Life Innovations DESCRIPTION:Attorney Lawrence Berliner is speaking on the panel and will discuss DDS eligibility on the webinar “Trustees\, Guardianship and Funding” hosted online by Vista Life Innovations. This webinar is on Zoom.  It is free and open to the public.  \nDate: Wednesday April 30th 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. EST.  \nRegister for the webinar on Vista’s website: https://www.vistalifeinnovations.org/programs-services/advocacy-benefits/tgf-webinar?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR6IAeZ8eeT4NVjMYrbV5KwJ7nU9dovjE9EcpV6ameX359kY6U-kf44w7-tY1A_aem_cLFjBvuMp1Z4iAuOYr5K0g \nSpeakers:  \nLawrence Berliner\, CT Special Education Law and Disability Civil Rights Attorney \nJames Funnell\, Special Needs Trusts Attorney at Brody Wilkinson P.C. Southport CT and Member of the Board of Directors of the organization PLAN of CT  \nAllison McPherson\, Benefits and Advocacy Manager at Vista Life Innovations\, Madison and Westbrook\, CT  URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/trustees-guardianship-and-funding-webinar-with-vista-life-innovations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20250330T162620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T162620Z UID:1490-1745953200-1745958600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce for Parents of Special Education Students DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce for Parents of Special Education Students \nDate: Tuesday April 29th 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/56A217B \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \n Jane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate \n Attorney Eric Broder and Attorney Carole Orland\, Divorce & Family Law at Broder Orland Murray and DeMattie LLC\, Westport & Greenwich CT. \nOften\, the divorce rate is higher for marriages of parents involving children with special needs. When special needs children are involved in divorce\, there are added concerns to address. We are pleased to bring to the table two experienced divorce and family law attorneys to discuss the challenges facing parents of special needs children who are divorcing …always keeping in mind the best interests of the child. \n Let’s Start a Conversation to Help Guide Parents: \n • Develop an overall Parenting Plan \n• Create a Team of Specialists so parents can work together in understanding their child’s needs and the team that will support them \n• Collaborate on an educational plan in the child’s best interest \n• Consider your child’s unique circumstances \n• Role of Guardian Ad Litem \n • Role of Court and Court Services \n• Q & A \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-navigating-divorce-for-parents-of-special-education-students/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20250212T193102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T182148Z UID:1469-1741806000-1741811400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Round Table \n Managing Your Child’s Educational Challenges \n Date: Wednesday March 12th 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/53A9E7 \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \n Allie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \n  \nTaking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey \n• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights \n• Addressing parents’ input and concerns in assessing their child’s progress \n• Annual Review PPT and IEP Meeting – Strategizing and Preparing for year-end \n• ESY- Extended School Year/Summer Camp & Related Services \n• Eligibility Issues: 504 Plan vs. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) \n• Turning Point…Next Steps… How to Create a Plan of Action if your child is still struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \n• Q & A for concerned parents \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-special-education-law-and-advocacy-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20241219T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T223000Z UID:1467-1738090800-1738096200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Dyslexia DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar Demystifying Dyslexia A Learning Difference that Makes Reading a Struggle \nDate: Tuesday January 28th 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST \nZoom registration link: https://bit.ly/7E341A \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nSusanne Bailey-Rice\, CIT/OGA\, Reading Specialist\, Founder of Shoreline Learning \n  \nA Starting Point of Conversation When Learning to Read Becomes an Issue: \n• Definition of Dyslexia \n• Common Characteristics that Can Indicate Dyslexia \n• What is Decoding? • Five Pillars of Reading \n• Identifying a Dyslexic Learner: Formal vs. Informal Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation \n• How to Help your Child at Home \n• Types of Reading Instruction to Assist the Student • Advocacy and New Developments in Support \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com  URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-dyslexia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20241108T190143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T175702Z UID:1462-1733252400-1733256000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Independent Educational Evaluation IEE DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: What Every Parent Needs to Know about an IEE \n Date: Tuesday December 3rd 2024 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/5B92T5 \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \n Jane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate \n Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Psychologist and Author \n• What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)? \n • How can parents request an IEE if they are not satisfied with the results of a school-based evaluation? \n• The role of the psychologist – conducting comprehensive assessments of students’ cognitive\, achievement\, social\, and emotional functioning to identify strengths and vulnerabilities\, understand the impact on their learning\, and determine what they need to thrive in school. \n• What are your child’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? \n• The role of the special education law attorney or advocate in obtaining an IEE. \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nMore information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2024/12/03/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-iee/ \nThis webinar is free and open to the public.  URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-independent-educational-evaluation-iee-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20240925T172009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T172033Z UID:1441-1730228400-1730232000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Anxiety and School Refusal DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Anxiety and School Refusal \nDate: Tuesday October 29th 2024 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/9D226E \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \n Jane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate \n Dr. Rachel Busman\, Psychologist and Senior Director at Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants LLP \n Taking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey \n In this conversation\, Dr. Rachel Busman will explore why children may exhibit school refusal behavior and how anxiety and mental health issues can play roles. \n • What is meant by school refusal? \n• Why do children and teenagers refuse to attend school? \n• How depression\, anxiety and behavior are related to attendance \n• A turning point: How can parents/caregivers know when their child’s refusal to attend school is problematic and in need of professional support? \n• Developing specific strategies to help children and teens attend school more consistently \n• Collaborating with teachers and staff \n• Q & A \n Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-anxiety-and-school-refusal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060337 CREATED:20240828T153408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T153408Z UID:1402-1726686000-1726689600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable \nDate: Wednesday September 18th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/6EA29 \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nBringing Advocacy to the Table: \nTaking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey \n• Managing back to school issues that have not changed over the summer \n• Parent observations\, input and concerns in assessing their child’s progress \n• Requesting a prompt referral to a PPT meeting – when the child’s academic progress\, behaviors and/or attendance performance are at a marginal or unacceptable level \n• Preparing for the PPT meeting \n• Comprehensive evaluations and the IEE\, review of progress and accountability \n• Turning Point: Next Steps – How to create a plan of action if your child is still struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \n• Q & A \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-special-education-law-and-advocacy-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20240405T192059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T185728Z UID:1342-1714590000-1714593600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Supporting Students with Learning Differences in College and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Supporting Students with Learning Differences in College and Beyond \nDate: Wednesday May 1st 7:00 p.m. EST. \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/683D4 \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nTabitha Mancini\, Director at Winston Online & Winston in College \nJohn Civita\, Director of Transitions Programming\, Winston Preparatory School \nBeth Sugerman\, Chief Enrollment Officer\, Winston Preparatory School \nHow tonight’s discussion can help your student pursue their educational journey and envision life after college:\n• Navigating College Support Systems for Students with Learning Differences/Neurodiversity: Strategies for accessing and utilizing support effectively and challenges faced by students\n• Empowering Students: Developing Self-Advocacy and Awareness\n• Preparing for Life Beyond College: Exploring post-college opportunities and career paths\n• Strategies for transitioning into the workforce; further education/training\n• Parent Advocacy and Support \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-supporting-students-with-learning-differences-in-college-and-beyond/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20240226T210012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T210254Z UID:1258-1710874800-1710880200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable \nDate: Tuesday March 19th 2024 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/87325T \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nTaking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey \nPreparing for the Annual PPT\, Measuring Progress \nTonight’s discussion can help you navigate the road ahead\nWith the help of experts in the field who have years of experience and dedication\, we will discuss what is on the minds of parents in terms of their child’s performance academically and emotionally. \nThis special education law and advocacy roundtable will focus on:\n• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights\n• Addressing parents’ input and concerns\n• Strategizing and Preparing for the year-end Annual PPT Review and IEP Meeting\n• Exploring ESY Extended School Year / Summer Camp & Related Services\n• Eligibility Issues: Section 504 Plan vs. Individualized Education Plan (IEP)\n• Turning Point…Next Steps. What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \n  \nWebinar flyer is here URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-special-education-law-and-advocacy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20240130T153535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T151216Z UID:1215-1707850800-1707854400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Transition Planning for Students with an IEP DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating the Challenges of Transition Planning from High School & Beyond for Students with an IEP \nDate: Tuesday February 13th 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/52A12C \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Exec. Director & Special Education Advocate \nDr. Muncie Kardos\, PhD\, OTR/L Educational Consultant for Transition Planning \nHow tonight’s discussion can help you navigate your child’s journey. \nEvery student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and their parents will face a process to transition from high school. In order to prepare a student with an IEP for a successful transition from high school to postsecondary education\, employment\, and/or independent living\, we will be addressing your concerns. Dr. Kardos is an expert in evaluating\, assessing and implementing transition plans\, no matter what direction the student takes. We are looking forward to our conversation with Dr. Kardos discussing the process\, what would work best based on the student’s needs\, and the results from a transition assessment. \nFinding the right road ahead\n•Who needs transition planning?\n•When should transition planning happen?\n•Who is best qualified to do it?\n•What is included in a transition evaluation?\n•What are the major questions that should be answered in a transition plan?\n•What are the options for transition services? \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-transition-planning-for-students-with-an-iep/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20240112T182645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T182930Z UID:1102-1706727600-1706731200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Social Emotional Learning DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Social Emotional Learning\n\n\n\nWebinar Date: Wednesday January 31st 7:00 p.m. EST\n\nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3RA47520 \n\nCo-hosted online with Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Exec. Director & Special Education Advocate \nCaryl Frankenberger\, Educational Consultant & Evaluator at Frankenberger Associates \nErica Hocking\, Director of Social Learning\, Frankenberger Associates \nHow tonight’s discussion can help you take ownership of your child’s social-emotional well being\nThe focus of the discussion will explore social emotional learning – how to help students develop skills and strategies to support their abilities to form and navigate successful relationships. Children who experience challenges with interpersonal relationships can learn strategies to achieve greater social success.\nBuilding social and emotional skills can help your child develop:\n• Stronger social communication\n• Perspective taking\n• Make and sustain friendships\n• Problem solving\n• Decision making\n• Face to face exchanges\n• Engage in social activities \nNote: This is the webinar that was postponed on January 9th due to inclement weather in Connecticut and the Northeast. \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com . URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/1102/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20231218T173047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T202041Z UID:1036-1704826800-1704830400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Social-Emotional Learning DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Social Emotional Learning \n*Update: Due to expected severe weather in Connecticut and the Northeast on January 9th\, this webinar has been postponed. The new date is Wednesday January 31st 7:00 p.m. EST** \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3RA47520 \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director and Special Education Advocate \nCaryl Frankenberger\, Educational Consultant and Evaluator at Frankenberger Associates \nErica Hocking\, Director of Social Learning at Frankenberger Associates \nHow tonight’s discussion can help you take ownership of your child’s social-emotional well being \nThe focus of the discussion will explore social-emotional learning – how to help students develop skills and strategies to support their abilities to form and navigate successful relationships. Children who experience challenges with their interpersonal relationships can learn strategies to achieve greater social success.\nBuilding social and emotional skills can help your child develop:\n• Stronger social communication\n• Perspective taking\n• Make and sustain friendships\n• Problem solving\n• Decision making\n• Face to face exchanges\n• Engage in social activities \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com . URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-social-emotional-learning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20231113T213254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T204116Z UID:1018-1701284400-1701288000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law and Advocacy  \nWebinar Date: Wednesday November 29th 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/4A29428 \n Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director and Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nTaking Ownership of Your Child’s Educational Journey and Empowering Parents for the Road Ahead. \nWe will start with a discussion of the Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) led by Attorney Berliner and answer concerns and questions relating to your child’s progress up to this point in the school year: \n• What to do if your child is struggling with academics and/or behavioral issues and the school is not responding to your child’s needs. \n• Assessing strengths and weaknesses\, steps in the evaluation process\, school district vs. private evaluations. \n• The process of obtaining an IEE \n• Navigating next steps \n• Q&A Session to Follow \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-special-education-law-and-advocacy-round-table/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20231002T222257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T222257Z UID:1003-1698235200-1698238800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:CT Family Support Network Webinar: Basic Special Education Law DESCRIPTION:Attorney Lawrence Berliner will speak at the Online Support Group from Connecticut Family Support Network on Wednesday October 25th 12:00 p.m. EST. The topic is basic special education law. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOuqpjgvHtIoTrQOtievS–0rFD8JTB0#/registration \nFor more information\, please contact Rachel Keesler at rkeesler@ctfsn.org . \n  URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/ct-family-support-network-webinar-basic-special-education-law/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20230928T192337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T193209Z UID:1002-1697655600-1697659200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable Webinar \nWebinar Date: Wednesday October 18th 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/89049B \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nCaryl Frankenberger\, Educational Consultant and Founder at Frankenberger Associates \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nJoin us and Learn:\n• How to empower parents when your child is showing signs of struggling in school and at home\n• How to cope with back to school issues and beyond\n• Monitoring your child’s progress at school\n• How to prepare for PPT Meetings – Attorney Berliner’s Top 10 Strategies\n• Next steps for finding answers \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/1002/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20230808T202803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T172007Z UID:923-1695150000-1695153600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: The Impact of Mental Health on Students' Academic Performance DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: The Impact of Mental Health on Students’ Academic Performance \nWebinar Date: Tuesday September 19th 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3A940A \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director & Special Education Advocate \nDr. Roni Cohen Sandler\, Psychologist and Author \nA conversation to support parents’ concerns:\n• Post-Pandemic Trends among Young People\n• Academic Readiness and Skills\n• School Refusal\n• Ability to Learn and Perform in the Classroom\n• Internal Resources for Coping with Stress\n• Planning for the 2023-2024 school year\n• Turning Point: Next Steps if your student is struggling with mental health issues and the school is not responding \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-the-impact-of-mental-health-on-students-academic-performance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20230526T165009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T165434Z UID:772-1686164400-1686168000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law and Advocacy Round Table  \nWebinar Date: Wednesday June 7th 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3o4j9Gj \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \n  \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director and Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nMarla Wayne\, Special Education Advocate \n  \nTaking Ownership of your Child’s Educational Journey \nA Discussion of parents’ end of the year concerns and beyond:\n• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights\n• Addressing parents’ observations\, input and concerns as the year comes to a close\n• Preparing your child for the transition to a new school\n• ESY – Extended School Year Services / Summer Camp & Related Services\n• Preparing for the End of the Year Annual Review PPT\n• Planning Ahead to the new school year – Fall 2023\n• Turning Point: Next Steps… What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-special-education-law-and-advocacy-round-table-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20230428T194054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T155332Z UID:764-1684350000-1684353600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law & Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law & Advocacy Round Table \nWebinar Date: Wednesday May 17th 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/41Ysm15 \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director and Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nMarla Wayne\, Special Education Advocate \nA Discussion of parents’ end of the year concerns and beyond:\n• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights\n• Addressing parents’ observations\, input and concerns as the year comes to a close\n• Preparing your child for the transition to a new school\n• ESY – Extended School Year Services / Summer Camp & Related Services\n• Preparing for the End of the Year Annual Review PPT\n• Planning Ahead to the new school year – Fall 2023\n• Turning Point: Next Steps… What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nThis webinar is free and open to the public.  URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/parent-webinar-special-education-law-advocacy-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20230304T203914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T192806Z UID:708-1680116400-1680120000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: College & Postsecondary Transition DESCRIPTION:Transitions: Finding Your Student’s Academic Path After High School \nWebinar Date: Wednesday March 29th 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3ycmy76 \n  \nThis webinar is part of the Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar Series \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Executive Director and Special Education Advocate \nStephanie Mitchell\, Independent College Consultant/Owner\, Grapevine Educational Consulting and College & Transition Advising Affiliate\, The Bertram Group \n  \nHelping parents and students with learning differences find the right placement in pursuing postsecondary academic settings \n  \nWe will help families understand: \n• Postsecondary transition planning for students with learning differences\n• How to select the appropriate college option or transition program\n• Finding a setting that fits a student’s strengths and individual needs\n• Qualities and characteristics needed to ensure a successful transition\n• Seeking support and accommodations in college\n• Guiding parents through the process \n  \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-college-postsecondary-transition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20230123T223929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T224231Z UID:685-1675796400-1675800000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Independent Educational Evaluation IEE DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent – The IEE: What Every Parent Needs to Know\n\n\nWebinar Date: Tuesday February 7th at 7:00 p.m. EST\n\nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3J9gVNF\n\n\nCo-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT).\n\nSpeakers:\n\nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney\n\nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate\n\nDr. Michael S. Cohen\, PhD.\, ABPP\, FAACP\, Psychologist\, Fairfield CT\n\nAubrey Schmalle\, OTR/L\, Occupational Therapist at Sensational Achievements (Stamford\, CT).\n\nThe IEE Process: A Collaborative Effort\nHow to Initiate an IEE and more…If Your Child is Struggling in School\n• Your child’s rights to request an IEE under the IDEA\n• The differences between a school district evaluation and a private independent evaluation\n• Learning why\, where and when\, to request an IEE\n• The Trained Psychologist and Neuropsychologist … Conducting evaluations measuring skills\, testing for weaknesses and evaluating mental health and psychiatric concerns which may impact a student’s educational performance\n• The Occupational Therapist – Evaluates sensory processing\, motor\, visual motor\, and handwriting skills impacting self-regulation and school participation\nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-independent-educational-evaluation-iee-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20221216T203826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T224948Z UID:661-1673377200-1673380800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Parent Webinar: Special Education Law & Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent – The New Year Matters: Making a Resolution to Advocate for Your Child’s Educational Progress\n\nWebinar Date: Tuesday January 10th 2023 7:00 p.m. EST\n\nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3hrWS1E\n\nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT)\n\nSpeakers:\n\nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney\n\nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate\n\nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate\, ABC Advocacy LLC\n\nMarla Wayne\, Special Education Advocate\n\nPoints of Discussion:\n• Attorney Berliner will present a “how to guide” to support parents voicing concerns about their child’s mid-year progress and moving forward:\n“Steps Empowering Parents to be Proactive”\n• Understanding your child’s special education rights\n• Preparing for upcoming Annual Review\n• Challenges to Learning: Academic\, School Refusal\, and Emotional/Anxiety Issues\n• Turning Point: Next Steps if your child is struggling …but the school is not responsive to your child’s needs\n\nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/parent-webinar-special-education-law-advocacy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T060338 CREATED:20221206T031645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T031645Z UID:656-1670353200-1670356800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Parent Webinar: Understanding Dyslexia DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Setting the Stage for Understanding Dyslexia \nWebinar Date:  Tuesday December 6th 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3D5ih7L \nNote: This webinar was postponed on November 30th due to inclement weather in Connecticut and the Northeast. The rescheduled date is December 6th.  If you have registered on Zoom using the original date\, you do not need to register again. The registration link is the same.  \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney (Westport\, CT) \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate (Stamford\, CT) \nSusanne Bailey-Rice\, CIT/OGA\, Owner\, Shoreline Learning (Madison\, CT) \nA Starting Point of Conversation:\n• Definition of Dyslexia… and what is decoding?\n• Common characteristics that can indicate dyslexia\n• Five Pillars of Reading\n• Identifying a dyslexic learner: Comprehensive Evaluation\n• How to help your child at home\n• Types of reading instruction to assist the student\n• Advocacy \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/parent-webinar-understanding-dyslexia/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR