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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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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:20260416T072756 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20221115T200338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T213504Z UID:643-1669834800-1669838400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Understanding Dyslexia DESCRIPTION:**Update: Due to the inclement weather in Connecticut and the Northeast on November 30th\, the dyslexia webinar has been postponed. The new date is Tuesday December 6th at 7:00 p.m. EST. Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3D5ih7L \nOriginal post: \nFinding Your Voice as a Parent: Setting the Stage for Understanding Dyslexia \nWebinar Date: Wednesday\, November 30th 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3D5ih7L \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/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-understanding-dyslexia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20221017T202515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T202515Z UID:641-1666724400-1666728000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Parent Webinar: Early Intervention and the Connecticut Birth to Three Program DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Setting the Stage for Your Child’s Future\n\n\n\nWebinar Date: Tuesday October 25th 7:00 p.m.\n\nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3Vhq8Yd \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nKaren Feder\, MS\, CCC-SLP / Director of Therapeutic Services at Abilis \nJennifer L. Miklautsch\, M.Ed.\, Assistant Director of Early Intervention at Abilis \nFirst steps to meeting your child’s needs in Connecticut’s Birth to Three System:\n• Understanding the mission of Birth to Three System in the State of CT.\n• Information about Birth to Three services including the a) progression from a referral\, b) evaluations c) IFSP if your child is developmentally delayed and d) the transitioning to a public school district.\n• Comprehensive information about related services offered by Birth to Three System and the development of a child’s IFSP goals and objectives.\n• Parents’ Rights and Procedural Safeguards\n• Q & A \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/parent-webinar-early-intervention-and-the-connecticut-birth-to-three-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20220831T014358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014453Z UID:625-1663873200-1663876800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding Your Voice as a Parent - Bringing Advocacy to the Table DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Bringing Advocacy to the Table \nA practical and proactive discussion to jumpstart your child’s educational journey back to school and beyond \nWebinar Date: Thursday September 22nd 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3A231A \nThis webinar is co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, JumpStart at the Stamford JCC Director & Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate at ABC Advocacy LLC \nMarla Wayne\, Special Education Advocate \nSetting the stage to meet your child’s challenges:\n• Top 10 Strategies – transitioning back to school and beyond\n• Demystifying the new IEP in Connecticut\n• Assessing your child’s progress\n• PPT Meetings – Sooner or later and how to prepare\n• Measuring progress on IEP goals and objectives\n• Turning Point: Next Steps – How to create a plan of action if your child is struggling\n• Q & A \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-bringing-advocacy-to-the-table/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20220907T193304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T193304Z UID:627-1663786800-1663790400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Basic Special Education Law DESCRIPTION:Attorney Lawrence Berliner is speaking at the webinar for parents hosted by Connecticut Family Support Network\, “Basic Special Education Law” on Wednesday September 21st 7:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is free and open to the public. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/9YZhojCC2rSnnqiG8 \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Keesler rkeesler@ctfsn.org . URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-basic-special-education-law/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20220523T224908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T224944Z UID:575-1655319600-1655323200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Parent Webinar: Specialized Schools and Finding the Right Fit DESCRIPTION:“Taking Ownership of Your Student’s Learning Challenges: Pursuing a Specialized School Placement and Finding the Right Fit” \nWebinar Date: Wednesday\, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nZoom registration: https://bit.ly/5A8036 \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nClay Kaufman\, Head of School\, The Cedar School (Greenwich\, CT) \nJennifer Shirazi\, Director of Enrollment\, Eagle Hill School (Greenwich\, CT) \nSuellen Inwood\, Director\, Easton Country Day School (Easton\, CT) \nIn helping to address the struggles of students with learning challenges\, we will engage in the following parent discussion:\n• Each schools’ unique learning environment\n• How each school offers their students supports\, strategies\, and develops their individualized skills\n• Addressing Parents: Next Steps …How to take ownership of your child’s educational journey and navigate the special ed law process \nEmail questions to Rachel Berliner\, Public Relations rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/parent-specialized-schools-and-finding-the-right-fit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20220507T144347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T144658Z UID:571-1652814000-1652817600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Community Round Table DESCRIPTION:Special Education Law and Advocacy Community Round Table \nWebinar Date: Tuesday\, May 17th 7:00 p.m. EST \nThis webinar is co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/8240A \nSpeakers:\nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney (Westport and Guilford\, CT) \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate (Stamford\, CT) \nJennifer Weitz\, Special Education Advocate at JW Advocates LLC (Southbury\, CT)  \nA Parent Forum to discuss these topics and more:\n– Understanding your child’s basic special education rights\n– Addressing parents’ observations\, input and concerns as the year comes to a close\n– Connecticut’s New Individualized Education Plan (IEP) going into effect July 1st\n– ESY – Extended School Year Services / Summer Camp & Related Services\n– Preparing for the End of the Year Annual PPT Review\n– Planning Ahead to the new school year – Fall 2022\n-Turning Point: Next Steps… What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \nEmail questions to rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/571/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20220331T162726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T162937Z UID:569-1650481200-1650484800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Parent Webinar: Educational Therapy and Psychological Assessments DESCRIPTION:“Taking Ownership of Student’s Learning Challenges: Exploring Solutions with Psychological Assessments and Educational Therapy” \nWebinar Date: Wednesday\, April 20th 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/2A6472 \nThis webinar is co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nLaura Noonan\, Director of Educational Therapy at Freudigman & Billings LLC\, Westport\, CT \nDr. Emily Cashman\, Psychologist\, Westport\, CT – licensed in Connecticut & New Hampshire \nA discussion of: \n• How psychological assessments inform learning profiles \n• Educational Therapy: a data-driven intervention \n• Building team-based approaches for community supports \n• Developing students’ ownership and self-determination \nEmail questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-taking-ownership-of-students-learning-challenges-exploring-solutions-with-psychological-assessments-and-educational-therapy/ LOCATION:Zoom webinar (online) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20220302T231023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T231304Z UID:537-1648062000-1648065600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Connecticut's New IEP DESCRIPTION:Webinar Date:\nWednesday\, March 23rd 7:00 p.m. EST\n\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3A2740\nSpeakers:Special Guest: Bryan Klimkiewicz\, Special Education Division Director\, Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nDirector Klimkiewicz will update parents on developments that start on July 1st regarding the CT Special Education Data System which will incorporate the state’s new and improved Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Parent Portal. \nEmail questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-connecticuts-new-iep/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20220119T200437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T200524Z UID:491-1644346800-1644350400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Building Resilience DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Building Resilience  \nWebinar Date: Tuesday February 8th\, 2022 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/9A568 \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nDiane Ferber LMFT\, Therapy for Change LLC – Stamford\, CT \nBuilding Resilience: Confronting Life’s Challenges and Bouncing Back \nCreating the Structure to Forge Positive Connections \nAs students cope with the pandemic\, and an ever-changing school environment\, there are ways and strategies in which parents can open conversations with their children to help tap into their resiliency. We will engage in a discussion about:\n• Coping with stress and the ability to recover\n• Encouraging self-reflection\n• Supporting their ability to re-imagine themselves\n• Demonstrating flexibility\n• Creating a positive home environment\, a personal sanctuary\n• Encouraging parents to model positive behaviors\n• Being mindful that your children watch what you do \nEmail questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-building-resilience/ LOCATION:Zoom webinar (online) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220111T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20211222T150801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T170243Z UID:471-1641927600-1641931200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable Webinar DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable \nWebinar Date: Tuesday January 11th 2022 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/7A6321 \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Special Education Advocate and Educational Consultant at ABC Advocacy LLC \nA discussion to help parents pinpoint their concerns for the New Year and develop a path forward in the face of the rapidly changing school environment:\n• Understanding your child’s special education rights\n• Preparing for a PPT meeting and the upcoming Annual Review\n• Addressing parent observations\, input and concerns in assessing their child’s progress\n• Evolving platforms for learning during COVID\n• Regression: when the student does not master the curriculum\n• School recovery and compensatory services\n• Turning Point: Next Steps – What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not\nresponsive to your child’s needs \nEmail questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nJanuary 11th 2022 Webinar Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable Stamford JCC URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/special-education-law-and-advocacy-roundtable-webinar-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20211222T135747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T135747Z UID:469-1638903600-1638907200@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Financial and Legal Planning for the Future of Your Special Needs Child DESCRIPTION:“Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Financial and Legal Planning for the Future of Your Special Needs Child” \nWebinar Date: Tuesday\, December 7th 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/6A34B \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law in Westport and Guilford\, CT \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate\, Stamford\, CT \nAttorney James Funnell\, Special Needs Trusts & Estates\, Brody Wilkinson P.C. in Southport\, CT \nStephen Ehrens\, CPA and Wealth Management Advisor\, Northwestern Mutual in Fairfield\, CT \nEngaging in a Comprehensive Discussion and Understanding of:\n• Special needs trusts\n• Financial planning\n• ABLE Accounts\n• Supported Decision-Making\n• Power of Attorney/Guardianships\n• SSI and Medicaid \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \n*Note: Attorney Lawrence Berliner is licensed to practice law in Connecticut. Attorney James Funnell is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and Texas. Stephen Ehrens is a licensed financial advisor in the United States. \n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\nDecember 7th Webinar Flyer – Special Needs Financial and Legal Topics URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-parent-webinar-financial-and-legal-planning-future-of-your-special/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211116T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T072756 CREATED:20211222T134857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T135859Z UID:467-1637089200-1637092800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) DESCRIPTION:“Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Demystifying the Independent Educational Evaluation Process (IEE)”Webinar Date: Tuesday\, November 16th\, 7:00 p.m. EST \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/2A692 \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nDr. Robert Kruger\, Psychologist in Westport\, CT (Licensed in Connecticut and New York) \nA Parent Forum to Discuss:\n• The PPT and the Evaluation process (school vs. private)\n• Educational Testing/Neuropsychological Testing/ Psychoeducational evaluation\n• Measuring Student’s Progress\n• How to Use the Results for future learning and services\n• Why and when to engage a private evaluator when the school also conducts an evaluation\n• Conducting Evaluations in the time of COVID \nSpecial Education Law Discussion:\n• The Purpose of an Independent Evaluation (IEE)\n• What happens if you disagree with the school evaluation\n• The right to an Independent Educational Evaluation \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nStamford JCC website: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2021/11/16/community/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-workshop/ \n*Note: Attorney Lawrence Berliner is licensed to practice law in Connecticut. Dr. Robert Kruger is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York. \n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\nNovember 16th Webinar Flyer – Special Education and the IEE URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-parent-webinar-independent-educational-evaluation-iee/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR