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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
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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/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20221017T202515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T202515Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T190000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20220907T193304Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20220523T224908Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20220507T144347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T144658Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20220331T162726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T162937Z
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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)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20220302T231023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T231304Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20220119T200437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T200524Z
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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)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220111T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211222T150801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T170243Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211025T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T161654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T165348Z
UID:301-1635188400-1635192000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law & Advocacy Community Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/A39642 \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Special Education Advocate \nAllie Grafman\, Educational Consultant and Special Education Advocate \nA Parent Forum to Discuss:\nTaking ownership of your child’s educational journey\n• Continuing the transition to back to school and beyond\n• Parent observations\, input and concerns in assessing their child’s progress\n• Preparing for the PPT meeting\n• Comprehensive evaluations and the IEE\, review of progress and accountability\n• School recovery and compensatory services\n• Starting the framework for collaboration and communication with your child’s school\n• Turning Point: Next Steps – What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\nOctober 25th 2021 Special Education Law & Advocacy Roundtable Webinar Flyer
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-special-education-law-advocacy-community-roundtable/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T164722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T165555Z
UID:309-1634630400-1634662800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Prepare for The Annual Review PPT Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“How to Prepare for the Annual Review PPT Meeting” \nDate: Wednesday\, April 21st at 7:00 p.m. EST. \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3989G67 \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney (Westport and Guilford\, CT) \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Educational Advocate \nSpecial Guest: Dr. Michael Cohen\, Psychologist (Fairfield\, CT) \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nPoints of Discussion:\nLet’s start the Discussion:\n• Dr. Cohen will discuss types of evaluations he typically conducts as a psychologist\n• How to implement the recommendations provided by a psychologist\n• Updating educational performance\, based on virtual\, hybrid or in-school learning models\n• Addressing social\, emotional\, and anxiety issues throughout the school year\n• Does your child generalize skills learned at school to other settings?\n• Providing input\, concerns and observations in order to enhance your child’s education\n• Assessing your child’s progress or regression during the past school year\n• Is your child’s IEP being implemented as written? \nQ & A: We know you will have questions about this area of discussion\, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us ahead of time. Let us know your questions\, your concerns and your experiences. \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nFlyer – April 21st Webinar PPT Annual Review
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-how-to-prepare-for-the-annual-review-ppt-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210920T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T163518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T133257Z
UID:304-1632164400-1632168000@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Back-to-School
DESCRIPTION:“Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Setting the Stage to Meet the Challenges of the School Year” \nWebinar Date: Monday\, September 20th 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nRegister here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3BA567 \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner (Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney) \nJane Faherty (Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Educational Advocate) \nDr. Michael S. Cohen\, PhD\, ABPP (Fairfield\, CT Psychologist – Licensed in Connecticut and New York) \nWe want to hear from you and welcome your questions\, please submit to: Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nDiscussion:\n• In Conversation with Dr. Cohen:\nHe will bring his extensive experience in rehabilitation and neuropsychological services to discuss strategies for managing your child’s anxiety and stress and how to build resilience while re-entering this year’s unprecedented school environment. \n• A Special Education Law Roundtable Discussion:\nTaking ownership of your child’s educational journey\nParents: Attorney Berliner and Jane Faherty will share their depth of experience to discuss how to prepare for your child’s back-to-school and beyond transition plan\, anticipating your child’s needs\, and starting the framework for collaboration and and communication with your child’s school.\n \n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nSeptember 20th back-to-school special education webinar flyer
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-back-to-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210609T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T163906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T120155Z
UID:306-1623265200-1623268800@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration form on Zoom: http://bit.ly/3BA944 \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers:\nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney (Westport and Guilford\, CT) \nJane Faherty\, Director of Jumpstart at the Stamford JCC and Special Education Advocate \nDiane Ferber\, LMFT and School Psychologist (Therapy for Change LLC in Stamford\, CT and Redeem Wellness Center in Bridgeport\, CT) \nResetting over the Summer\nAs students prepare for a post-pandemic\, fully in-person school experience for the 2021-2022 school year\, there are ways and strategies in which parents can open conversations with their children to help tap into their resiliency\, encourage self-reflection\, and support their ability to re-imagine themselves in a new school year. \nWe want to hear from you and welcome your questions\, please submit to: Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/special-education-law-and-advocacy-roundtable-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210527T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T165712Z
UID:307-1622142000-1622145600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Register here on Zoom: http://bit.ly/4978A \nSpeakers:\nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law and Advocacy \nJane Faherty\, Director of Jumpstart at the Stamford JCC and Special Education Advocate \nAllene Grafman\, Educational Consultant and Special Education Advocate \nA Parent Forum to Discuss:\n• Your child’s basic educational rights\n• Interim Guidance from the CT State Dept of Education on remote learning for next year\n• Parent observations\, input and concerns in assessing their child’s progress\n• Addressing pragmatic skills\, anxiety and social pragmatics\n• Looking ahead to the new school year\n• Turning Point: Next Steps – What to do if your child is struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs\n• Q & A: We know you will have questions about this area of discussion\, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us ahead of time. Let us know your questions\, your concerns and your experiences. \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nQuestions? Please email Rachel Berliner at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nMay 27th Special Education Law and Advocacy Roundtable Webinar Flyer
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-special-education-law-and-advocacy-roundtable/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T160052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T165909Z
UID:299-1614106800-1614110400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Helping Parents and Children Navigate Anxiety During Covid and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Helping Parents and Children Navigate Anxiety During COVID and Beyond \nDate: Tuesday\, February 23rd\, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. EST. \nRegister here on Zoom: http://bit.ly/BA6422 \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). This webinar is free and open to the public. \nSpeakers:\nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Special Education Law \nJane Faherty\, Director of Jumpstart\, Stamford JCC and Educational Advocate \nSpecial Guest: Dr. Rebecca Etkin\, Ph.D.\, Anxiety Disorders Program at Yale Child Study Center \nTopics for discussion\n• The slippery slope of anxiety and avoidance: what to watch out for\n• Strategies for helping your child feel less anxious and more confident in the virtual classroom and beyond\n• Parent-child power struggles: how to strategize for maximum benefit\n• How to manage the transition back into school and “normal life” \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nFebruary 23rd Anxiety Webinar with the Stamford JCC – Flyer
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-helping-parents-and-children-navigate-anxiety-during-covid-and-beyond/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T170747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T170747Z
UID:311-1613070000-1613073600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Special Education Law & Advocacy Roundtable Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Note: Due to inclement weather on February 2nd\, this webinar has been postponed to Thursday February 11th at 7:00 p.m. \nSpecial Education Law & Advocacy Roundtable Webinar \nRevisiting your child’s special education legal rights and parents’ advocacy concerns and anxiety at this point in time \nRescheduled Date: Thursday\, February 11th\, 2021 7:00 p.m. EST \nThis webinar is free and open to the public. Register here on Zoom: http://bit.ly/2C964 \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law (Westport and Guilford\, CT) \nJane Faherty\, Director of Stamford JCC JumpStart and Educational Advocate \nJennifer Weitz\, Educational Advocate\, JW Advocates LLC (Southbury\, CT) \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nLet’s Start the Conversation:\n• Understanding your child’s special education rights\n• Continuing our discussion of the IEE\n• COVID 19 response plan to get children back into the classroom\n• Scenarios of learning: in-school vs. home vs. hybrid\n• Re-evaluating the IEP in the face of COVID/ Preparing for a PPT\n• Compensatory services – available to make up for lost IEP service hours that were not delivered due to COVID-19.\n• Addressing your questions \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nVisit www.stamfordjcc.org for more information.
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/special-education-law-advocacy-roundtable-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T170019Z
UID:312-1612897200-1612902600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Residential Special Education Schools Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Attorney Lawrence Berliner will participate in a panel discussion about residential special education schools hosted by Special Education Legal Fund.  Moderated by Christine Lai\, Founder of Special Education Legal Fund. \nDate: Tuesday\, February 9th\, 2021 7:00 p.m. EST \nPanelists: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner (CT Special Education Law Attorney at Law Office of Lawrence Berliner) \nAttorney Paul Barger (Special Education Law Attorney at Barger & Gaines) \nChristy Chandler (Director of Admissions and Marketing at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center – New Haven\, CT) \nLauren Koffler (Head of Admissions and Client Relations at Shrub Oak International School – Mohegan Lake\, NY) \nThis webinar is free and open to the public. Register here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-residential-special-education-schools-tickets-135525104235 \nLearn more about Special Education Legal Fund\, a Greenwich\, CT nonprofit that provides grants to families to retain special education law attorneys and advocates in Connecticut and Westchester County\, NY.   https://spedlegalfund.org/programs/\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nFebruary 23rd Anxiety Webinar with the Stamford JCC – Flyer
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/exploring-residential-special-education-schools-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210112T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T175346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T170114Z
UID:315-1610478000-1610481600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Special Education Virtual Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the special education roundtable webinar \nRegister here on Zoom: http://bit.ly/2A794 \nDate: Tuesday\, January 12\, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. EST \nThis webinar is co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT). \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Educational Advocate \nClay Kaufman\, Head of School and Founder\, The Cedar School (opening Fall 2021 in Greenwich\, CT) \nBeth Sugerman\, Head of School\, Winston Preparatory School (Norwalk\, CT) \nMichelle Rolfe\, Admissions Director\, Winston Preparatory School (Norwalk\, CT) \nTopics: \n–  Pathways to learning at a special education school and new educational opportunities \n–  Supporting an Independent Learner \n–  Effects of changing learning environments: in-school\, remote and hybrid learning \n–  Parents: Taking ownership of your child’s education \nEmail questions for the webinar speakers to Rachel Berliner  rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com \nVisit www.stamfordjcc.org or www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com for more information.\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nJanuary 12\, 2021 Special Education Roundtable Webinar Flyer
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/webinar-special-education-virtual-roundtable/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T175906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T170220Z
UID:318-1607385600-1607471999@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Independent Educational Evaluation \nWebinar Date: Tuesday December 8th\, 7:00 p.m. EST \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nThis webinar is free and open to the public. Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/CV870 \nSpeakers: \nLawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Educational Advocate \nDr. Roni Cohen-Sandler\, Psychologist and Author \nPoints of Discussion:\n• Conducting Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Testing during a pandemic\n• How an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Differs from School-based Testing\n• Why More IEEs are Needed Now\n• Effects of Hybrid and Increasing Remote Learning\n• When Previous 504 or IEP Plans are Insufficient\n• Emerging Secondary Problems\n• Helpful IEE Recommendations \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nDecember 8th Webinar Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-independent-educational-evaluation-iee/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T180756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T170302Z
UID:321-1605726000-1605729600@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law & Advocacy Roundtable Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Education Law & Advocacy Roundtable Webinar \nWebinar Date: Wednesday November 18th 7:00 p.m. EST \nPlease register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/CV698 \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law (Westport and Guilford\, CT) \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director and Educational Advocate \nJennifer Weitz\, Educational Advocate at JW Advocates LLC (Southbury\, CT) \nPoints of Discussion:\n• Understanding your child’s special education rights\n• Coping with the rapidly changing school environment\n•  Re-evaluating the IEP in the face of COVID/ Preparing for a PPT\n•  Compensatory services – available to make up for lost IEP service hours that were not delivered due to COVID-19.\n•  Regression: when the student does not master the curriculum \nQ&A throughout the discussion \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nPlease email questions to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nNovember 18th Webinar Flyer Special Education Law & Advocacy Roundtable – with the Stamford JCC
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-special-education-law-advocacy-roundtable-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201110T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T140014
CREATED:20211019T181346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T170413Z
UID:323-1605034800-1605038400@www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com
SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Needs Financial and Legal Planning
DESCRIPTION:Engaging in a comprehensive discussion and understanding of special needs trusts\, financial planning and ABLE accounts. \nThis webinar is free and open to the public. Please register here: http://bit.ly/357CV6A \nWebinar Date: Tuesday November 10th at 7:00 p.m. EST \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Lawrence Berliner\, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney (Westport and Guilford\, CT) \nJane Faherty\, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Educational Advocate \nAttorney James Funnell\, Special Needs Trusts & Planning at Hermenze & Marcantonio\, LLC (Westport\, CT) \nStephen Ehrens\, CPA and Wealth Management Advisor\, Northwestern Mutual (Fairfield\, CT) \nCo-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford\, CT) \nEmail questions for the webinar to Rachel Berliner rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com\n\n\nDownloadable Files\n\n\n\nNovember 10th Flyer Webinar with the Stamford JCC “Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Special Needs Financial and Legal Planning”
URL:https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/event/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-special-needs-financial-and-legal-planning/
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