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SUMMARY:The Next STEP - IEP Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Effective Participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings. This free workshop is designed to enable attendees to understand and fully participate in the IEP Team process. \nYou will learn: \n\nThe types of services that can be provided through special education.\nThe information on the Individual Education Program (IEP) document and where it goes.\nHow to express parent concerns and ensure they are addressed by the IEP team.\nUnderstand Present Levels of Performance and Measurable Annual Goals.\nStrategies to prepare for effective participation in IEP meetings for their children and youth with disabilities.\n\nWhere:\nEast TN Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center\n1025 Children’s Way\nKnoxville\, TN 37922 \nTrainer:\nJoey Ellis\, Director of Youth Services\n(615) 682-3120\njoey.ellis@tnstep.info \nFor more information and to register contact:\nLydia or Mel\n865-690-8961 ext 6732\nLconatser@etch.com \nAdults only\, please. Registration required.
URL:https://tnstep.info/calendar/the-next-step-iep-planning-wksp-8-18-26/
LOCATION:Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center\, 1025 Children's Way\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37922\, United States
CATEGORIES:TNSTEP Workshops - East TN
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SUMMARY:TNSTEP's Family Connection Circle! - Collaborative Advocacy Part 1
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch TNSTEP’s Family Connection Circle! \nOur new Family Connection Circle is a learning and community-building group for Tennessee families of children and youth (birth to 26) with disabilities. We’re kicking things off with a FREE two-part online Collaborative Advocacy training designed to help parents feel more confident participating in the IEP process. \nDate: August 18 & 25\nTime: 7:00–8:15 p.m. ET / 6:00–7:15 p.m. CT \nPlease plan to attend both sessions. \nDuring this interactive series\, you’ll:\n• Learn about your role on your child’s IEP team and how to prepare for meetings.\n• Build stronger partnerships with your school team.\n• Practice new skills through small-group activities based on real-life scenarios.\n• Connect with other families across Tennessee. \nThe series will be presented by Crystal Sanford\, Founder of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group\, and Dr. Angie Balsley\, Founder of Unified Leadership and Senior Consultant with CADRE—two nationally recognized leaders in collaborative special education practices. \nRegister: \nSession 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u9s9S3XWSI-OxEuQUdQC3g\nSession 2 – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9VFT-bWCQ1qi5xHRPzesDA
URL:https://tnstep.info/calendar/family-connection-circle-collaborative-advocacy-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
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