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A training program for individuals who are willing to become advocates for families navigating the special education process.
TRAINING WILL COVER:
• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• State law
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The training is held once a year across the state.
FALL 2020 SCHEDULE:
MONDAYS
9:00 AM (CST) – 12:00 PM (CST)
10:00 AM (EST) – 1:00 PM (EST)
▪ August 17 ▪ September 28
▪ August 24 ▪ October 5
▪ August 31 ▪ October 12
▪ September 7 ▪ October 19
▪ September 14 ▪ October 26
▪ September 21 ▪ November 2
LOCATIONS:
**Due to COVID-19, the training will be conducted via Zoom video conference platform. Each participant may log in
from their personal device (e.g., cell phone, computer, etc.).**
REQUIREMENTS:
• Attend all 12 (3 hour) sessions
• Advocate for 4 families of children with disabilities after completing the training
• Fee: $75
APPLICATION:
Applications are due by July 30th, 2020.
To receive an application please fill out your information at the following link:
https://redcap.link/eijz4eib
After applications are processed, you will receive an email with registration and payment information.
CONTACT:
To request a paper application or get more information on Fall 2020 Training, contact: Brittney Goscicki at
[email protected]
https://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vkc/services/project/volunteer-advocacy/
EVENT INFO :
- Start Date:October 5, 2020
- Start Time:9:00am
- End Date:October 5, 2020
- End Time:12:00pm
- Location:Online
- Website:https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=EE49MAFYJ9