VOICE-ADVOCACY and CHADD PRESENT: A SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVOCACY TRAINING OPPORTUNITY-BEGINS OCTOBER 22ND
REGISTER TODAY!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, VOICE PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
FOR PARENTS/ CARE GIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS, CO-SPONSORED BY South Suburban Chicago CHADD*
Has your child been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder; Speech/ Language or Processing Difficulties; Hearing Difficulties; Autism; Asthma, or Anxiety Disorder?
Would you Like to be a More Effective Advocate for your Child, Family Member,
Friend or Client?
Does Your Child Have Difficulty in School or Might Not be Ready for Adulthood?
Would you Like to Develop a Support Network and Meet Other Parent Advocates?
IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU! YOU CAN GET THE HELP YOU NEED IN THIS TRAINING!!
By Spending 20 – 30 hours of your time, you can become a better advocate by learning the following from experts in the Field and Networking with others:
Training topics will include:
• Self Determination /Self-Advocacy • Mock IEP
• The History of the Disability Movement and Civil Rights Laws
• Advocating for Children with Difficult Behaviors
• Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism and Other Neurological Disabilities
• How to Understand a Person’s Disability
• How to Plan for A Due Process Hearing So You Won’t Need to Go There
• How to Strategize to Get Better Outcomes
• Meeting the needs of a multi-needs child in the Classroom
• The Science of Reviewing Records • Alumni Panel
• Assuring Good Health for the Care Takers.
• Modifying the Curriculum
• What to Expect in a Supported Living Situation •Employment Issues
• Working with Your Service Providers and Doctors
• Strategic Approaches to Transitioning to Adult hood
• Understanding Normal Developmental Milestones and Early Childhood Issues
• Parent’s Rights in Special Education
• Understanding School Assessments
• Special Education Laws • Organizing for Change
• Increasing Your Communication Skills
• Availability of Services Outside of School
• How to Conduct Effective Meetings
• How to Plan for College • Assistive Technology
• Networking with Important Disability & Advocacy Organizations
Tentative Training dates are October 22 (7:00-9:30pm); Oct. 24 (7:00-9:30pm); Oct. 27 (8:30-5:00);
October 30 (7:00 - 9:30 pm) ; Nov. 1st (7:00-9:30pm); Nov. 3rd (8:30-5:00); Nov. 6th (7:00-9:30pm);
Nov. 8th (7:00-9:30pm); and Nov. 10th or 17th (8:30-5:00) (Graduation).
* {Makeup classes may be available}
Each date is a different class that will count toward graduation.
RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED, SO MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM RIGHT AWAY!!! Cost is $75.00. See registration form below. Consumer Stipends may be available to Defray Costs via the ARC of Illinois. Refreshments will be provided during all sessions and lunch on Saturdays.
YOUR ATTENDANCE AT 21 HOURS IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR GRADUATION CERTIFICATE, AND COPY OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS- CEUs / CPDUs through IL Board of Ed. are available if arrangements are made in advance.
TRAINING SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT FRANKFORT SQUARE PARK DISTRICT AND ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, MOKENA, IL.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, OR A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPLETE CURRICULUM, CALL VOICE-ADVOCAY AT (815) 469-4929 OR AT
VOICE-ADVOCACY@SBCGLOBAL.NET or www.specialedadvocacy.org.
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REGISTRATION FORM
NAME : ADDRESS:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Day Phone: Evening Phone:
Why are you interested in attending this training:
FILL OUT, TEAR OFF, AND MAIL TO: Voice-Advocacy P.O. Box 834, MOKENA, IL 60448 WITH $75.00 CHECK PAYABLE TO VOICE-ADVOCACY
Once registered, you will receive a Confirmation of Attendance with a Specific Agenda.
*Voice-Advocacy is a non-profit parent training, information and advocacy organization serving Northern Illinois and CHADD is Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder which is a national non-profit organization.
