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Haverhill’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a virtual workshop with The Federation for Children with Special Needs on “Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP.”
The program is designed to guide parents and professionals through the essentials of the Individualized Education Program. It covers the IEP’s structure, purpose and impact on a student’s educational experience. Topics include eligibility, the importance of the IEP and how it’s developed. Additional sections discuss addressing student and parent concerns, establishing student profiles and visions, assessing present levels of performance, planning post-secondary transitions, setting goals and understanding accommodations, modifications and procedural safeguards.
The workshop is Monday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. Registration takes place online.
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council is a volunteer organization supporting families of students with special educational needs.