When: Friday, June 25 - 11:30 AM

Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

Children who have disabilities are entitled to appropriate, individualized, educational services that meet their unique learning needs. This workshop will explain the history and provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), two federal laws that govern education for students with disabilities. Participants will learn about children’s rights, how children qualify for special education services, and how these services may be delivered.

Education Matters!  A Webinar Series for Family and Youth Peer Advocates

As Youth and Family Peer Advocates you often assist parents and young people to obtain the supports, accommodations and services they need to be successful in school. We've assembled a statewide panel of experts who both understand peer services and the education system to provide you with an orientation to this process.  Although you can register for each of these webinars separately, we recommend you attend the whole series for a thorough orientation.

About the Presenter:

Kara Georgi is a former educator who now works as an Family Education Specialist at Starbridge serving families with children from birth to age 26.  She is passionate about helping families understand the education system.   She recognizes the strong role families play in advocating for their children and strives to support them with additional tools and resources.