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Special Event ~ One Night Only

Parent Seminar

Monday, April 28th 6-8:30pm

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD

* IEPs and 504 Plans *

Presented by:
The Arc of King County

$25 per household
Families with Medicaid may be able to attend for FREE! Call 303.838.2179 to find out more!

This is an online Zoom event. Participants will receive a link to join once their registration is confirmed.

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Advocating for Your Child:
IEPs and 504 Plans

This interactive online seminar is designed to help parents become empowered advocates for their child when extra support is needed in the classroom. Whether you are new to the world of special education or have been navigating the process and want more expertise, this presentation will give you tools to become the best advocate for your child’s needs!

What you’ll learn

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    What is an IEP?
    Understanding the legal basics

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    IEP vs. 504 Plans
    What’s the difference?

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    Evaluations, data, and what to expect from the IEP process

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    How to address challenging classroom behaviors

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    Goal-setting, placement decisions, and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

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    The Advocacy Hierarchy and options for conflict resolution

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    Tips for successfully collaborating with the IEP team

Rachel Nemhauser has been an active member of the disabilities community since 2009. She served two terms on the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council and has worked at The Arc of King County since 2015, where she is currently the Director of Information and Family Support. Rachel has assisted thousands of families in navigating special education and other complex systems of support. She is also the parent of a 20-year-old autistic son, and is passionate about supporting people with disabilities and their families.

Meet your instructor

Rachel Nemhauser, BA

Director of Information and Family Support