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Special Education LEADers Training Program
Historically the perspective of family members has played a
powerful role in creating change in the way children and youth
withdisabilities receive educational services. The LEADers Program
provides parents with the information they need to beinformed and
active in special education advocacy at the state and local levels.
This program offers parents the tools they needto be an active
voice for not only their own child, but also for other children
with disabilities in their communities.
Participants will:Gain knowledge and understanding about special
education lawIncrease communication and advocacy skillsEnhance
leadership skillsExpand their network of colleagues with a similar
focus
Topics covered during the training:Special education law and
regulationsUnderstanding tests and measurementsSMART IEPs504
plansDispute resolutionDiscipline under IDEAEffective advocacyIEP
developmentWorking with agencies, community partners, and policy
makersLeast Restrictive Environment
Southern Maryland Parent Leaders
Who Should ApplyApplicants must be Baltimore city or county
family members of children with disabilities who want to develop a
better under-standing of special education advocacy and make a
difference in the lives of children with disabilities. To apply, go
to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/leaders1.
RequirementsThe program requires full participation in all
sessions. You must attend five all-day meetings. If you miss a
training session, youare expected to make arrangements with the
training coordinator to make up the work and information missed.
Missing twosessions will cause the training team to reconsider your
continued participation in the program. Participants are required
toprovide 20 volunteer hours within 9 months of finishing the
course. You are committing to promote change using your
newlylearned skills after the completion of the project. Follow-up
sessions will be offered after the program ends.
Dates & Location
Dates:October 6, 2012November 17, 2012December 1, 2012
January 12, 2013February 9, 2013
Location:Abilities Network 8503 LaSalle RoadTowson, Maryland,
21286
Time:9 am 4 pm
Applications due August 15, 2012. Apply online at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/leaders1
For more information, contact Kelly Meissner at 410-768-9100 x
107 or by email at [email protected]
"The Leader training helped me in many ways. I created avision
for my kids and learned how to advocate for them, and in the
process, Parents' Place taught me the federal and statelaws
governing education. More importantly I have been ableto share what
I learned with other parents so they can alsobe effective
advocates." ~ Sarah, Prince Georges county
