Showing posts with label Workshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workshop. Show all posts

Thursday, January 29, 2009

“Wrightslaw” Video Series

“Wrightslaw”
This Four Part Video Series is
Presented By:
Amy Patterson and Jamie Coonts
February 5th, 19th & March 5th, 19th
7-9pm
Cost is $30 for the books From Emotions to Advocacy & Special Education law
**If you already have the books the workshop is free. If you cannot purchase the books
please contact Jamie Coonts so we can help find you some to borrow for the training
2500 Hewitt Ave Suite 300, Everett
All parents and professionals welcome!
*No child care is provided*
The content of this series is divided into four programs, two about law and two about advocacy strategies. Many areas are covered, including:
• IDEA, Section 504, and No Child Left Behind
• The importance of the 5 "Ws" and H & E
• What is a SMART IEP?
• The dynamics of funding. Where does the money come from? Where does it go?
• Your Master Plan, and the rules of "the game"
• The Rule of Adverse Assumption
• When doing "nothing" is the best thing to do
• Which is more important: the facts or the law?
• What your calendar can do for you
• Tests and Measurements: creating graphs
• Letters to a Stranger
• Resources and more...
The goal of this training is to provide individuals
with the knowledge and skills to advocate effectively for children with disabilities.
To RSVP or if you have questions contact Tracie Diemert at Tracie@arcsno.org or call 425-258-2459 ext 111

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Leading Participative Meetings Workshop

A Leadership Presentation with
Greg Abell, Sound Options Group, LLC.
“Leading Participative Meetings”

Saturday February 7th
9:00am-4:00pm
Snohomish County Building 3200 Rockefeller Ave, Everett
First Floor Meeting Room 1 East
All parents and professionals welcome!
Free lunch is provided*

**Approved Washington State Educational Clock Hours Available
If you want clock hours the cost is $18 per person for 6.5 hours.

This one day interactive course provides the essential skills and knowledge to run effective meetings. Participants will explore how to prepare before, during and after meetings to ensure that the meetings achieve their intended purposes.

Major topics to be covered:

• How to engage in learning conversations;
• Strategies which can expand the possibilities for achieving results and improving relationships;
• The relevance of these skills for those responsible for facilitating IEP meetings.
To pre-register contact Tracie Diemert at:
Tracie@arcsno.org or 425-258-2459 ext 111