Presented by Dr. Lynda Wright Gittens
Founder & President at Babies Youth Children Empowerment, Inc.
There are six presenters for this Initial Webinar. They are:
Understanding IDEA Rights - Tomeshia S. Beckett J.D., L.L.M..
General Education - Dr. Barbara Gordon
504 Plans Explained - Dr. Ada Osorio
Evaluation Diagnostic Assessment - LaKeisha Lewis
The IEP Process - Dr. Barbara Gordon
The Role of An Advocate - Andrine Gay
Mental Health and Behavior Supports - Dr. Barbara Gordon
Organizing Key Dates and Documentation Veronica Ford
Moderator - Victoria Allen, Founder & CEO, Global Impact Agency
Consultations with our speakers
Your
Rights
Organization
Tools
SPED
Advocate
Adriane Gay ABG Special Education Consulting https://abgspecialeducationconsulting.org
Diagnostic
Evaluation
Assessment
Behavioral
Concerns
Dr. Ada Osorio
504 & SPED Consults with Dr. O 832.605.2006 or
aod.edgroup@gmail.com
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504 & SPED
Academic
Support -
Tutorials
College Prep
Parental
Babies Youth Children Empowerment Inc.
lynda@byceministries.org
In this webinar we covered
Understanding IDEA Rights
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Summary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), focusing on key rights it guarantees.
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Who Qualifies?
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Parental Involvement: Explain the parent’s role in the process, emphasizing advocacy and collaboration with the school.
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Terminology: Most common terms (there will be a list of terminology in the workbook)
Diagnostic Testing
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The help a student can receive before the SPED process.
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What does the diagnostic testing assess?
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What do the results mean?
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The accommodations that can be received based on the assessment.
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A diagnosis does not automatically equal disability.
504 Plan Qualification Process
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504 Plan Overview
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Accommodations & Support
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Referral for Evaluation
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Evaluation
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Eligibility Meeting
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Development of the 504 Plan
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Implementation and Monitoring
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Annual Review and Re-evaluation
IEP Qualification Process
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What is an IEP?
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IEP Process Steps
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Parents' Role in IEP Meetings
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Referral for Evaluation
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Comprehensive Evaluation
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Eligibility Meeting
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Development of the IEP
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Parent Consent and Implementation
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Annual Review and Re-evaluation
Mental Health and Behavior Supports
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Understanding the Connection
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Behavioral Interventions
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Mental Health Resources
Organizing Key Dates and Documentation
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Tracking Deadlines
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Staying Organized
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Getting ahead of the meetings
After the Webinar...
Intimate Workshops - Hands-On:
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Understanding the terminology
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Preparation of Request for a Diagnostic Evaluation and communication with the school
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Understanding your student's Diagnostic Evaluation
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Understanding your student's Individual Education Plan
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Understanding your student's 504 plan
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Understanding and preparing for the ARD meeting
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Level Up - What to expect when your student moves to middle or high school or private school
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Life Skill Transition
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Trade Skill
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College Preparation