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Free on-demand special education training for families

IEP Parent Training

Designed to help families confidently and meaningfully participate in their child's IEP meetings, the IEP Parent Training modules cover the following:

  • Overview of IDEA and Scope of Special Education
  • Special Education Evaluation 
  • Eligibility 
  • IEP Development, Review, and Revision (two parts) 
  • Least Restrictive Environment 
  • IEP Implementation 
  • Parent and Student Rights Discipline 
  • Resolving Disagreements 
  • Section 504

Access the IEP Parent Training modules and resources here.

Secondary Transition Training for Parents

By the end of 9th grade (or when a student turns 15), every student with an IEP will receive a Transition Plan to prepare them for adulthood. This 10-part series helps you understand how a student's strengths, needs, interests, and preferences are used to build post-secondary goals. Topics include the following:

  • What Is Transition?
  • Who Helps With Transition?
  • What Are 18-21 Services?
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Success Stories
  • Analyze a Transition
  • Planning for Adult Life
  • Planning and Preparing Parents to Manage Adult Services
  • Parent Stories

Access the Secondary Transition Training for Parents modules and resources here.

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