Program Overview - 10 Week Breakdown
Discover the special education referral process, evaluation types, IEP timelines, and the differences between an IEP and a 504 plan.
Discuss IEP goals, progress monitoring, and parent-teacher collaboration.
Learn about IEP accommodations and modifications and their impact on statewide, district-wide, and teacher-created assessments.
Information related to extended schooling and specialized transportation.
Learn about educational support for preschool (itinerant vs in program) and birth to 3 years of age.
Understand laws ensuring students the right to a free and appropriate public education.
Know legal protections for students with disabilities and their families.
Learn about outplacements/private schools vs the public sector as well as technical schools.
Understand options of transition services, job coaches, and group homes.
Utilize mediation as a voluntary process where parents and schools resolve disputes.
Learn about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to support your child's success in public schools. Understanding IEPs enables parents to advocate for tailored educational plans with teachers. Informed parents can ensure their children receive the necessary instruction, therapies, and accommodations for better learning outcomes. Knowledge of special education laws helps navigate the system, securing deserving services. Active involvement fosters an inclusive learning environment that benefits the child's overall success.
Meet Amber Dupont, M.Ed.
Amber is a dedicated teacher who believes everyone has something valuable to offer their community and that all children can achieve their full potential. She focuses on giving her students personalized learning opportunities that help them become independent. Amber sees students' unique qualities as strengths that make them important members of the community.
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Amber equips parents with knowledge for informed decisions about their children's education, collaborating with a diverse team to advocate in educational settings. With expertise in Special Education procedures, IEPs, 504 Plans, and transition services, she is a valuable ally for parents. Amber has a Master's in Special Education and dual Bachelor's degrees in Child Psychology and Early Childhood Education. She is certified to work with neurodivergent students aged three to twenty-one and neurotypical students aged one to eight. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership focused on policy and practices, Amber is launching the Especially Educated Parenting Program to help parents navigate special education and foster home-school partnerships.
Cost
$42.50 per class or $425.00 total. We aim to make this program accessible to all, regardless of financial situation. Please contact us to inquire about payment plans and sliding scale rates. We will support your financial discretion.