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Both state and federal special education laws give parents certain rights, called Procedural Safeguards, designed to protect the rights of parents and their child with a disability.  This module of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Series includes the purpose and contents of the Procedural Safeguards Notice, understandable language when a parent must receive this Notice, confidentiality, prior written notice, parental consent, and options for resolving disputes that may arise.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to describe the purpose of the Procedural Safeguards Notice.

Participants will be able to relate when written notices and parent consent are required.

Participants will be able to recognize the dispute resolution options found in the Procedural Safeguards Notice.

Presenter: Ann Zielke is new to the team at WI FACETS, having joined as the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer in November. As a parent who understands firsthand the complexity of navigating the special education system in Wisconsin, she is passionate about the importance of accessible and informative parent education and training. She is a fierce advocate for her daughter and all children with disabilities, and she looks forward to serving families across the state with WI FACETS.

A Free Appropriate Public Education, FAPE, is an important legal right for students with disabilities. Knowing what FAPE is and what it means for your child can help families know what to expect from districts. An understanding of FAPE can also help families advocate for IEP services and supports.

During this training, participants will understand the basics of FAPE, school districts’ responsibilities, and parent’s rights related to FAPE.

Learning objectives:

1. Participants will understand the basics of FAPE.
2. Participants will understand a district’s responsibilities and a parent’s rights related to FAPE.

Presenters:

Eric Kestin is a School Administration Consultant with the WI Department of Public Instruction. He advises districts, families and other stakeholders on compliance and best practices with federal and state law around special education. He previously worked as the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator for the Madison Metropolitan School District. Mr. Kestin has over 20 years of mediation, conflict management, and training experience. He specializes in helping people communicate in high-conflict situations. He has facilitated large group dialogues around complex issues and conducted training for individual companies, non-profits, governmental bodies, and academic staff in a number of areas, including anti-bullying, racial justice, mediation, negotiation, and conflict management.

Eva Shaw is a special education consultant at the Wisconsin DPI. Her role focuses on services and supports related to social and emotional learning for students with IEPs, autism, emotional behavioral disabilities, positive behavioral interventions and supports, and alternatives to exclusionary practices. She has worked in the field of special education for over 25 years, and has had the privilege to serve children, families, and schools in several states and in a wide variety of roles.

Este seminario web está diseñado para ayudar a los padres y familias de habla hispana a comprender el formulario del Plan de transición postsecundaria (PTP). Este formulario es parte del IEP solo para estudiantes de 14 años o más y es esencial para preparar a los estudiantes con discapacidades para la vida después de la escuela secundaria. Durante el taller, los participantes seguirán el cuestionario que las escuelas deben completar durante las reuniones del IEP de transición para que puedan participar de manera más significativa y apoyar a sus hijos a alcanzar sus metas de educación, empleo y vida independiente. Este taller es ideal para padres que quieren apoyar prácticamente el futuro de sus hijos.

Objetivos de aprendizaje:

Entender qué es el PTP y por qué es importante

Aprenda a completar el formulario PTP

Participar en las reuniones del IEP de manera más significativa

Presentado por:

Nathaly Silva es especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Mama de un niño con una discapacidad, con Autismo y es no verbal. Ella sabe lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial. Por eso piensa que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos.

Durante esta capacitación, los estudiantes en edad de transición y sus padres aprenderán sobre términos importantes sobre la transición a la vida adulta y postsecundaria, consejos sobre cómo prepararse para la reunión del IEP de transición. También saber qué esperar en una reunión del IEP de transición, cómo mantenerse comprometido y motivado durante todo el proceso de transición. Finalmente compartiremos herramientas y recursos para que los estudiantes aboguen por sí mismos

Objetivos:

1. Términos importantes sobre la transición a la vida adulta y postsecundaria
2. Consejos sobre cómo prepararse para la reunión del IEP de transición
3. Saber qué esperar en una reunión del IEP de transición
4. Cómo mantenerse comprometido y motivado durante todo el proceso de transición
5. Herramientas y recursos para que los estudiantes aboguen por sí mismos

Presentado por: Nathaly Silva es especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Mama de un niño con una discapacidad, con Autismo y es no verbal. Ella sabe lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial. Por eso piensa que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos.

For those who want to research beyond the basics about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), many helpful resources are available. This module of the IEP Series highlights resources including: Special Education in Plain Language, IDEA 2004, WI law and rules, WI Department of Public Instruction Resources (Bulletins, Sample Forms, College and Career Ready IEP Process, Eligibility Checklists, State Assessments, Transition), WI Special Education Mediation System, Center for Parent Information, WI FACETS Resources, and more.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify IEP-related information on federal and national online sources.

Participants will be able to find IEP-related information on Wisconsin online sources, including the WI Dept. of Public Instruction & WI Special Education Mediation System websites.

Participants will be able to find IEP-related information on the WI FACETS website.

Presenter: Ann Zielke is new to the team at WI FACETS, having joined as the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer in November. As a parent who understands firsthand the complexity of navigating the special education system in Wisconsin, she is passionate about the importance of accessible and informative parent education and training. She is a fierce advocate for her daughter and all children with disabilities and looks forward to serving families across the state with WI FACETS.