Please join our Special Education Advocates, Karen Lynch and Jennifer O’Neill on February 23rd, 2021 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am, for a workshop and an open discussion (virtual/Zoom) on preparing parents/caregivers and/or students for their Annual Review meeting.
Topics that will be discussed include the following:
• An overview of ways to review a current Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Accommodation Plan, school documents (evaluations, assessments, other plans, or data- including progress reports and work product);
• Methods and strategies to facilitate discussions
to help determine an appropriate education that meets your child’s needs;
• Tips and Techniques to become an effective
self-advocate;
• Approaches to help ensure a child stays in school, accesses the curriculum/services and reaches educational goals;
• Finding where and how to access information
on other community resources and services.
Register in advance by clicking this link:
Helping Families Prepare for your Child’s Annual Review Meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the workshop, which will include the Zoom link.
For additional information regarding advocacy and our services, please feel free to contact either Karen Lynch at k.lynch@taconicresources.org at 845-249-8293 or Jennifer O’Neill at j.oneill@taconicresources.org at 845-214-7893.
You may also complete and return our intake form by Clicking Here and our advocates will contact you to schedule a remote intake.
If you require a Sign Language Interpreter to participate in this meeting, please contact Karen Lynch by Friday, February 19th k.lynch@taconicresources.org or 845-249-8293
Funding for this program is provided by OPWDD Family Support Program, ACCES-VR and Dutchess County Agency Partner Grant. As a result of these generous grants, this service is free to the families and individuals that we serve.
