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Speak In One Voice: Special Education Advocacy Support Group

August 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

This virtual group meeting is open to parents and caregivers of students with disabilities at any stage in the process of seeking or receiving Special Education services and/or 504 Plan supports.

  • Learn about supports for students with disabilities and advocate for your rights as a parent/caregiver
  • Find support from other families navigating similar challenges and connect with local organizations
  • Q&A with a teaching-certified special education advocate at every meeting!

If you would like a copy of the PDF flyer, click HERE.

Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator

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Speak In One Voice: Special Education Advocacy Support Group

July 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

This group is open to parents and caregivers of students with disabilities at any stage in the process of seeking or receiving Special Education services and/or 504 Plan supports.

  • Learn about supports for students with disabilities and advocate for your rights as a parent/caregiver
  • Find support from other families navigating similar challenges and connect with local organizations
  • Q&A with a teaching-certified special education advocate at every meeting!

If you would like a copy of the PDF flyer, click HERE.

Register in advance for the Zoom invite

Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator

BUILDING SAFE ONLINE HABITS FORCHILDREN AND TEENS WITH DISABILITIES

How do you balance online independence with safety and supervision?

As students spend more time online for school, socializing, and entertainment, families face new challenges in helping children navigate the digital world safely. This workshop will explore common online risks, including scams, cyberbullying, online predators, and oversharing personal information. Participants will learn practical strategies for teaching digital boundaries, recognizing warning signs, supporting safe social media use, and building online safety skills that match their child’s developmental and communication needs.

American Sign-Language interpreters can be requested on the registration form or by emailing Josh at J.Garay@taconicresources.org. Requests MUST be submitted no later than June *10th.

June 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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image of workshop flyer internet safety tips for youth with disabilities, June 24th

Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator

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Workshop: Collecting and Organizing Documents for IEP and 504 Meetings

Please join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12pm for this session, where families of students with disabilities will learn what documents to gather in preparation for IEP or 504 meetings, including evaluations, report cards, progress monitoring data, and communication records.

To register for this virtual workshop, please CLICK HERE or use the QR code on the flyer below:

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Workshop: Understanding Common IEP/504 Accommodations and Modifications

Please join us for this workshop on Wednesday, Aprill 22, 2026 at 1pm where families of students with disabilities will learn the difference between accommodations and modifications and will be introduced to common options found in IEPs and 504 plans, with clear explanations of the language used in this section of the plan.

To register for this workshop, please CLICK HERE or use the QR Code on the flyer below: