Competencies
Table of Contents
In this third session of DC Advocacy Partners, participants will:
- Be knowledgeable about early childhood and special education.
- Understand parent and children’s rights and responsibilities under special education laws.
- Be able to describe the reasons for inclusion and quality education.
- Be able to outline specific strategies to achieve inclusion and quality education.
- Be able to demonstrate how to be effective in team meetings.
Agenda
Speakers
Katy Neas
Vice-President, Government Relations, Easter Seals
Karen Wright
Child Find Field Coordinator, Early Stages, District of Columbia Public Schools
Christopher Nace
Transition Policy Analyst, District of Columbia Public Schools
Handouts
What is Inclusion? by Kids Together, Inc.
Benefits of Inclusive Education and IEPs by Kids Together, Inc.
Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
Special Education Process by Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. (view PDF Version here)
ADA, IDEA, and 504 Comparison by Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Education Internet Resources
Glossary of Education Terms for People with Disabilities
A Capital Commitment: 2017 Strategic Plan by District of Columbia Public Schools
TEAM-Education Act of 2013 by Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination
TEAM-Empowerment Act of 2013 by Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination
TEAM-Employment Act of 2013 by Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination
Action Alert for TEAM Legislation by Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination