Becoming My Child’s Most Effective Advocate! (English)
September 11@10:00 am - 11:00 am
Becoming My Child’s Most Effective Advocate!
Sep 11, 2024 10:00 AM
Strong advocacy skills are critical as you work to ensure your child’s benefits from his/her education. Learn the steps to help you effectively advocate for your child’s needs. As an equal partner in your child’s education, you must be able to effectively communicate your views and feelings to the School Team and other school personnel. This workshop explores styles of communication, listening skills, organization skills, tools, resources and more to help you keep communication between home and school on the right track! Remember, you are an equal partner in your child’s education.
This training will cover:
- What is an Advocate & Why You Should Advocate
- 6 Skills of Advocacy
- Tips for Communication in Meetings and in Writing/Emails
- What To Do When You Can’t Agree
Don’t miss this workshop and the opportunity to improve your advocacy skills and become a more effective IEP team member