"Know Your Rights" Special Education Panel Discussion
hosted by the Office of the Student Advocate & the Ward Five Council on Education
We invite you to join us for a "Know Your Rights" panel discussion on special education. The goal of this panel is to equip parents with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their child's educational needs. A panel of experts and parents will discuss the special education process in the District of Columbia, with a focus on the 504 plan & IEP processes. This panel will highlight the differences between IEP process & 504 plans and how to overcome issues that may arise during the process.
With this discussion, we hope to empower parents to become effective advocates for their child's educational rights.
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Time: 6:30p – 8:30p
Location: Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library, 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Panelists include:
Michelle Hess – Director of Special Education, DC Prep
Molly Whalen – Special Education Parent Advocate
Deon Woods Bell – Chair of OSSE State Advisory Panel on Special Education & Parent Advocate
Tracey Langley – Director of the Office of Dispute Resolution, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Colin Bishop – Program Specialist, Section 504, Office of Student Wellness, DC Public Schools
Sandy Watson – Director, Monitoring & School Support Tea, Division of Specialized Instruction, DC Public Schools
And, a representative from the DC Special Education Cooperative
This panel discussion will be moderated by Faith Gibson Hubbard, DC's Chief Student Advocate.
RSVPs are not required to attend, but are appreciated. To RSVP, email student.advocate@dc.gov.
For more information about this panel, or the Office of the Student Advocate, please visit our website at www.sboe.dc.gov/student.advocate. Follow us on Twitter @DC_Advocate or #KnowYourRightsDC.
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Ward Five Council on Education
Phone: 202-505-4309
Email: ward5coe@gmail.com
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About the Ward Five Council on Education
The Ward Five Council on Education is a 501(c)3 community organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in Ward 5 and citywide. The Council provides a forum for community stakeholders to share and resolve issues surrounding Ward 5 schools and works closely with the District of Columbia's education community to ensure that the quality of public schools – both traditional and charter – is exactly what Ward 5 students, parents, and the community at large deserves. The Council takes action through advocacy, education of all education stakeholders, and community involvement. Learn more at www.w5coe.org.
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