"SCHOOL PROBLEMS" WORKSHOP

Since 1993, the San Diego County Learning Disabilities Association has presented the two-part "School Problems" workshop to assist parents in navigating the Special Education system and securing the most appropriate services and placement. Professionals are also welcome.

"SCHOOL PROBLEMS" WORKSHOP covers:

·  Eligibility requirements (focusing on Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and related disorders)

·  Assessment procedures and how to interpret assessment (testing) results

·  The step-by-step process and components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)

·  School procedures used in determining Services and Placement Due Process and Compliance procedures

·  Federal and State laws affecting school policies Updates on IDEA 2004 Law and recently released Regulations

·  Section 504 Student Study Team Community resources Terminology and Acronyms

·  Parent participation Record keeping and documentation Sample letters

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Location: Atonement Lutheran Church, 7250 Eckstrom Ave, San Diego 92111

Times: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 . . . . Part 1 (Mornings) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates & Wednesday, May 23, 2007 . . . . Part 2 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 21, 2007. . . . . Part 1 (Evenings) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 28, 2007. . . . . Part 2 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Note: There will be no workshops in July

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 . . . . Part 1 (Evenings) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007. . . . Part 2 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 20, 2007 . Part 1 (Mornings) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 27, 2007 . Part 2 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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For more information or future workshop dates call the Resource Center '(858) 467-9158 or

8 visit our website at LDASanDiego.org

CHILDCARE IS NOT AVAILABLE > THIS BUILDING IS ACCESSIBLE > LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

] The two-part workshop registration fee is $35

] The registration fee is for an individual (  family members can attend at no extra charge)

] Handy 100 page reference manual plus many 1 handouts included

Ù Collaboratively presented with TASK San Diego - Team of Advocates for Special Kids Ù

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Workshop Registration Form

Name(s) ______Phone (_____)______Day
Street ______Phone (_____)______Evening

City ______Zip ______Email ______

Parent: School District ______In Special Education? Yes / No / In process / Not sure / 504

Child's age______Grade______Son Daughter Disabilities______

2nd Child's age______Grade______Son Dau. Disabilities______In Spe Ed?______

Attending for professional reasons Profession & business or agency______

How did you hear about this workshop? ______

"School Problems" Workshop you will attend: Part 1 - Date ______, Part 2 - Date______

Registration fee $______Check payable to LDA (a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization) Please assist us by pre-registering

* Mail registration form and check to:

San Diego County Learning Disabilities Association, P.O. Box 421111, San Diego, CA 92142-1111