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Family Empowerment Series: Parent Rights in Special Education: In SPANISH



Únase al DC SpEd Hub para una sesión de capacitación en línea atractiva y empoderadora diseñada para equipar a los padres y cuidadores de DC con un conocimiento integral sobre sus derechos, así como los derechos de sus estudiantes en la Educación Especial.Esta sesión gratuita ofrece información valiosa sobre una serie de temas, incluyendo los derechos federales de los padres, los protocolos de confidencialidad, y las herramientas de defensa y los recursos disponibles en todo el Distrito de Columbia.

Family Empowerment Series: Behavior Supports and School Discipline in Special Education



Join the DC Special Education Hub to learn more about the important intersection between special education, behavior support, and school discipline! This training will teach you how behavior is a form of communication, what students are attempting to tell you and their teachers through their behaviors, federal and state laws providing special protections to students receiving special education services, and what supports can be offered and utilized as students navigate their behaviors.

This training will be held:

Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

Family Empowerment Series: Transitions: Post-Secondary Transition Planning



Join the DC SpEd Hub for this free, informative training to learn more about the who, what, when, why, and how of special education transition plans. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal special education law that recognizes the importance of preparing youth for success after high school and ensures that transition planning for students who receive special education services evaluates needs, strengths, and skills required for a student to move from high school to postsecondary life, whether it be transitioning to career, college, or independent living!

Family Empowerment Series: Transitions: Early Intervention to Pre-K



Join the DC Special Education Hub for this exciting online training! This training is open to anyone interested in learning more about the process of transitioning from early intervention (birth to age 5) to Pre-K! We understand the significance of a child's early steps in special education, and this training session will support families and community members to confidently navigate those important stages!

Family Empowerment Series: Evaluations and Reevaluations



As a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, it's important to know your rights regarding the evaluations given to your child, including rights to take action if you disagree with your child's evaluation results!

Join the DC Special Education Hub to learn more about what steps you can take after you disagree with how the evaluation was conducted, the classification your child was given, how to know if a new review is needed, and what resources and services are available to you for a new evaluation. 

Family Empowerment Series: Parent Rights in Special Education



Join the DC SpEd Hub for an engaging and empowering online training session designed to equip DC parents and caregivers with comprehensive knowledge about their rights as well as their student's rights in Special Education!

This free session offers valuable insights into a range of topics, including federal parental rights, confidentiality protocols, and advocacy tools and resources available throughout the District of Columbia. These resources will support you, as a parent or caregiver, on you and your student's Special Education educational journey! 

Family Empowerment Series: Preparing for an IEP Meeting: in SPANISH



Have an IEP meeting you're not sure how to prepare for? Do IEP meetings make you feel uncomfortable or intimidated? This training is perfect for you! 

Join the DC Special Education Hub to learn how to prepare for your child's IEP meeting. You'll learn what or who to bring with you, questions to ask, your and your student's special education rights, and more! By the end of this training, you'll feel well-equipped to be another special education expert in the room and your child's best advocate for their needs!

Family Empowerment Series: Preparing for an IEP Meeting



Have an IEP meeting you're not sure how to prepare for? Do IEP meetings make you feel uncomfortable or intimidated? This training is perfect for you! 

Join the DC Special Education Hub to learn how to prepare for your child's IEP meeting. You'll learn what or who to bring with you, questions to ask, your and your student's special education rights, and more! By the end of this training, you'll feel well-equipped to be another special education expert in the room and your child's best advocate for their needs!

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