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Navigating the Special Education Process: November 29th. A Seminar Exclusively for Parents - This seminar will be presented by Joseph Moldover, Psy.D., Jessica Benetti-Mcquoid, Ph.D. and Carolyn Kain, Esq. from 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Integrated Center for Child Development located at 340 Turnpike Street in Canton. Whether your child currently receives special education services or has been recently diagnosed with a disability requiring special education services, the special education process can be overwhelming. In addition to the challenges of trying to understand the clinical and educational aspects of a diagnosis, parents are faced with a complex system of federal and state laws and regulations that impact their child's education programs.
This seminar will focus on both the clinical and legal dimensions of the process, to provide parents with the information and educational tools necessary to help them understand their child's needs and to enable them to
effectively advocate for their child's educational needs. It will include an overview of the assessment process, both in school and with an independent evaluator, with an emphasis on interpreting and understanding test findings and diagnoses. It will also provide an orientation to the legal aspects of the special education process, with
discussion of special education eligibility determination, the FAPE standard, and the procedural due process rights
parents have to address disputes with a school district when they believe that their child's needs are not being adequately met. Recommendations for pursuing appropriate assessments and interventions will also be offered. Space is limited so please RSVP to 781.619.1570 or email education@iccdpartners.org