Advocating for Your Child – One Parent’s Perspective

Course Abstract:

This webinar, taught by a father of a child diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, focused on helping parents learn how to negotiate with school districts in a positive manner through the PPT/IEP process. Included was information on parental rights and what parents can expect to encounter in the process of supporting their children. Identifying preparation needs and required documents were outlined.

Presented By: Lou LaVecchia

This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEU’s (Introductory level, Professional area)

Learning Objectives

  • Identify parent’s rights in the PPT/IEP process and explain how to use them to their advantage.
  • Explain the strategies a parent can use to help make sure the school system provides the services their child needs for success.
  • Explain the process parents can expect if and when, they have exhausted their resources, and need to hire professional representation including preparation and documents needed.
  • Describe the strategies and ideas, for staying organized, when it comes to PPT/IEP information and how it is the most valuable asset when advocating for your child.

Timed Agenda

10 Minutes:      Introduction and history of Jayden’s starting point
15 Minutes:    How to prepare for an IEP meeting and ideas to stay ahead
15 Minutes:      Tips and tricks for navigating the IEP meeting and process
10 Minutes:    Ways to ensure your IEP goals are recorded correctly and have measurability
20 Minutes:      How to proceed when you and the school district don’t agree and how to negotiate to obtain a strong IEP
20 Minutes:      Where Jayden is today and his advice to you

Course Abstract:

This webinar, taught by a father of a child diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, focused on helping parents learn how to negotiate with school districts in a positive manner through the PPT/IEP process. Included was information on parental rights and what parents can expect to encounter in the process of supporting their children. Identifying preparation needs and required documents were outlined.

Presented By: Lou LaVecchia

This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEU’s (Introductory level, Professional area)

Learning Objectives

  • Identify parent’s rights in the PPT/IEP process and explain how to use them to their advantage.
  • Explain the strategies a parent can use to help make sure the school system provides the services their child needs for success.
  • Explain the process parents can expect if and when, they have exhausted their resources, and need to hire professional representation including preparation and documents needed.
  • Describe the strategies and ideas, for staying organized, when it comes to PPT/IEP information and how it is the most valuable asset when advocating for your child.

Timed Agenda

10 Minutes:      Introduction and history of Jayden’s starting point
15 Minutes:    How to prepare for an IEP meeting and ideas to stay ahead
15 Minutes:      Tips and tricks for navigating the IEP meeting and process
10 Minutes:    Ways to ensure your IEP goals are recorded correctly and have measurability
20 Minutes:      How to proceed when you and the school district don’t agree and how to negotiate to obtain a strong IEP
20 Minutes:      Where Jayden is today and his advice to you



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