IEP Training October 11th 2012 and Other Upcoming Trainings

Upcoming Trainings for Fall 2012

Our next workshop fast approaching is
"The IEP: What it is" Workshop is scheduled for
October 11th, 2012.A Tool for Realizing Possibilities
A workshop to help understand your child’s
Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Goals of this workshop:
Identify components of a strengths-based IEP  
Determine ways parents can be actively and effectively
involved in the IEP before,  
during and after the meeting.  
Understanding the forms and protocol of your child’s IEP.  
Understanding the importance of communication with your child’s school.

October 11th, 2012 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Family Resource Center
614 E. Emma Suite 131, Springdale, AR 72764
in the NWA Parent Resource Library

Please RSVP
to Patricia White at 479-927-4100
or by email at [email protected]


“The IEP: What it is?”
*Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 – Family Resource Center Library,  6 – 8 pm.
*Thursday, November 15, 2012, 6 – 8 pm, Carroll Electric Cooperative, 5056 Highway 412 B, Huntsville, AR.

“Protecting your Child’s Future”
*Tuesday, October 23, 2012, Family Resource Center Library, 6 – 8p
Presented by: Harry L. Ehrenberg, Jr Special Needs Planning Task Force, Ehrenberg Financial, Inc., Little Rock, AR. This presentation will help parents understand what measures can be taken to provide   financial security for their child with special needs without disrupting government benefits such as Medicaid, SSI and DDS waiver services.  We will discuss topics such as guardianship, power of attorneys, special needs trusts, and life care planning for your child.

“Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy”
*Thursday, October 25, 2012 – Center for Non-Profits, 1200 W. Walnut auditorium, Rogers, 6 – 8 pm. The goal of this presentation is to empower parents so they can become effective advocates for their children and receive the services their child needs.  Parents will learn what advocacy means, how to improve their advocacy skills and how they can make a difference in the life of their child.

“Is it Sensory or is it Behavior?”
*Friday, November 2, 2012, Family Resource Center Library, 12 – 2 pm Bring your own lunch. Guest Speaker:  Melissa Foster, Occupational Therapist at Jarvis Pediatric Therapy
This program will help distinguish whether a negative action is sensory based or behavior based and will provide practical tips and solutions for both.

Beyond Awareness :
Autism Training in Español!  Friday, September 21st, October 5th, October 19th, & November 2nd from 4:45pm to 7:00pm. $40/per person for all sessions. MUST reserve your spot!  For more information contact Elizabeth or Rut (479) 927-3283 or (479) 841-1711

Also, you can always check our calendar online for a constantly updated schedule! www.nwacprc.org/calendar.html