Advocating for Your Child With a Disability

8/29: Advocating for Your Child With a Disability (Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library) Do you feel overwhelmed during your child's IEP/504 meeting? Do you want to ensure you are "heard" during your child's IEP or 504 meeting in the coming school year? Would you like to learn how to effectively advocate for your child with a disability? Are you interested in meeting other parents who feel as you do? THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU! ...and its FREE! Ms. Portia Williams has over 6 years of experience as a licenced/certified Special Education teacher in DC Public and Charter Schools. After recently transitioning from a full-time teacher role to an independent Educational Consultant role, Ms. Williams is interested in providing parents, families, and caregivers with effective tools for advocating for their childen with special needs and holding schools and teachers accountable for the highest level of academic excellence. Through Portia's professional experience, she realizes the challenges that parents face when ensuring their child's needs are met in school! Please come to this event prepared to gain a wealth of insight and leave equipped with the tools you need for a successful school year with your student! *slots are limited!! Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-your-child-with-a-disability-tickets-18089716830