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Navigating the Special Education Maze: Pathways to Success

3300 Churn Creek Road, Ste A1 Redding, CA 96002 3300 Churn Creek Road, Ste A1, Redding, CA, United States

Attention Far Northern, CA Families in Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity Counties Start the school year informed and empowered so that our children with disabilities learn, progress, participate and thrive. Join us for an in-person* event and:   - Meet community partners   - Connect with other families   - […]

DREDF’s 45th Anniversary Gala

Zoom

In Person & Online   Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703   ASL and CART (live captions) provided.   Masks required when not eating or drinking, and KN95 masks will be available on-site.   Visit our sponsorship page!

“Better Off Dead?” with Liz Carr

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join the Center for Accessibility for a screening and discussion of this groundbreaking documentary   Start the morning with a screening of the acclaimed 2024 BBC Documentary Better Off Dead?, followed by a panel discussion with English actress and international disability rights activist Liz Carr. Refreshments will be served after the discussion.   Film running time: 58 […]

Educación Especial: Información Básica y Esencial

Zoom

Una descripción general del proceso de educación especial, la Ley de Rehabilitación sección 504 y la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA – por sus siglas en ingles).   Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación:   Enlace de registro

Representing People with Disabilities in Unlawful Detainers

Zoom

This training will cover best practices for representing tenants with disabilities in eviction proceedings. It will include requesting reasonable accommodations, asserting disability-related defenses, preventing or delaying an eviction, and other strategies for representing people with disabilities.   You must register in advance for this training:   Registration Link

How to Read the IEP

Zoom

This training helps participants understand how to read and understand the IEP document and the importance of careful review before signing.   You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link

Disability, Race & Equity: Exploring Intersectionality, Advancing Justice

Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Dr, San Jose, CA, United States

Around 144,000 residents of Santa Clara County have a disability. The disability community experiences a number of poorer outcomes compared to the general population. People with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty, with 27% living at poverty level. Up to 85% of youth in juvenile detention facilities have a disability, yet only 37% […]

IEP Basics and Beyond

Zoom

If a child has a disability or suspected disability, important state and federal laws protect their right to an education. Learn how the IEP/special education process works, what the school district/ charter school responsibilities and timelines are, and how to participate in the process effectively, and advocate on behalf of your child or the children […]

Cómo Leer el IEP: Entendiendo un documento legal importante

Osher Boardroom 3075 Adeline St, Berekeley, United States

Es importante saber lo que "ofrece" un programa educativo individualizado a un estudiante con discapacidades.   En este taller hablaremos cómo entender que el IEP este correcto, completo, apropiado, cumpla con la ley, y sea portátil.   También hablaremos de los niveles actuales de rendimiento, desempeño educativo, metas y objetivos anuales.   Por favor de enviar un […]

Maximizing Participation of the Entire IEP Team for Better Student Outcomes – A Two-Part Series

Zoom

Maximizing the participation of the entire IEP team is essential for creating an effective and individualized educational program. By valuing and integrating the perspectives and expertise of all team members, the IEP process becomes more inclusive, responsive, and successful in meeting the unique needs of each student. In this two-part webinar series, Melanie Reese, Director […]