FREE WORKSHOPS

EMPOWERED FAMILIES: A Three-Part Series on Special Education FREE community workshops offering tools to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate the IEP process

3/19/19 Basic Rights in Special Education: An overview of special education laws and procedures. 4/23/19 An IEP for My Child: Learn about how the IEP can support students with special needs and special healthcare needs (SHCN). 5/7/19 IEP Clinic: Professionals will meet families one-on-one to review IEPs. 5/21/19 Introduction to the Transition Planning Process: Preparing students with special needs and SHCN for life after high school. Location: Enlace de Familias | 299 Main St. | Holyoke, MA | 01040

Welcome & Refreshments:  9:30 am - 10:00 am Workshops:  10:00 am to 12:00 pm Lunch & Networking: 12:00 -1:00 pm

Register online: Presented in Spanish & English! fcsn.org/ptic/holyoke2019 Free lunch & free parking!

Department of Children & Families DPH Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs Enlace de Familias Inc. Family Empowerment Family Resource Center Family TIES of Massachusetts MassPAC Multicultural Community Services Family Support Centers New North Citizen Council Pathways for Parents The United Arc