[CCHS] Fwd: [Fwd: Annoucements for CCHS parents]

[Louisa Coleman]

Sped Pac Announcement
In the next two weeks, there are several local workshops of interest to 
parents of children with learning challenges.

On Thursday evening, October 16th, Concord SEPAC is hosting a workshop 
called *Transition to Work for Young People with Learning Disabilities*. 
The presenter, Barbara Bissonnette, will provide practical strategies 
that parents can use to help their adolescent succeed in the critical 
first work experiences. The workshop is from 7:00-9:00 in the Alcott 
School auditorium. See http://www.concordspedpac.org/Calendar.html 
<http://www.concordspedpac.org/Calendar.html>for more details.

Also on October 16th, the Lincoln Sudbury SpedPac is hosting Renee and 
Marvin Goldberg's workshop, *College Planning for those with Attention 
or Learning Differences. *The workshop will address considerations 
specific to college-bound students with learning challenges, and 
recommend a plan of action. The workshop is free and will be held at 
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School from 7:00-9:00. See 
http://www.concordspedpac.org/Calendar.html 
<http://www.concordspedpac.org/Calendar.html>for more details.

On October 22, the Federation for Children with Special Needs is 
presenting their *Understanding your Basic Rights Workshop* from 7:00 
-9:00 pm at the Ripley Building. The workshop provides families with an 
introduction to their rights mandated by the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law, 
and No Child Left Behind. It is designed to help parents learn how to be 
effective partners with the school in deciding their child's eligibility 
for special education, planning services, and monitoring the progress of 
their child. The workshop is free. In order to insure sufficient 
handouts, please sign up by emailing register at fcsn.org.

On October 16th, Ellen Chambers, president of SPEDWatch, is presenting 
her *Basic Rights: Denied *workshop. /(There will be other opportunities 
to attend this workshop throughout the year at other locations.) 
/Parents will learn how to handle the most common obstacles they may 
face at each stage of the special education process. The workshop will 
be held at Minute Man Arc, 130C Baker Avenue Extension, from 6:00-9:00, 
and  costs $35 ($25 for SPEDWatch members). See 
http://www.concordspedpac.org/Calendar.html 
<http://www.concordspedpac.org/Calendar.html>for more details.