[CCHS] Fwd: Never saw SEPAC workshops announcement

[Louisa Coleman]

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 [
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 [
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 [ mailto:register at fcsn.org ]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 [
http://www.concordspedpac.org/Calendar.html ]for more details. 


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