FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2009
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER Center workshop focuses on understanding Individualized Education Programs
PACER Center is offering “IDEA: Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP),” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals. It is on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Central Lakes College, Business and Industry Center, 501 W. College Dr., Brainerd, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Participants will learn about:
- IEP requirements
- Overview of evaluation
- Team planning
- Writing measurable IEP goals
- Adaptations
- Implementation
- Methods for resolving disagreements
Each participant will receive a special education record-keeping folder.
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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PACER's site offers many PDF files for download, which require 
