FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2010
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER Center workshop focuses on school improvement and special education
PACER Center is offering “School Improvement: What It Means for Your Child in Special Education,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. It is on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
State and federal laws require schools to improve in a variety of ways. Parents can play a key role in helping schools succeed. What impact do these efforts have on special education students in Minnesota? Parents can come find out and learn how they can be involved in the process.
This interactive workshop will help parents:
- Learn six types of parent involvement
- Understand how to be more involved in their child's school
- Discover useful resources on school accountability
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.-30-
PACER's site offers many PDF files for download, which require