FETA Group - Study/Discussion Group - Section 4 Special Education Law - Sunday, October 26, 2014

The From Emotions to Advocacy (FETA) Group Sacramento, Special Education Survival Guide discussion group meet-up is long overdue!

Join other parents and caregivers for an afternoon chat about Special Education Law and how to support the educational rights of our students with disabilities.

**Date Change from October 19 to October 26, 2014**
Sunday, October 26, 2014
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Espresso Metro
2104 11th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819

We are continuing our study of "Wrightslaw From Emotions to Advocacy, Special Education Survival Guide", Section 4, Special Education Law (chapters 13-20). This section reviews the various statutory and regulatory laws for special education (IDEA, ADA, and NCLB). 

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FETA Group Sacramento - Next Meet-Up is December 8, 2013.

Join FETA (From Emotions to Advocacy) Group, Sacramento - The Special Education Survival Guide discussion group for the next monthly meet-up!

Connect with other PARENTS WHO GET IT!!

Often the most beneficial supports a parent of child who receives special education services can have is getting together with other parents. Parents who understand can help each other by sharing their experiences and giving real life examples that will help others in their situations. 

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Sunday, December 8, 2014
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Espresso Metro
2104 11th Ave. (at Freeport Blvd.)
Sacramento, CA 95818
Neighborhood: Curtis Park
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This group is open to the public. There is no cost to participate other than to buy your own book.



Espresso Metro

Great FETA discussion group meeting with awesome parents sharing IEP experiences and encouragement!!

The FETA Group Sacramento recently got together for a truly great meeting.

A few HIGHLIGHTS:

 (1) Being an effective parent advocate = PREPARATION. Always go to the IEP meeting as prepared as possible. If you feel that your child's IEP meeting was rushed, you can meet again with the IEP team. You do not have to sign the IEP document at the meeting. Don't feel pressured. If you have any hesitation, tell your team you need more time to review everything. You also have the right to receive copies of all assessments and IEP goal progress reports to review prior to the meeting so that you are fully prepared for the meeting. Be sure to put your request in writing.

(2) Parents often feel frustrated with a lack of communication about how their child is doing in school. As a parent, be actively involved in monitoring and observing your child's progress. Parents also reported that the more involved they are at school, the better the communication is, as well as (Read more....)