Tag: Special Education

A Guide to an Individualized Education Plan that Works

Post author By Asad Shabaz
Post date September 20, 2023

Alphabet blocks arranged to spell IEP - Individualized Education Plan. Used for special education services in elementary, middle and high schools. ** Note: Visible grain at 100%, best at smaller sizes

Starting this October, FND PEN will host an in-person monthly workshop with Lake County Public School.

We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, resources, and much more.

On October 18, 2023, we will present a workshop on A Guide to an IEP that works.

This is an in-person event, and you can register in advance at this link: https://forms.gle/W4dMTQypncy4VDYM6 or scan the QR code in this flyer link to register. https://www.smore.com/gk3mb

Location for this event: Grassy Lake Elementary1100 Fosgate Road Minneola, Fl 34715

Workshop Details: Developing and implementing an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is the equal responsibility of educators, parents, and other members of the IEP team. This workshop explains the IEP process and the importance of parental participation. Learn helpful tips for writing effective IEP goals and strategies.

Tags idea, IEP, Parent Involvement, Parents, Special Education

Collaborative Communication and Effective Parent-Teacher Conference

Post author By Asad Shabaz
Post date September 20, 2023

Father And Son Meeting With Female Teacher

Starting this October, FND PEN will host a virtual monthly ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinar with the Osceola County School District.

We will cover various topics related to special education, effective communication, and resources.

This month, October 04, 2023, we will present a workshop on Collaborative Communication and Effective Parent-Teacher Conference. Join us on Zoom at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register.

This flyer will have all the resources discussed in the workshop.

Collaborative Communication

In this presentation, you will learn about different forms of communication to help you effectively advocate for your loved one. This includes: What are the different forms of communication? What’s the difference between active and passive listening? How does collaborative communication help me? How do I incorporate this information when meeting with teams to understand and effectively advocate for necessary services for my loved one?

Effective Parent-Teacher Conference

Having a parent-teacher conference is an opportunity to collaborate with the goal of a better academic and social outcome for the student. This presentation will explain setting expectations for the meeting and developing a meeting agenda and goals to help facilitate a productive meeting.

Tags communication, event, idea, Parent Involvement, Parents, Special Education

Back to School, An IEP That Works

Post author By Asad Shabaz
Post date September 13, 2023

African teenage girl with disability sitting on wheelchair with laptop on her knees and talking to her friends

Learn about the pillars of IDEA and the components of the IEP that drive Special Education for students with disabilities in collaboration with Mental Health America of Southeast Florida and Co-Director of PEN, Ally Walford, via Zoom.

Meeting: 812 5986 6978 Passcode: 373185

Tags idea, IEP, Parent Involvement, Special Education