The Advocacy Center is pleased to present two advocacy workshops in Watkins Glen, NY on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. 

1:00 - 3:00 pm Managing the Move ~ Preparing for Next Year's Team

Moving from one school year to the next can be challenging as you and your son/daughter begin to work with a new team of people.  The workshop will provide parents with strategies to help promote a seamless transition and lay the groundwork for a positive start to the new school year.

6:30 - 8:30 pm  Building Effective Advocacy Skills in the Education Process

This workshop provides a general overview of the annual review process used in the educational system for students with disabilities.  Effective advocacy strategies will be discussed.  Workshop participants gain an understanding of their role in the annual review process and learn advocacy techniques which they can employ at meetings.

The workshops will be held at:
The Arc of Schuyler
210 Twelfth Street
Watkins Glen, NY  14891

These workshops are free for parents and family members.  Pre-registration is required by 7/28/08.  To register, or for more information, please contact Anna Costalas at 1-800-650-4967 ext. 265.

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