Learning advocacy skills is easier when you join other parents. As we move through sections of the book 'From Emotions to Advocacy', by Pete and Pam Wright, discussion is encouraged. You will bring home tips, strategies, and information to empower your ability to advocate effectively. Meet other parents interested in improving their skills and sharing information.

Learning 'Advocacy ' skills in a way that helps maintain a good relationship with the school team serving your child is important. It will help you to learn effective communication in the advocacy process. 

Who should attend this workshop? All levels of skills are welcome. Those parents who are highly experienced may be a wonderful asset to parents new to learning advocacy. If you are brand new to learning your rights, It is advisable that you attend an IEP training prior to attending. There will be terminology you are not familiar with. Please contact loni if you wish to attend anyway. If your child is currently served under Early Start, you should also contact Loni prior to registering. Learning advocacy skills is a process that happens over time.

Challenges you may face; New parents quickly realize that there is much to learn about parent and child rights. Learning with a group of motivated parents is fun and interactive. Connecting with other families in your community will be a useful resource for you. This is a place for you to gain knowledge, training and skills to effectively and collaboratively advocate for your child or the children you work with..

Web sites and Resources and Advocacy-Related Information Click Here

Visit Pete Wright's companion web site to the book; Click Here to visit the site. After the workshop you can stay from 8:30pm to 9:30 pm to connect with other parents from the community. Families share with us that connecting with other parents is very useful to learning advocacy skills. Opportunities for leadership and involvement will also be provided. To receive the monthly E-news for this Advocacy Workshop, fill in the information below.

Membership will be encouraged and a small donation of $10.00 suggested.