Overview

This workshop is a place for you to gain knowledge, training and skills to be an effective educational advocate for your child or children you work with. The chapters in the book: 'From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition' by Pete & Pam Wright are used as a basis of this workshop. To view the website click here.

E-News Sign Up

A Newletter that is electronic will be sent out to those who sign up with links and a re-cap of the training. Sign up for the E-News about Educational Advocacy by clicking here. Check the box for the Education Advocacy Workshop. After you sign up a confirmation email will be sent to you and you must confirm to be added to the list.

About this workshop

Discussion will be encouraged during the workshop. Bring your own personal special education issues or successes to share with other group members. After the workshop you're welcome to stay from 8;30 to 9:30pm to connect with other parents/guardians in your district and community for support. If you are more experienced at advocacy, your support for new families is especially welcome.

This workshop meets each Fourth Thursday of the month. Please check the Events to ensure the meeting date and time. May 22th is the next workshop;

Advocacy Workshop from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Support and Sharing are from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Meeting Location

This group meets at the Parents Helping Parents office: 3041 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA. Coffee, tea and a light dessert are provided. Any snack donations are welcomed. It will be very helpful if you attend at least one parent training on the IEP process prior to attending this workshop.

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