Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Wrightslaw programs to be held in PA in June

SAFE, and The Arc of Delaware’s Parent Mentor Program and the North Penn Special Education Council will offer Wrightslaw programs that are being held on June 7 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, June 14 in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware, (on the boardwalk) and August 15 in Philadelphia. The June 7 program is sponsored by SAFE - Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere. Pat Howey, in “From Emotions to Advocacy” will teach advocacy skills using the Wrightslaw principles. The Rehobeth Beach program is sponsored by The Arc of Delaware's Parent Mentor Program. Pam and I will be talking about special education law, the new Supreme Court cases, changes in IDEA, and advocacy skills. Pam and I will also be the speakers on the same topic at the August 15 Philadelphia program sponsored by North Penn Special Education Council.
The Wrightslaw Program schedule and specific links to each program and agenda are at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/speak/index.htm