Your Voice Matters: Student-Led IEP's

This virtual training is for students with disabilities ages 11-20 with an IEP; it will be presented in English.
Have you thought about getting involved in your education by attending your IEP meeting?
Imagine if you could help plan and write your IEP - if you could have a voice in creating your
education goals and program.
Being a valued member of your IEP team doesn’t happen overnight. It takes some planning and
effort on your part. But if you want to be involved, chances are your IEP team will welcome you
with open arms - and listen to what you have to say.
- You will learn the following:
- The importance of self-advocacy
- The difference between self-advocacy and self-determination
- How to led your IEP meeting
This webinar was developed and made possible under a U.S. Department of Education grant. It is also a Connections California event, a project of Parents Helping Parents - Silicon Valley. Connections California is sponsored in part by the San Andreas Regional Center and the California Department of Developmental Services.
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#knowyourrights
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Parents Helping Parents, www.php.com/, supports and trains you to help your family members with a disability, including learning differences, chronic illness, mental health challenges, developmental or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and more, at all stages of a person’s life.
PHP serves families in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey & San Benito counties in California. Multilingual staff is always available by contacting [e-mail]. PHP is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency. Most services are free.
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Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is a nonprofit organization that provides information, training, individual assistance, and resources. PHP is not a law firm or legal service agency, and as such, the information contained in this video is provided to inform the viewer, but should not be considered legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.