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This main focus of this presentation will be what we as CASA Advocates can do to help prevent :Summer Slide" or loss of academic skills over the summer break while keeping the summer fun and relaxed for the child. There will also be a short discussion of making sure we get the data collection needed to measure the academic progress of the children with whom we work.
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An IEP contains a lot of information about the child and is often written in the language of “Schoolese” and difficult to understand. This presentation will cover the different sections of the IEP that an Advocate should understand to best support the child’s education.
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Navigating the receipt of school records can be a difficult process. Join us for a presentation on the “Family Education Privacy Act” and the “Uninterrupted Scholars Act” which deal with accessing and sharing of student records, the information contained in those records, and school placement of children in foster care
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Corrective thinking is a process that helps people identify and change their erroneous thought patterns and behaviors. It can help people face challenges with better choices and positive change. During this training we will discuss the different thinking traps and ways to respond to help the individual begin to make responsible decisions, thoughts, and behaviors.
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Webinar - All About IEPsIn this wonderful IEP training ran by Harold Sweeney, you will learn all there is to know about IEPs. Some of the topics include: What is an IEP, who can request an IEP, what to look for, documentation, eligibility, what is a CASA's role?, School discipline with an IEP, etc.
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Webinar - Supporting Students with a Diagnosed Learning Disability (LD) or Disorder Part 1: ADHD and ADDLearning disabilities or disorders are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning in a manner that affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. In this 5-part webinar series, participants will learn factors and causes, signs and symptoms, students’ legal rights in public schools, and advocacy strategies to support students.
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Webinar - Supporting Students with a Diagnosed Learning Disability (LD) or Disorder Part 2: Dyslexia Learning disabilities or disorders are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning in a manner that affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. In this 5-part webinar series, participants will learn factors and causes, signs and symptoms, students’ legal rights in public schools, and advocacy strategies to support students.
