In this course, we will cover what parents and caregivers need to know about special education in the public schools. The instructor will be Paula J. Yost, a licensed clinical mental health therapist, special education advocate, lawyer, educator, and author who breaks down IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and how to effectively advocate for your child.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
- Explain the difference an IEP and a 504 plan.
- Explain how trauma impacts a child's ability to learn.
- List two initial steps that parents/caregivers should take to start the educational assessment process.
- List 3 tips for parents in navigating special education.
Outline for Navigating Speical Education and the IEP:504 Process.pdf
*This course includes a 1-hour conversational audio lesson, a 10-question quiz, and a certificate of completion with the successful completion of the quiz at 80%.
Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.