RAMP Provides Parent Trainings for Parents Navigating Special Education Services
Per RAMP Press Release:
RAMP offers parent advocacy training workshops for parents struggling with getting the educational services they need to succeed. Trainings equip parents with the knowledge and resources to help them, help their children. These trainings are for parents who are overwhelmed, need a better understanding or want answers regarding their child’s education. This year we have nine workshops scheduled in three convenient locations to better assist the communities we serve. Trainings are $10 each and seats can be reserved online at: https://tinyurl.com/parenttrainings. There is a financial assistance application available on the event reservation page.
Workshops and topics covered include:
Special Education & Disability Services 101
- January 21, 2020 5:30pm-7:30pm DeKalb RAMP office
- February 22, 2020 8:30am-10:30am Stephenson RAMP office
- March 11, 2020 10:00am-noon RAMP at Mercyhealth in Rockford
Topics covered:
What is special education?
What is special education law/how does it apply?
Does my child need services? Will the school evaluate him/her?
Special Education & Disability Services 201
- February 28, 2020 10:00am-1:00pm Stephenson RAMP office
- March 10, 2020 5:00pm-8:00pm DeKalb RAMP office
- April 22,2020 10:00am-noon RAMP at Mercyhealth in Rockford
Topics covered:
What do the evaluations from school mean?
How can I prepare for my child’s IEP/504 meeting?
Special Education & Disability Services 301
- March 6, 2020 8:30am-11:30am Stephenson RAMP office
- March 24, 2020 1:00pm-4:00pm DeKalb RAMP office
- May 13, 2020 10:00am-noon RAMP at Mercyhealth in Rockford
Topics covered:
What goals should be on my child’s IEP?
What help does my child need? How do I request it?
Which is best for my child: gen ed or special ed?
All trainings will be held at:
Stephenson County RAMP office, 2155 W. Galena Avenue in Freeport
DeKalb County RAMP office, 115 N First Street in DeKalb
RAMP at Mercyhealth, Building 1, First Floor, 2300 N Rockton Ave in Rockford
To learn more about RAMP’s Parent Trainings contact your local RAMP office:
Stephenson County RAMP office: 815-233-1128
DeKalb County RAMP office: 815-756-3203
Winnebago County RAMP office: 815-968-7467
Boone County RAMP office: 815-544-8404