Becoming an Effective Advocate: Determining Eligibility

Learn what it means to be a good advocate for children with special needs as presenter Dr. Daniel Lefebre, Educational Consultant, discusses the categories of Eligibility Classification under IDEA, as well as requirements for eligibility.  Other topics will examine whether RTI/SRBI should be used in eligibility determination; 504 vs. IDEA; ruling out “lack of appropriate instruction;” dual discrepancy; exiting SPED and more.  Parents, caregivers, and professionals are welcome.  Time: 10:15 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.  Price: $30 for members and $40 for non-members.  Scholarships are available.  To register, call (203) 838-5010 or e-mail cacld@optonline.net.  Location: Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACLD), 25 Van Zant Street, 2nd Floor, East Norwalk, Connecticut.  To learn more, visit www.CACLD.org