2022 Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference
The Parents’ Place of MD proudly presents the virtual 2022 Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference!
Join us for a 2 day virtual conference on special education and advocacy. This year we will have a bonus 1 hour Q&A session the week after the conference. Topics that will be covered are:
• Special education law, rights, and responsibilities;
• Tests and measurements to measure progress and regression;
• Smart IEPs (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time Limited) and;
• Introduction to tactics and strategies for effective advocacy.
This training will be held virtually!
Purchase your family ticket here.
Purchase your professional ticket here.
The Parents’ Place of MD presenta con orgullo el 2022 Conferencia de derecho y defensa de la educación especial de Wrightslaw
Únase con nosotros para una conferencia virtual de 2 días sobre educación especial y defensa. Los temas que se cubrirán son:
• Leyes, derechos y responsabilidades de educación especial;
• Pruebas y mediciones para medir el progreso y la regresión;
• IEP inteligentes (específicos, medibles, alcanzables, realistas y con límite de tiempo) y;
• Introducción a las tácticas y estrategias para abogacía efectiva.
2022 Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference
The Parents’ Place of MD proudly presents the virtual 2022 Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference!
Join us for a 2 day virtual conference on special education and advocacy. This year we will have a bonus 1 hour Q&A session the week after the conference. Topics that will be covered are:
• Special education law, rights, and responsibilities;
• Tests and measurements to measure progress and regression;
• Smart IEPs (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time Limited) and;
• Introduction to tactics and strategies for effective advocacy.
This training will be held virtually!
Purchase your family ticket here.
Purchase your professional ticket here.
The Parents’ Place of MD presenta con orgullo el 2022 Conferencia de derecho y defensa de la educación especial de Wrightslaw
Únase con nosotros para una conferencia virtual de 2 días sobre educación especial y defensa. Los temas que se cubrirán son:
• Leyes, derechos y responsabilidades de educación especial;
• Pruebas y mediciones para medir el progreso y la regresión;
• IEP inteligentes (específicos, medibles, alcanzables, realistas y con límite de tiempo) y;
• Introducción a las tácticas y estrategias para abogacía efectiva.
2022 Wrightslaw Conference Q&A Session
The Parents’ Place of MD proudly presents the virtual 2022 Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference!
We will be hosting a follow-up Question & Answer session with Pete Wright after our 2-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference on November 16 and 17.
Be sure to join us to get all your questions answered!
This Q&A session will be held virtually!
Webinar – Ben Hartranft’s Journey: One Kind Person Can Change the World
Kindness and inclusion have shaped Ben’s life. We may never see how our actions affect others. Ben
gives credit to those who have helped him. Through the many highs and lows of Ben’s life he has found others to support him with kindness and inclusion. Ben seeks to encourage everyone to display this same kindness and inclusion. Be the one kind person. Be the one who includes others. Be the one to change lives. The cost of kindness is low, but the impact is immense. Presented by Ben Hartranft, Self-Advocate, Public Speaker, Benergy1
Register via Eventbrite: https://sercbenjourney.eventbrite.com
Thursday, May 12, 2022 6:30 – 8:00 PM
About Ben Hartranft: Diagnosed with autism at age 2, I knew only 20 words. I have gone beyond all expectations and am strengthened continually by my faith in God. My journey began when I started raising money for the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Challenge. After a few years of fundraising, I was invited to be a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to promote autism awareness and raise funds for research. From that moment on I knew my dream was to be an advocate for autism awareness, taking awareness into action
Baby LEADers
Apply now to be part of PPMD’s FREE Baby LEADers training program. This training is for parents/guardians of children ages birth-5 whose child has a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay or disability. The program includes topics such as:
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transition from Early Intervention Services to Special Education
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Developmental Milestones and Recommended Practices
• Leadership and Advocacy
All sessions will be held online via Zoom.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 10, 2023: Application due
February 17, 2023: Applicants will be notified of acceptance
February 28, 2023: Mandatory Orientation (choice of 12-1pm or 7-8pm)
The series will be held on five Saturdays from 9:30am-12:00pm:
• March 25, 2023
• April 1, 2023
• April 15, 2023
• April 22, 2023
• April 29, 2023
There will be two networking sessions from 7:00pm-8:00pm:
• April 11, 2023
• April 25, 2023
To apply, please fill out an application by clicking here. Participants must be able to attend all five sessions and an orientation webinar; networking sessions are optional but highly recommended.
Baby LEADers
Apply now to be part of PPMD’s FREE Baby LEADers training program. This training is for parents/guardians of children ages birth-5 whose child has a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay or disability. The program includes topics such as:
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transition from Early Intervention Services to Special Education
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Developmental Milestones and Recommended Practices
• Leadership and Advocacy
All sessions will be held online via Zoom.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 10, 2023: Application due
February 17, 2023: Applicants will be notified of acceptance
February 28, 2023: Mandatory Orientation (choice of 12-1pm or 7-8pm)
The series will be held on five Saturdays from 9:30am-12:00pm:
• March 25, 2023
• April 1, 2023
• April 15, 2023
• April 22, 2023
• April 29, 2023
There will be two networking sessions from 7:00pm-8:00pm:
• April 11, 2023
• April 25, 2023
To apply, please fill out an application by clicking here. Participants must be able to attend all five sessions and an orientation webinar; networking sessions are optional but highly recommended.
Baby LEADers
Apply now to be part of PPMD’s FREE Baby LEADers training program. This training is for parents/guardians of children ages birth-5 whose child has a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay or disability. The program includes topics such as:
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transition from Early Intervention Services to Special Education
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Developmental Milestones and Recommended Practices
• Leadership and Advocacy
All sessions will be held online via Zoom.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 10, 2023: Application due
February 17, 2023: Applicants will be notified of acceptance
February 28, 2023: Mandatory Orientation (choice of 12-1pm or 7-8pm)
The series will be held on five Saturdays from 9:30am-12:00pm:
• March 25, 2023
• April 1, 2023
• April 15, 2023
• April 22, 2023
• April 29, 2023
There will be two networking sessions from 7:00pm-8:00pm:
• April 11, 2023
• April 25, 2023
To apply, please fill out an application by clicking here. Participants must be able to attend all five sessions and an orientation webinar; networking sessions are optional but highly recommended.
Baby LEADers
Apply now to be part of PPMD’s FREE Baby LEADers training program. This training is for parents/guardians of children ages birth-5 whose child has a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay or disability. The program includes topics such as:
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transition from Early Intervention Services to Special Education
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Developmental Milestones and Recommended Practices
• Leadership and Advocacy
All sessions will be held online via Zoom.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 10, 2023: Application due
February 17, 2023: Applicants will be notified of acceptance
February 28, 2023: Mandatory Orientation (choice of 12-1pm or 7-8pm)
The series will be held on five Saturdays from 9:30am-12:00pm:
• March 25, 2023
• April 1, 2023
• April 15, 2023
• April 22, 2023
• April 29, 2023
There will be two networking sessions from 7:00pm-8:00pm:
• April 11, 2023
• April 25, 2023
To apply, please fill out an application by clicking here. Participants must be able to attend all five sessions and an orientation webinar; networking sessions are optional but highly recommended.
Baby LEADers
Apply now to be part of PPMD’s FREE Baby LEADers training program. This training is for parents/guardians of children ages birth-5 whose child has a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay or disability. The program includes topics such as:
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transition from Early Intervention Services to Special Education
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Developmental Milestones and Recommended Practices
• Leadership and Advocacy
All sessions will be held online via Zoom.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 10, 2023: Application due
February 17, 2023: Applicants will be notified of acceptance
February 28, 2023: Mandatory Orientation (choice of 12-1pm or 7-8pm)
The series will be held on five Saturdays from 9:30am-12:00pm:
• March 25, 2023
• April 1, 2023
• April 15, 2023
• April 22, 2023
• April 29, 2023
There will be two networking sessions from 7:00pm-8:00pm:
• April 11, 2023
• April 25, 2023
To apply, please fill out an application by clicking here. Participants must be able to attend all five sessions and an orientation webinar; networking sessions are optional but highly recommended.
IEP Meeting Tips
Parents are equal members of the IEP team. Finding ways to effectively advocate for your child during IEP meetings can be difficult. These tips will help prepare you for your next meeting.
IEP Meeting Tips
American Society for Deaf Children
The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is a national organization that is committed to empowering diverse families with deaf or hard of hearing children and youth by embracing full access to language-rich environments through mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.
American Society for Deaf Children
