Northern Oregon Regional Summit: Dive Into Special Education (Hood River)

Time: Saturday, April 27 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Place: Hood River Valley High School, 1220 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River

Spend the day with FACT Oregon. We'll help you understand and participate in special education services.

Together, we will:

• Explore special education and the IEP
• Share effective communication strategies
• Talk about how to resolve disagreements

Each Learning Summit includes sessions that will allow you to:

• Explore the purpose of IDEA, its core principles, and how IDEA supports students with disabilities in accessing their education
• Gain a deeper understanding of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
• Understand the importance of IEP documents and the evaluation process
• Learn how the IEP is developed and the importance of meaningful parent and student participation during the special education process
• Review the sections of the IEP and identify ways families and caregivers participate in the development of the IEP content
• Learn effective communication techniques to express your concerns with your child's school team during disagreements, learn about various dispute resolution options available, and review the Complaint Toolkit as a valuable resource

***FREE: families & youth. ($50: Educators and other professionals (with certificate of attendance) ***

Questions? Reach out to us at program@factoregon.org or give us a call: 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416.

Sessions are in English and Spanish. Requests for support in other languages can be submitted up to seven (7) days before the event. We will do our best to accommodate.