July 29, 2020 IEPs and the 2020-21 School Year: What Families Need to Know Are you the parent or caregiver of a student with an IEP? Join the PEAL Center on August 11 for the webinar, “Students with IEPs and the 2020-21 School Year: What Families Need to Know.” About On August 11, Carole Clancy, Director of the Bureau of Special Education at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, will join the PEAL Center for a live presentation to offer an overview of guidance being provided to schools regarding students with IEPs. Director Clancy will discuss the following: COVID-19 compensatory services; instructional days and hours; the use of masks at schools; and COVID-19’s impact on evaluation, re-evaluation, and delayed eligibility determinations. Participants are encouraged to submit any questions they may have for the presenter in advance by completing this online form. Questions must be submitted no later than August 3, 2020. Registration This live event will be available on the PEAL Center Facebook page and will be recorded for those unable to attend. A webinar recording will be available on the Facebook event page after the session ends. Training will be delivered in English, with Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) translation available. Captioning in other languages is available if participants download the Microsoft Translator app. More Information For questions or more information, contact info@pealcenter.org or 1.866.950.1040. Share this flyer with your network.
June 17, 2020 Transitioning Your Child from Preschool EI to Elementary School Are you interested in learning about options for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child as they transition from preschool early intervention (EI) to elementary school? Join the PEAL Center on July 1 for their webinar, “Transitioning Your Child From Preschool Early Intervention to Elementary School.” About In this webinar, participants will learn about: the importance of informed decision making in determining educational placement, options for developing an IEP as a child transitions, the impact of adult perspectives on children’s opportunities, and a Student Snapshot tool families can use in preparing for the transition. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
March 24, 2020 Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty Join the PEAL Center on Wednesday, March 25 for their webinar, “Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty.” About In this webinar, PEAL Center team members will review the latest information and identify key information for families who have children with IEPs. Their goal is to ensure that families understand their rights under IDEA while encouraging collaborative problem solving and creative solutions. By attending, participants will hear about critical and timely information, including evolving guidance, resources for families, strategies for progress monitoring at home, and answers to questions you may have. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
August 19, 2019 The Art of Inclusion Community members are invited to join the PEAL Center on October 4 for “The Art of Inclusion” to recognize those who promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and special health care needs. This event is for community members 18 and older. About At this event, participants will: decorate cookies; create screen-printed t-shirts and tote bags; bid on artwork donated by Pennsylvania artists; enjoy an interactive evening including heavy hors d’oeuvres from Big Burrito Group and a cash bar; and experience art by children, teens, and young adults answering the question, “What does inclusion mean to you?” Registration To register, visit the Eventbrite page. More Information For more information, contact the PEAL Center at 412.281.4404. Share this flyer with your network.
