[The Network] Fwd: Training of volunteers to attend IEP meetings

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From: "Yvette Plummer" <yvettep@denvermetrocprc.org>
To: "Yvette Plummer" <yvettep@denvermetrocprc.org>
Cc: "Wayla Murrow" <wmurrow@denvermetrocprc.org>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 13:42:16 -0600
Subject: Training of volunteers to attend IEP meetings

Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012

Time: 9:00am – 4:00 p.m. (registration begins at 8:45am)

Location:  St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St., Denver, CO

 

The goal of this training is to create a cadre of trained parent/professional volunteers that would be available to attend IEP (Individualize Education Plan) meetings with parents when they have requested support. There is a huge need in the community for this service, and we are eager to train more volunteers. We have included professionals as participants who have a passion to help families at these important meetings.

 

The training will be limited to the first 15 qualified participants. The following requirements are asked of participants:

 

• Parent of a child with a disability/Professional that works with child with disability

• Experience attending IEP meetings

• Interest in advocacy

• Strong communication/listening skills

• Open-minded

• Strong problem solving and negotiating skills

• Dependable and commitment to follow through

• Experience with other cultures/bilingual a plus

 

Interested participants should contact the Denver Metro CPRC at wmurrow@denvermetrocprc.org. You may also call and leave a message at 303-365-

2772. You will be sent an application and information about the exact location for thE training. Be sure to leave your e-mail address, your mailing address, and your

phone number or the best way to contact you!  DEADLINE TO RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 23rd.

 

 

Yvette Plummer

Executive Director

Denver Metro CPRC

14501 E. Alameda Avenue, #205

Aurora, CO 80012

303-365-2772

303-365-2778 (fax)

www.denvermetrocprc.org