Upcoming Trainings

The Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center is happy to announce the following upcoming trainings. Be sure to check the Calendar of Events for future trainings.

How to Form a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA) in Your District

July 29, 2010, 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by Lisa Finnerty Coggi , SUPAC Director, along with Cindy Serviss and Dr. Linda Emad of the Central Region PTA.

Have you ever wondered how to begin to network with parents, teachers and community members in your district who share the same interests and concerns about special education issues? Join us from 9:30-11 am on July 29th at Liverpool Public Library-Village of Liverpool, 310 Tulip Street

For Reservations Call SUPAC @ 443-4336 or email supac@syr.edu.

Parent Involvement in Your Child’s Education: SUMMER HOMEWORK FOR PARENTS

July 29, 2010, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Presented by Kristine O'Brien, SUPAC Parent Outreach

East Area Family YMCA-SACC Room

This workshop will discuss the importance of parent involvement in your child’s education. You will learn proactive tips to help make your child’s transition to the new school year a success.

Refreshments will be served

For Reservations Call SUPAC @ 443-4336 or email supac@syr.edu

The Parent's Role in the Special Education Process

August 5, 2010, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Presented by Karen Burgwin, SUPAC Parent Outreach

Salina Free Library
100 Belmont Street, Mattydale, NY

Would you like information and strategies to effectively advocate and participate in your child's education? This workshop will provide parents with an introduction to the Parent Advocacy Center and effective techniques to advocate for your child in the school environment.

Knowing Your Rights and Making the Law Work for You

August 12, 2010, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Presented by Kristine O'Brien, SUPAC Parent Outreach and Lisa Finnerty Coggi, SUPAC Director

East Area Family YMCA-SACC Room

Knowing your rights and understanding educational law is essential for parents to effectively advocate. This class will help you learn your rights and how to be a partner in education and policy.

Refreshments will be served.

For Reservations Call SUPAC @ 443-4336 or email supac@syr.edu

Creating an Advocacy Notebook: A Parents' Toolkit

September 14, 2010, 10 am - 12 pm

Salina Library, Mattydale

Presented by Karen Burgwin, SUPAC Parent Outreach, and Lisa Finnerty Coggi, SUPAC Director

This workshop will provide parents with tools necessary to effectively and proactively prepare for the school year. Parents will learn how to work with their school team, organize their records, what records to keep, what to put in writing and how to write letters. Every parent will walk away with a notebook filled with information that they can use as an effective advocacy tool as they navigate and advocate in the coming year. Bring your IEP and any current evaluations that you may want to include in your notebook!

Pre-registration is preferred. Contact SUPAC at 443-4336 or by email at supac@syr.edu.

CSE Parent Member Training

Trainings currently being scheduled for the Fall. If you would like to schedule a Parent Member Training for your area, please contact us as soon as possible!