The Special Education Legal Clinic offers parents and guardians an opportunity to meet with a special education advocate or attorney in an open and welcoming environment to ask questions and discuss specific challenges related to education. Clinic staff members and volunteers will help guide parents and guardians through the special education process and provide resources to request and secure special education services.
Registration and more information at https://lawyers4students.com/legalclinic.
The Clinic includes a group workshop followed by a Q&A panel from special education professionals. Attendees may participate in-person or virtually. Free 30-minute individual guidance sessions with attorneys are available for scheduling as well.
2022 Workshops are scheduled every second Monday from 7-8pm, followed by a Q&A Panel from 8-8:30pm:
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Feb. 14: OCECD: Who We Are and What We Do
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March 14: Reducing Barriers Through Advocacy – Tips for Parents from OCECD
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April 11: Autism Awareness by OCECD
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May 9: Parent/Professional Communication by OCECD
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June 13: Understanding AD/HD by OCECD
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August 8: English and Spanish Services and Supports by OCECD