Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Advocacy: The Hidden Layers
December 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$27.
Monday, December 16, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Presented by: Shannon Iacobacci, MPsych
This month is about how an effective IEP goes far beyond academic accommodations. This comprehensive session will discuss often-overlooked aspects of IEPs, including strategies for meaningful inclusion, critical safety planning, and essential transition preparation for life beyond school. Whether your child is just starting their educational journey or approaching graduation, this training will provide you with the knowledge and tools to advocate for a holistic IEP that addresses your child’s unique needs. Discover how to uncover these hidden layers and secure the complete support your child deserves for success in school and beyond.
This training is open to individuals across the U.S., 7-8:30 pm EST, 6-7:30 pm CT, 5-6:30 pm MT, and 4-5:30 pm PST.
Cost: $27 until 12/09, then $39
For parents, caregivers, and professionals across the U.S.
Shannon Iacobacci, MS, specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), training parents and professionals on strategies to support individuals with FASD at home, in the classroom, and the community. She works with parents and organizations at the intersection of developmental disabilities, trauma, mental health struggles, and special education. She is passionate about helping parents and professionals understand how brain differences impact daily living, behaviors, and access to traditional interventions, due to her personal lived experience raising and advocating for multiple children with varying developmental disabilities. She supports families through the IEP process in collaboration with the IEP team to create appropriate accommodations and support across all academic environments. Shannon specializes in neurodevelopmental disabilities, prenatal alcohol exposure, prenatal substance exposure, toxic stress exposure, childhood trauma, adoption-related issues, foster care-related issues, and attachment, sharing a strengths-based approach to parenting and teaching.