Special Education Advocacy Webinar Series: Your Child, Your Voice – “Unlocking ESY: What Families Need to Know”

Find the tools, confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the special education system successfully in this free webinar series for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities

Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) for its “Special Education Advocacy Webinar Series: Your Child, Your Voice.”

This nine-part series will kick off with “Unlocking Extended School Year (ESY) Services: What Families Need to Know”  on May 7 from 12 to 1 p.m.

This engaging series will equip families with the tools, confidence and knowledge they need to navigate special education successfully.

Each session will offer practical strategies and real-life support on topics including:

• Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
• Extended School Year (ESY) services
• Managing transitions
• Advocating effectively
• Partnering with schools to support your child’s growth

The series is free and open to any families and caregivers who want to gain skills and feel more empowered in navigating their child’s education every step of the way.

See the “Special Education Advocacy Webinar Series: Your Child, Your Voice” event page on FMPTIC’s website for more details.

Sign up for “Unlocking ESY: What Families Need to Know” on Zoom.

For questions, please contact Zoubida Pasha at zpasha@fmptic.org.

The series will continue from 12 to 1 p.m. on:

• May 21 – “Staying on Track: Simple Ways to Monitor Your Child’s Progress”
• June 4 – “Ready for What’s Next: Transition Planning Made Simple”
• June 18 – “Big Changes, Big Feelings: Supporting Your Child Through Transitions”
• July 2 –  “Building Skills at Home: Supporting Everyday Learning”
• July 16 – “You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care”
• July 30 – “Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School”
• Aug. 13 – “Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence”
• Aug. 27 – “Ready, Set, School: Preparing for a Strong Start”