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“Your Child, Your Voice: Special Education Advocacy Series – Effective Communication and Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School”

When

Thursday, July 30, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Event Type

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

Part 7 will provide tips for communicating and building partnerships in “Effective Communication and Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School” on July 30 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 “Your Child, Your Voice: Special Education Advocacy Series” event page on FMPTIC’s website for more details.

Sign up for “Effective Communication and Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School” and any of the other sessions on Zoom.

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

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

  • Aug. 13 – “Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence”
  • Aug. 27 – “Ready, Set, School: Preparing for a Strong Start”