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“Your Child, Your Voice: Summer Webinar Series – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence”

When

Wednesday, July 29, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Event Type

A free summer webinar series to help families gain tools, confidence and knowledge for navigating the special education system

Join the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Parent University at Chicago Public Schools and Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) for this four-part  “Your Child, Your Voice: Special Education Summer Webinar Series” from July 1 to Aug. 13.

The “Your Child, Your Voice” series will continue with “Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence” on July 29 from 12 to 1 p.m.

This session will provide guidance and resources to help students with disabilities and their families gain a better understanding of:

  • Special education rights
  • The Individualized Education Program (IEP) process
  • How to advocate for your child’s educational needs

The webinar is free and is open to anyone interested in this topic.

See the “Your Child, Your Voice” event page on FMPTIC’s website.

Register for the “Your Child, Your Voice” series on the OSD Parent University at Chicago Public Schools’ website.

The series will wrap up with “Ready, Set, School: Preparing for a Strong Start” on Aug. 13 from 12 to 1 p.m.