Summary
Disability Rights Wisconsin and Community Ties will hold an in-person training on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in February. This training will help people learn more about what Individualized Education Plans are and be better prepared for meetings and advocating for students that need these plans.
About the Training
In February, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Community TIES (Training, Intervention, and Evaluation Services) will hold a training about Individualized Education Plans (IEP). This is a beginner-level training for people who attend Individualized Education Plan meetings, like guardians, parents, and providers like case managers.
The training will teach about:
- the Individualized Education Plan process.
- what is discussed at an IEP meeting.
- how to read the IEP document.
By understanding this complicated process, you will become more involved in the team and can better advocate for your student’s needs.
Training Information
Date and Time: February 13, 2025; 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: In-person at UW South Madison Partnership.
2238 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53713
Event Page and Information via Community Outreach Wisconsin and the Waisman Center.
Registration Information
Register for this training here.
Registration Fee: $30
Cancellation Information: If you cancel your registration within 24 hours before the start of the training, you will be charged the full registration fee.
About the Presenters
Colin Fass (pronouns: he, him, his)
Colin is a UW Community TIES Behavior Consultant who supports people with developmental disabilities and emotional behavioral disabilities, their families, care providers and schools throughout Dane County. He has over eighteen years of experience, fifteen of which were in the school system, including roles as a Special Education teacher and Program Support Teacher. Colin brings a wealth of knowledge related to education and educational law, Assistive Technology, as well as a powerful background supporting individuals with Autism and individuals experiencing mental health challenges. He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Washington. He believes that, by working together, we can overcome any challenges and help people live up to their full potential.
Phyllis Greenberger (pronouns: she, her, hers)
Phyllis is a Supervising Advocacy Specialist at Disability Rights Wisconsin, where she has been an advocate since 1990. She provides advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families, with a particular focus on children with mental health needs. Her work includes individual advocacy at schools, hospitals, treatment centers and in the community, as well as systems advocacy, with an emphasis on better services for children and families.