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Educational Rights 101: Learn the correct language and terms to use when communicating with school.

Join our PSS Agent and legal expert Norma Francullo in a recorded webinar to guide you through the ins and outs of legal framework that supports your interactions with the school.

Learn the language of educational rights and how to advocate for your dyslexic child. Parents of children with dyslexia must learn to exercise both their rights and responsibilities in order advocate effectively. In this webinar, participants will: 

 
  • Gain knowledge of federal legislation and school processes from a dyslexia perspective as it pertains to Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). 
  • Learn how to communicate and collaborate effectively in the advocacy process to advance your child’s opportunity and success in school.

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