Parent Training: Working with your Child’s Classroom Team
Event Information
About this event
Parent Training Series
Working with your Child’s Classroom Team in Developing the Individual Education Plan
Presented by:Suzanna Launder, M.Ed.,
Hosted by: FAU CARD
Participants will demonstrate understanding of the IEP components, process and parent’s rights.
Training Objective:
Identify IEP components, process and ensure meaningful involvement in the development of your child’s IEP.
About the Presenter
Susanna is a native Floridian who earned both her Bachelor's and Master's in Exceptional Student Education with an emphasis on Emotional Disturbances and Varying Exceptionalities from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Susanna worked as a Special Education Teacher in a variety of settings including inclusive general education classrooms, self-contained special education classrooms and a public school day program for students with Autism for over a decade. During her time in the classroom, Susanna, worked collaboratively with parents, fellow educators, paraprofessionals and administrators to enhance learning environments to meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Susanna maintains licensure in both Exceptional Student Education, kindergarten through 12th grade, and General Education, kindergarten through sixth grade.
About FAU CARD
The FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) provides expert consulting, training and support, at no charge, for people with autism and related disabilities, their families and the professionals serving them. FAU CARD’s goal is to optimize the potential of the individuals we serve by helping them become valued members of their communities, enabling them to learn, work, communicate and socialize. If an accommodation(s) for a disability is required, please call 561-297-2055 or e-mail us at CARD@fau.edu, a minimum of 5 working days in advance of the date of the event. As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, we have had to rely on the community for support. Help us provide free support and assistance to people with autism and related disabilities. To donate to FAU CARD visit: http://coe.fau.edu/centersandprograms/card/donate.php
