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TRAININGS
Matrix offers trainings on Special Education and special needs related topics through our offices and can provide presentations to your organization or school upon request. All trainings are FREE.
• Building Confidence & Building a Better IEP [online]
• Organize Your IEP Papers [by appointment - Novato Office]
ONLINE TRAINING
Matrix is pleased to offer FREE online training. These courses are designed to help you develop valuable skills that will allow you to be the strongest advocate on behalf of your child.
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In this self-directed training, you will learn Special Education basics and tips for effective advocacy. Allow 30 minutes to complete the entire training, although you may stop and restart at any time. Directed toward parents of children with special needs, “Building Confidence and Building a Better IEP” is our first venture into the world of e-learning. Please take a few minutes at the end of the training to give us your feedback. Thanks!
Topics included in the training are:
• The principles of Special Education (IDEA)
• Parent rights
• Key features of the IEP
• Least restrictive environment
• Effective advocacy
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE TRAINING NOW.
individual appointments available
Organize Your IEP Binder Workshop
Create an IEP Binder to help you get and stay organized. Matrix now offers individual appointments for our Organize Your IEP Papers Workshop. Call 415. 884.3535 to make an appointment. Families from any of our four counties are invited to participate.
EXAMPLES OF PAST TRAININGS:
• Workshop: Be Your Child's Best Special Education Advocate
2 hours. How can parents be the strong, resourceful advocates that kids in Special Education need? A great workshop for parents new to the world of Special Ed, or for those who want to learn new (or expand) their advocacy skills. Given by Stephanie Smith Stein, Director of Parent Services for Matrix.
• Turning 3 Years Old - Now What?
1.5 hours. Transition to preschool for Early Start program families.
- Timing and deadlines – what parents need to know
- What to expect during and after the transition
- Goodbye to Individual Family Service Plan – hello to Individual Education Plan
- Q & A with the panel (North Bay Regional Center, Sonoma County Office of Education, Early Learning Institute, Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center)
Training events are funded in part by grants from the U.S. Dept. of Education through the Northern California Coaltion 4 (NCC4) Grant #H328M020015 and the California Dept. of Education through the Family Empowerment Centers (FEC) Grant #H027A030116.
