Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center

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.

new ONLINE TRAINING
Matrix is pleased to now 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.

Current Trainings:
• Building Confidence & Building a Better IEP [online]
• Understanding & Accessing California Regional Center Services [online]
• Organize Your IEP Papers Workshop [Novato Office]
• Special Education Rights (Vallejo Community Center]

ieptraining

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.

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regcentertraining UNDERSTANDING & ACCESSING CALIFORNIA'S REGIONAL CENTER SERVICES

In this 2nd self-directed training, Understanding and Accessing California's Regional Center Services, you will learn who is eligible for Regional Centers in California and how to access their services. Allow 40 minutes to complete the entire training, which may be stopped and started at any time. This interactive training is directed toward parents of children with developmental disabilities who may qualify for regional center services, although anyone can benefit from the information. We would appreciate your participation in a brief survey and evaluation after you have completed the course. Thank you!
Included in the training:
• The laws that direct regional center services
• Direct links to many legal citations and helpful resources
• Description of the requirements for the Individual Program Plan
• How to prepare for an IPP meeting
• What to do if you disagree
• Advocacy resources

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE TRAINING NOW.

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binder1st Wednesday of the month | Organize Your IEP Papers Workshop is a relaxed “hands on” event to have fun getting organized and meet other parents.  Offered the 1st Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am in the Novato office. Families from any of our 4 counties are invited to attend. Registration required. Call (415) 884-3535.

For more details call 415.884.3535 or sign up for our monthly Networker Express newsletter.

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specedtrainingSaturday, October 16, 2010 | Special Education Rights presented by Area 4Developmental Disabilities Board, Matrix Parent Network, and the Office of Clients' Rights/Advocacy/Disability Rights California. This FREE workshop is to help you better understand the special education process and your rights. Come learn about IEPS, IEP Process and Timelines, and your rights in the IEP process. Please RSVP by October 8 at 707-648-4073 or email: AB4@scdd.ca.gov
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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.