WORKSHOP OFFERS OVERVIEW OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS

LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools is offering a workshop for families of children receiving special education services. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Board of Education Meeting Room of the Central Administration Office located at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650

The purpose of this workshop is to help families become effective participants at school meetings by providing an understanding of the special education process, knowledge of parental rights and responsibilities, and additional resources available to families. All parents and guardians of children with Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) are encouraged to attend.

To register for this free workshop, please contact Ms. Susan Shannon by phone at 301-863-4069, or by email at smshannon@smcps.org.com .

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