IEP PROCESS AND YOUR RIGHTS; RELIGIOUS-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS AT CHURCH

TOOL FOR SCHOOL:  THE IEP PROCESS AND PARENTS' RIGHTS presented by Josie Thomas, Exec Director of the Parents' Place of Maryland.    This presentation will include:  How to request an IEP meeting and evals; practical work on writing goals and objectives; an explanation of what facilitated IEP meeting is and how to request one; and more.  Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions.  Sponsored by the Autism Society Montgomery County MD, The Arc of Montgomery County, and Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County, this meeting will be held on December 11, 2012, from 7-9PM, at the Arc Montgomery County, in Rockville, MD.  FREE.  To register, call 301-984-5777 x1275 or email haydeed@arcmontmd.org, 

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS AND 'JUST MOMS' OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN  at McLean Bible Church in Leesburg, VA (about 10 minutes from the Tyson's Corner Mall). 
The Parent Support Group, provides an open door, i.e., a safe place, for parents of children/adults with special needs.  At this support group, participants are encouraged to share their pain, loss, anger, frustration, etc., with others who understand.  This meeting uses God's Word for hope, encouragement, and inspiration.  Meetings are held on Sundays, from 12:30-1:30PM, room 1410.  Upcoming meeting dates:  December 23, 2013, January 13 & 27, 2013.  Details: via email Isabelle Brugere or call 703-639-2000 x3434.

The Moms' Small Group, is a place where moms can go and connect with other women who have children with special needs.  Meetings are held on every other Thursday morning, from 10AM-12N, at Room 1605.  Upcoming meeting dates:  December 13, 2012, January 10 & 24, 2013.  Details: via email Isabelle Brugere or call 703-639-2000 x3434.