FREE IDEA Classes!
20 E Jackson St. Room 300
Chicago, IL 60604
Register Online for Upcoming Workshops
You must pre-register for all upcoming workshops.
FRCD Workshops are presented at 20 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 300 Chicago, IL 60604.
You can complete a registration form online or call our office at: (312) 939-3513 TDD: (312) 939-3519.
Individualized Education Program (IEP Workshop) English/Spanish
This workshop covers information on the rules and regulations related to creating the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Who is eligible for an IEP? What does the federal law (IDEA) say about the IEP? What is the purpose of the IEP? Who is on the IEP Team? What should be included in an IEP?
Saturday Febuary 4, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday March 3, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday April 14, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday May 5, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday June 2, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Six Principles of IDEA (Special Education Rights Workshop) English / Spanish
This workshop covers an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act): Evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and Procedural Safeguards.
Tuesday February 7, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday February 18, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Tuesday March 6, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday March 17, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Tuesday April 3, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday April 21, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Tuesday May 1, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday May 19, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Tuesday June 5, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday June 23, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy English/Spanish
Tired of getting the run-around while wading through and alphabet soup of acronyms and not being sure of what you can and should do to help your child?
This workshop will provide you with these important tools:
• Going from frustration to power,
• Who is an advocate and why be an advocate?
• Follow six skills to effective advocacy.
Saturday June 26, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Transition From Early Intervention to Early Childhood
Focuses on the transition from early intervention services to the public education system and the development of the first IEP.
Saturday March 10, 10:00 am-1:00 pm (Guest Speaker from Illinois Parents of Visual Impairment) Register Online!Transition to Post-Secondary Education
Discusses issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life/post-secondary education, identifying outcomes and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and young adults will
become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages, and ensure a dignified life as a contributing citizen.
Saturday February 11, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register Online!
Saturday April 28, 10:00 am-1:00 pm (Guest Speaker from Autism Society of Illinois) Register Online!
