The Long Island
Advocacy Center
for the legal rights of students and individuals with disabilities serving Nassau and Suffolk
Thank you for your interest!
Enrollment for the 2012 class is FULL, however, to be added to the wait list in case of cancellations and for future training opportunities, please fill out the form below
The LIAC’s Lay Advocacy Training will teach participants the core competencies in lay advocacy.
We are implementing the curriculum provided by our PTIC partner, The Advocacy Center in Rochester, NY.
You will have the opportunity to learn from several sources in the field!
Here is a peek at our outstanding 2010 class!
Lay Advocacy is a multi-session training series which prepares parents or guardians of children with disabilities to better advocate within the educational system for their own children and as a volunteer for other families, too. Participants are selected through an application process. There is no fee for this training. Food and beverages will be provided.
The Lay Advocacy training series will be hosted by the Long Island Parent Center, Center for Community Inclusion at the LIU Brentwood Campus.
After completing the series, you will be connected to our growing group of Lay Advocacy trainees to continue to learn, network as well as give and receive support!
NOTE: 2012 Class is at capacity, please fill out form below to be added to waiting list
Topics to be covered include:
*Fostering positive interaction between schools and families
*Successful methods to approach IEP and 504 meetings
*Improving communication skills
*Learn about evaluation, classification, and Least Restrictive Environment
*Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans
*Conflict resolution
*Developing effective IEP or 504 plans
*Self advocacy, transitioning to adulthood
*How to help others in the special education process
The Lay Advocacy training series will be hosted by the Long Island Parent Center, Center for Community Inclusion at the LIU Brentwood Campus.
After completing the series, you will be connected to our growing group of Lay Advocacy trainees to continue to learn, network as well as give and receive support!
NOTE: 2012 Class is at capacity, please fill out form below to be added to waiting list
Topics to be covered include:
*Fostering positive interaction between schools and families
*Successful methods to approach IEP and 504 meetings
*Improving communication skills
*Learn about evaluation, classification, and Least Restrictive Environment
*Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans
*Conflict resolution
*Developing effective IEP or 504 plans
*Self advocacy, transitioning to adulthood
*How to help others in the special education process
For assistance in Nassau: For assistance in Suffolk
Telephone: 516.248.2222 x.10 Telephone: 631.234.0467 x. 10
Fax: 516.248.2290 Fax: 631.234.4069
