CAP Volunteer Training- FULL

CUSTODY ADVOCACY TRAINING Presented by: The Custody Advocacy Program of Council for Children’s Rights Hosted by: Alston & Bird, LLP 7.75 Hours of CLE or CPE Credit (Approval Pending) Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM At this time all spaces have been filled and we are not accepting new registrations-  please email […]

Cheers for a Cause- Happy Hour at Divine Barrel Brewing

Divine Barrel Brewing 3701 N Davidson St Suite #203, Charlotte, NC

Come join us for a casual evening to support the Council for Children's Rights and learn more about our work! Whether you're a long-time supporter, volunteer, or just want to support Charlotte's kids— we want to see you there. Bring a friend who hasn't heard of us yet to help spread the word about our […]

First Wednesdays: Preparing for the IEP Annual Review Meeting

Children and Family Services Building, Training Room 1 601 E. 5th Street, Charlotte, NC

For students receiving special education services, an Annual Review of your student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is required each year. This workshop will help you feel more confident in advocating for your student during this important meeting. As we discuss the most significant components of the IEP document, follow along with your student’s most recent IEP.

First Wednesdays: Eliminating Bullying for Children with Disabilities

Children and Family Services Building, Training Room 1 601 E. 5th Street, Charlotte, NC

Too many students experience bullying at school, and often families feel powerless when they learn that their student is being bullied. Students with disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their non-disabled peers, and it can have a profound impact on their ability to learn. This workshop will explore the obligations of schools to take immediate action when they learn that bullying is occurring to a student with a disability, and steps you can take to protect your students.

First Wednesdays: School Discipline for Children with Disabilities

Children and Family Services Building, Training Room 1 601 E. 5th Street, Charlotte, NC

IEP, FBA, BIP, MDR, OSS, ISS…Find out how to decipher all the acronyms and learn more about school discipline processes for students with disabilities. Suspensions from school impede your student’s learning and overall academic achievement, and often are related to your student’s disability. This workshop will help you understand the laws protecting students with disabilities when they are excluded from school and how to better advocate for your student’s emotional and behavioral needs.

First Wednesdays: Strategies for a Successful IEP Meeting

Children and Family Services Building, Training Room 1 601 E. 5th Street, Charlotte, NC

Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings can be stressful for families of students with disabilities. This workshop is designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals working with students with IEPs feel better equipped to advocate successfully during these meetings. You will learn when to request an IEP meeting, how to prepare for the meeting, strategies to use during the meeting, and best practices following the meeting.