Past Webinar: Advocating for Your Child in a Changing School Environment

How can parents be good advocates for their children at school during these uncertain times?

During this webinar, presenter Micah Grant, Natomas Unified School District Trustee, discusses how a school district makes decisions, such as decisions about the 2020 – 2021 school year, and how you can stay informed and also make your voice heard by the school board, administrators and teachers where you live.

You will also hear from Marina Ibarra, Social Worker at Valley Children’s Hospital, who provides her insight into how parents can navigate the school system to keep their kids with bleeding disorders safe and healthy while at school.  Ms. Ibarra also gives some strategies to help your child have a successful year.  We have questions and answers at the end of the webinar.

Please see below for the slides from this webinar and some other resources for parents.  We will post the webinar video later today.

• IEP/504 Flowsheet: My Student Has a Bleeding Disorder- Now What?
• Planning for a 504 Plan or Individual Education Plan (IEP) Handout
• School Care Plan Form
• Navigating the School System PowerPoint
• COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School-Based Programs (7/17/2020)
• Guidance Memo from Community Alliance for Special Education, “Special Education Rights During School Closures Due to COVID-19”

Part 1: Advocating with Your School District

Part 2: Understanding 504 Plans & IEPs