Upcoming Events
DREDF's Parent and Family Advocacy Program
Training Schedule – 2008
For more information on any of our Workshops contact DREDF at 510-644-2555 or iephelp@dredf.org
NEW! IEP CLINIC – First Tuesday of Every Month
DREDF holds a free Individual Education Program (IEP) clinic once a month for parents who want help strategizing and preparing for an upcoming IEP meeting. Appointments are required. Call or email Catherine Engstrom at 510-644-2555 ext. 227 or cengstrom@dredf.org
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), 2212 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA
Date: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (30 minute appointments)
Contact: Catherine Engstrom at cengstrom@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 227
5.22.08 An overview of Alameda County Special Education Resources and DREDF sponsored by the Recruitment, Development and Support Workgroup for Alameda County Placement Services.
Where: Alameda County Office, 22225 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
5.29.08 An overview of special education, Alameda County special education and disability resources and DREDF for the Foster Family Agency Department at Alameda County Placement Services.
Where: Alameda County Offices, 22225 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
6.26.2008 Transition to Adulthood
A workshop for Court Appointed Special Advocates in Alameda County with DREDF education advocates will provide information on how to develop IEPs with transition goals, what IDEA and Section 504 say about transition, and other resources for preparing a student with disabilities in foster care to transition out of high school to post-secondary education or work.
Where: CASA offices of Alameda County, 1000 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro, CA
When: Thursday, June 26
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
9.18.2008 Behavior
A workshop for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on behavior plans for students with disabilities with a focus on children and youth in foster care.
Where: CASA offices of Alameda County, 1000 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro, CA
When: Thursday, September 18, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
9.23.08 Understanding Special Education
An overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws for juvenile justice employees. Sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Association.
Where: Alameda County Probation Building, Dept. 150, 400 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Time: 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
10.15.08 Special Education for Foster Families
An overview of special education and its intersection with the foster care system. This workshop will cover how laws protecting the rights of children with disabilities and youth in foster care work together. The content of the training is targeted at foster families and foster agency staff so that they can gain a better understanding of special education and other disability rights laws.
Where: A Better Way Foster Family Agency, 3200 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Info: Please contact Catherine Engstrom at DREDF for more information about this workshop.
cengstrom@dredf.org or 510-644-2555
11.6.2008 AB3232 Mental Health Services
A workshop for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will provide information about the mental health services available for students under AB3632.
Where: CASA offices of Alameda County, 1000 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro, CA
When: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
