Talk to an Education Advocate
If you live in Alameda, Contra Costa or Yolo Counties, an Education Advocate can talk to you about special education and give you resources so you can make informed decisions about your child's education and other individual needs.
Call 800-348-4232
Foster Youth Resources for Education (FYRE)
In October 2006, the first center focused on the educational needs of foster youth with disabilities to be funded by the US Department of Education opened its doors. DREDF's Foster Youth Resources for Education (FYRE) trains and provides follow up technical assistance and advocacy support to foster caregivers, family members, older foster youth, child welfare workers, and dependency personnel in Alameda County, California. The education advocates at FYRE work collaboratively with the Alameda County Office of Education's Foster Youth Services program, local education agencies and the Alameda County Social Services Agency.
NEW! A workshop on special education - Second Monday of the Month
"Understanding Special Education" is an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), 2212 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA
Date: Second Monday of the month
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 (Pizza and salad included!)
Contact: Katie Keil at kkeil@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 227
