Fw: FEAT workshop on IDEA

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Hurry and sign up for this terrific new workshop on special education law

highlighting changes in the law that include the requirement that school

districts implement peer-reviewed, research-based instructional practices.

Opportunity for questions and personal help will be available in the afternoon.

The presenter, Myrna Silver, is an attorney with a reputation for outstanding

advocacy on behalf of families in special education cases. Don't miss this

opportunity to learn from one of the best in Texas! A registration form is

attached as well as pasted below. Space is limited so register early.

For workshop questions, email Geraldine Bliss at bbliss1@... .

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FEAT-Houston is pleased to present:

The New IDEA & Writing Effective IEPs: Parents as Partners

Presented by: Myrna Silver

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2006

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Registration: 8:30 a.m.

Location: Room 602, in Houston's First Baptist Church, located at the

Southwest Corner of 610 and I-10

7401 Katy Freeway, Houston 77024 (See below for more detailed directions.)

FEAT-Houston is proud to present a very special day devoted to helping parents

learn how to use the changes in IDEA 2004 to improve the programs and services

provided to their children by public schools. As an example, among the changes

in IDEA 2004 is a requirement for school districts to implement peer-reviewed,

research-based instructional practices. Dallas special education attorney,

Myrna Silver, will explain the changes in the law and how they will affect your

child's public school education. In the afternoon, Myrna will discuss how to

write IEPs that are likely to provide evidence of real progress, followed by a

hands-on workshop, which will include an opportunity for attendees to re-write

their children's IEP goals and objectives.

Myrna Silver received her B.A. from Columbia University, an M.A. from The City

College of New York, and J.D. from University of the Pacific, Mc School of

Law. Myrna Silver practices primarily in the area of special education law,

representing children with disabilities and their parents exclusively. She began

practicing law in 1994, after a successful career as a secondary school science

teacher. As an attorney, Myrna has helped parents of children with disabilities

obtain special education services for their children, improve the structure and

implementation of student's IEP's, and also obtain placements in private schools

at school district expense where a district was unable to provide a free,

appropriate education for a child. She has accomplished this through

participation in " ARD " (IEP team) meetings, mediations, and due process

hearings, including prosecuting and defending appeals to federal district and

appellate courts.

Registration and Fees: Register by January 11 to save! Box lunch will be

provided & is included in fee.

Individual $50.00 ($40 if before 1/11) Student

$25.00 (with documentation)

Married Couple $75.00 ($65 if before 1/11) Groups of 5 or more

$35/attendee (deduct $10 per group if before 1/11)

There are a limited number of scholarships/reduced rates available for families

experiencing financial hardship. Email Arzu Forough at a.forough@... to

inquire.

Please send check made out to FEAT-Houston to: Carol Sloan

22 Silverstrand Place

The Woodlands, TX 77381-4100

Confirmation of receipt of payment will be sent via e-mail. Questions about

registration may be sent to Carol Sloan at cysloan@... . For workshop

questions, email Geraldine Bliss at bbliss1@... .

Name:_______________________________ Are you Parent__ School

Personnel__ Other_______

Address:_____________________________ Email:

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Phone:____________________________

Total Attending:______________________ Amount

Enclosed:____________________

Names of Others Attending: (Please note category: Parent, School Staff,

Therapist etc.)

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Directions

Houston's First Baptist Church is located at the Southwest Corner of 610 and

I-10.

The physical address is 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston 77024

Directions from the Northwest side on Hwy. 290

a.. take Hwy. 290 east towards downtown

b.. exit 610 south (left 3 lanes on 290)

c.. exit I-10 west (right lane, towards Austin / San )

d.. stay in the right lane and take the first exit, which is Silber / Antoine

e.. at the first light, which is Silber, make a U-turn under the freeway

f.. stay on the frontage road and the church parking lot will be on the right.

Directions from the West side on I-10

a.. go east on I-10

b.. exit Silber / Post Oak (just before the 610 Loop)

c.. stay on the feeder road and the church parking lot will be on the right

just past the Ramada hotel and some apartments.

Directions from the Southwest side (outside the 610 Loop) on Hwy. 59

a.. go north on Hwy. 59 (towards downtown)

b.. exit 610 north

c.. exit I-10 west

d.. exit Silber / Antoine

e.. at the first light, which is Silber, make a U-turn under the freeway

f.. from the frontage road, the church will be ahead on the right.

Directions from Downtown or the East side on Hwy. 59

a.. take Hwy. 59 south

b.. exit 610 north

c.. exit I-10 west (towards Austin / San )

d.. exit Silber / Antoine (the first exit outside the loop)

e.. at the first light, which is Silber, make a U-turn under the freeway

f.. from the frontage road, the church will be ahead on the right.

Directions from Downtown or the East side on I-10

a.. take I-10 west (towards Austin / San )

b.. go past the 610 west loop

c.. exit Silber / Antoine (the first exit outside the loop)

d.. at the first light, which is Silber, make a U-turn under the freeway

e.. from the frontage road, the church will be ahead on the right.