Upcoming workshops on the special education process in Prince William County

A series of evening workshops for parents, educators, and community members will provide information on the special education process.

The three sessions will take place from 7-9 p.m. in room 1101 A/B at the Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas. PWCS Office of Special Education staff will present.

The workshops are:

• Thursday, October 15 - “Understanding Special Education: School Intervention, Referral, Evaluation, and Eligibility”

• Thursday, October 22 - “Understanding Special Education: Parents as Partners in the IEP Process”

• Thursday, October 29 - “Understanding Special Education: Parental Rights in Dispute Resolution”

Attend one, two, or all three sessions.

The free workshops are offered by the PWCS Office of Special Education Parent Resource Center. Advance registration is required. To preregister, or for further information, contact the Parent Resource Center at 703.791.8846 (Voice), 703.791.8847 (TDD) or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Individuals requiring accommodations, such as sign or foreign language interpreter services, are asked to preregister by 4:30 p.m. one week prior to the scheduled workshop.

Staff can earn six state recertification points by attending all three workshops in the series. PWCS staff members should register online through the electronic register.

The Kelly Leadership Center is located at 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas.