Upcoming Webinars

Each session will feature an informative presentation and then the speakers will respond to questions from the participants.

Presented by Jennifer Spencer, Educational Specialist at the Indiana Department of Education. This FAQ ( 2/2023) serves to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information regarding Indiana’s alternate diploma and supersedes all previously issued guidance on this topic. This document also provides clarification surrounding recent legislative changes impacting both the alternate diploma and Indiana’s graduation rate calculation. The alternate diploma is a standards-based diploma available to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities (as defined in 511 IAC 7-32-93.5) who participate in the state’s alternate assessment and meet the criteria set forth in 511 IAC 6-7.1-10. The alternate diploma may not be awarded to any other students aside from those identified as meeting the criteria outlined in 511 IAC 7-32-93.5 and for whom a case conference committee has determined the alternate diploma is appropriate. 

An Individual Education Program (IEP) is a written document, developed by the case conference committee, that describes how a student will access general education curriculum and special education and related services needed to participate in the educational environment. This presentation will provide an overview of the components of the IEP and emphasizes parent involvement in the development of the IEP for their child.

Participants will be presented with a brief introduction to the IN*SOURCE organization. The remainder of the session will be facilitated as a flexible and responsive conversation to address the questions posed by participants. The content of each session will vary based on the interests of the group. Special Guest: BRIGETTE TAVÁREZ

This training will focus on the discipline regulations in Article 7. When a student with a disability breaks a school rule, the student may be disciplined the same as a student without a disability. However, there are protections for a student with a disability related to service and placement decisions. Article 7 provides direction to both parents and schools on how to access educational services while maintaining an orderly and safe learning environment.

This session reviews the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and how parents can use the Six Principles of IDEA to help them express concerns about their child's special education program. Basic information about the IEP and dispute resolution are included. This session also helps parents identify issues of concern, organize documents, prepare information, and communicate effectively during the case conference. This class will help parents become their child's best advocate and build positive relationships with school personnel.