First SEPTA Meeting of the school year! Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 7PM - VIRTUAL
Title: Special Education in the Real World
Guest Speaker: Catherine Whitcher, MEd, founder and CEO of Master IEP Coach®
https://meet.google.com/chk-xudg-zcc
This is a unique opportunity to hear from a nationally known advocate who has impacted thousands of lives through her advocacy efforts!
Whether your child is a senior or you're well-versed in IEP matters, we guarantee that you'll gain invaluable insights, worth far more than what you might typically pay hundreds of dollars for. If you're an educator, support staff member, or general education teacher, this is an opportunity you simply can't afford to miss. Join us to experience the passion, expertise, and advocacy strategies that can empower you to strengthen the vital link between home and school.
Summary:
Get ready to level up at "Special Education in the Real World!" We're diving deep into the realities faced by students, families, and educators, and preparing to transform challenges into triumphs this school year. With proven Master IEP Coach® Methods, you can crush misconceptions inside our school system and prepare your IEP team to provide meaningful and inclusive learning experiences. You'll walk away with practical strategies to create dynamic IEPs, tailored to the unique needs of every child. Together we can use the IEP process to empower children to thrive academically and socially while embracing the beauty of neurodiversity.
Bio:
Catherine Whitcher, MEd, founder and CEO of Master IEP Coach®, experienced the struggles of the Special Education system both as a certified teacher and as a sister to a wonderful man with Down syndrome. For the past 25 years, she has been creating nationwide change in special education by assisting parents and teachers in developing IEPs that work in the real world. Catherine currently leads the largest independent organization nationwide of parents and teachers working together to build better special education outcomes for the real world. She’s an expert in conflict resolution and leadership at the IEP table while always keeping the focus on preparing every child for further education, employment, and independent living.
Learn More: www.catherinewhitcher.com
