Supporting Your Child’s Learning: What to Do When They Need Extra Help
$15.00
Description
(September 2025)
Is your child struggling in school? Do you suspect they may need additional support or services? Join us for this informative webinar designed to help families navigate the complex world of special education and student support services in public schools.
In this session, you’ll learn:
1. How to recognize when your child may need an educational evaluation
2. How to request an evaluation, and what steps to take if the school denies your request
3. The differences between IEPs, 504 Plans, and other school-based interventions
4. How to advocate for appropriate services and accommodations based on your child’s educational rights
Abigail Adkins is an attorney with the Education Law Advocacy Project at Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS), where she represents low-income students and their families across 33 counties in southern Minnesota. Abigail is passionate about increasing educational opportunities for students of color and those with disabilities.
Watch time: 90 minutes
Eligible Certificate of Completion time: 90 minutes
Available until September 30, 2026