Creative Tutors of Plano
Category: Advocating
with Pete Wright, Esq
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, is being sponsored by the National Autism Association of North Texas and the Autism Society of Collin County.
The program will be held at:
First Baptist Church of Plano
1300 East 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Program Description
One-day special education law and advocacy programs focus on four areas:
special education law, rights and responsibilities
tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
SMART IEPs
introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific.
I highly recommend this conference to anyone who has a child with special needs or a learning disability. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Creative Tutors Plano.
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You know your child better than anyone else. The school is involved with your child for a few years. You are involved with your child for life. You should play an active role in planning your child’s education.
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Teens with learning disabilities (LD) can struggle in school. But they may also have problems outside of school. Homework can be a source of frustration. In addition, teens with LD may also suffer from low self-esteem or have problems with social relationships. Parents can help by being supportive and encourage teens in their efforts as well as gain the knowledge you need to understand the specific learning disability your teen is struggling with.
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Recently while visiting with a special education teacher, the teacher shared with me that a child had been successful due to the parent being a wonderful advocate for her child and Creative Tutors collaboratively working with his teachers and school. I believe that every parent should be an effective advocate for his/her child and I have spoken on how to be an effective advocate and I share these tips with my clients and attend ARD meetings with them. Following are several tips on advocating for your child.
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Meet Jan Coltrain-Sapp | Owner
Jan Coltrain-Sapp is the owner of the Creative Tutors Plano. The role is a natural for her since she has always had a passion for education...both from a teaching and from a learning perspective. A Creative Tutors customer before she became an owner, Coltrain-Sapp calls Creative Tutors her "life preserver." When her daughter began having educational and learning difficulties at the age of three, Coltrain-Sapp became very active in her education. Through finding solutions for her daughter, she gained experience with the educational system and the law. She also developed heightened awareness of children's educational needs. Her experience as a working parent gives her particular sensitivity to other parents who work and want the best education for their child.
Coltrain-Sapp graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa with a business education major and taught at the community college level. Subsequently, she pursued an MBA in HR and Personnel Management at Northeast Missouri University and received her law degree from the University of Iowa.