Educational Support for Students With Disabilities
Research shows that students with disabilities and mental health diagnoses face more disciplinary actions and encounters with the juvenile justice system than their peers without these diagnoses. It’s no surprise these students struggle in class and become disengaged with school.
The good news: Special services and advocacy resources are available to help these students get a quality education, graduate from high school and make a plan for the future.
More Information
Tune in Tuesday, July 15, 12 p.m. CT to learn:
- How to request an evaluation for special education services for a student with a suspected disability
- Tips for identifying school plans that support students with disabilities
- Ways to navigate school advocacy resources in Tennessee, including Individualized Education Programs.
The webinar will offer helpful guidance to parents, teachers, mental health professionals, social workers, special education professionals, school administrators and more.
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation, or feel free to submit questions in advance here.
About the Speakers
Lydia Burris, LAPSW, is a team leader and social worker at the Education Rights Project. She provides educational advocacy to parents and guardians of students with disabilities. She is also involved in policy advocacy, teaches courses on disability studies and youth justice at Lipscomb University, and is a BeWell in School board member.
Jordyn M. Conley joined the Education Rights Project in 2021 after serving as criminal defense attorney. As an education attorney, she provides legal representation to families in school meetings and discipline appeals. She also has a guardian ad litem practice and serves as an educational surrogate for children whose parents are not available to make school decisions.
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