2007 / 2008

ARD Clinics

ARD Clinics are held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Family to Family Network Office,

13150 FM 529, Suite 106, Houston, TX  77041 (northwest corner of N. Eldridge and FM 529).

The F2F team will be on hand to answer your specific questions

so that you can be well prepared for your child’s ARD meetings.

Bring your questions, your child's educational paperwork and a lunch.

Thursday, September 20 – Focus on IEP Goals

Are my child’s IEP goals meeting his or her needs? Learn how to know if your child’s IEP goals are appropriate and how to make changes if they are not. Bring a copy of your child’s IEP to this informative, hands-on meeting.

Tuesday, November 13 – What To Do When You Don’t Agree

Learn the appropriate steps to take when you don’t agree with ARD committee decisions. Also, Dustin Rynders from Advocacy, Inc. will be on hand to explain how to prioritize your concerns and give you information regarding mediation, the complaints process, and due process.

Tuesday, January 15 – Preparing for ARD

Parents are an important part of the ARD committee. Every member of the committee must prepare for ARD meetings, including parents! Learn how to prepare so that you can be an active and involved participant in your child’s ARD meeting. Following a short presentation, we will break into small groups based on subjects of interest to discuss specific needs. Be sure to bring your child’s current ARD document for reference.

Tuesday, March 11 – Early Childhood Transition (From ECI to PPCD)

Parents who have children transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention into the school district or parents who have young children with a disability that are just entering the school district should attend this clinic. Learn how the ARD process works before your first ARD meeting. Be prepared so that you can be the best advocate for your child.

The ARD Clinic is free of charge, but space is limited.

Please RSVP as soon as possible to 713-466-6304 or f2fbrenda@sbcglobal.net.