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10/22/2026

The right to FAPE is an educational entitlement of all students in the United States and its territories, guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Participants will learn what FAPE means for their child if they qualify for special education and related services.

10/22/2026

This presentation will a
a glimpse at IDEA's six major principles, focusing on student and parental rights
the responsibilities of public schools for students with disabilities.

10/22/2026

💡 **It’s a Great IDEA! Join us TODAY on Facebook Live for two presentations!**

🕛 **12:30 PM | Overview of IDEA**
Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), its disability categories, and key principles—including student and parent rights and school responsibilities.

🕑 **3:30 PM | Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)**
Explore what FAPE means for your child and how it relates to special education and related services.

📲 Tune in today to learn more about your child’s educational rights. We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

Presented By Josefina Gonzalez

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), children with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education. Participants will learn what is involved in a child meeting criterion for these specialized, tailored education services, which includes services (such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, special resource room), monitoring of progress, and annual goals.

10/21/2026

Presented By Josefina Gonzalez

Before receiving special education services, it's required that your child have an appropriate evaluation. This presentation will provide detailed information on how to request an evaluation, the policies regarding parental consent before their child can be evaluated and the relevant questions parents or youth may want to ask.

10/20/2026

The first session of The Road to Graduation is coming up this Wednesday, October 21!

FND and Project 10 Transition Education Network are partnering for this free six-part virtual webinar series to help families better understand graduation options, diploma pathways, transition planning, accommodations, assessments, and decisions that can shape a student’s future. The first session, Getting Started: Navigating the Road to Graduation, begins at 1:00 p.m. EST on Zoom.

Register and receive your Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4hoRdFK

10/16/2026