Presented by Rachel Holowicki, LEP
Includes 1.5 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test.
The special education process in schools can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If a child has a disability that impacts their education, they are entitled to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan. This presentation will discuss the basics of these federal programs and help you understand how to request support for your clients and their families. As community mental health providers, understanding the special education system can help you advocate for clients, children, and their families.
Program Goal
This presentation seeks to educate mental health professionals not currently practicing in schools about the special education process. This will help attendees better understand how to support clients and their families with disabilities in the school system. Attendees will understand the different options for support and how to assist families navigating the special education process.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify two differences between IEP's and IEE's
- Define two federal rights children and families have under IDEA and Section 504
- Describe three steps that will assist families in initiating the special education process
- Explain two differences between IEP and 504 plans
About the Presenter
Rachel Holowicki, LEP #4257 specializes in helping children facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and anxiety. She has worked as a Developmental Therapist, School Psychologist, and Licensed Educational Psychologist in Illinois and California. Rachel is dedicated to ensuring that each student receives the tailored support they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Her expertise extends to addressing the needs of gifted learners, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations and enrichment opportunities. Rachel is currently pursuing continuing education to become a Diplomat in School Neuropsychology.
Rachel offers comprehensive assessments and specialized support for children facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and anxiety. With a focus on individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, Rachel is dedicated to ensuring that each student receives the tailored support they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Her expertise extends to addressing the needs of gifted learners, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations and enrichment opportunities.
This is an introductory level course.
TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs
If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. This course meets the qualifications of 1.5 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider (CEPA 052466).
The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.
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