Special Education Advocacy Academy

What is an Academy?
A one-day, hands-on course for parents, guardians and parent advocates on how to advocate for special education services for students. The academy covers special education law, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504, how to ask for assessments, accommodations and meetings, and information on DRLC services.
The academy is taught by Disability Rights Legal Center attorneys who specialize in education law, and includes role playing, Q&A, and networking with other parents.
Academies are presented in English and Spanish. Proporcionamos servicios en Español.
Participants will receive snacks, lunch,a DRLC Education Advocacy Manual, and a Certificate of Completion.

How much does it cost?
DRLC asks for a $10 donation but no one will be turned away for lack of funds,

Where?
Loyola Law School Los Angeles, Founders Hall Room 236,
919 Albany Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (near downtown LA).

Enrollment is limited to parents, guardians and parent advocates.
Space is limited and registration is required.

Academy Schedule:
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You can also register, request accommodations, and get more information by contacting us at:
(213) 736-1447 - toll free number (866) 999-3752  - Video Relay Phone (866) 912-8193 or DRLC@lls.edu

Parking in the Loyola Law School lot ($3 for the day) and there is street parking