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29 Jan, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Special Education during COVID-19 Webinar
Please join us for an educational presentation about IEPs during COVID-19 and how the California Department of Education can be a helpful resource for parents.
Saturday, February 6, 2021 6:00-7:30pm
Click on the Registration Link below to
register and receive the link to the webinar:
forms.gle/L5nqVNgBZfY4yN…
NOTE: We are asking people to verify that they are parents/caregivers by providing a REDACTED first page of their child's IEP.
We are trying to preserve confidentiality. We have had many attempts by school
district administrators to attend our events and parents do not feel comfortable participating or attending knowing that there are district people watching. We are trying to be sensitive to the concerns from parents. Please know that the information you provide for verification
will NOT be used for any other purpose which is why redaction is being requested. Thank you and we encourage you to spread the word among families who may need help.

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Please send email by 9:00 am tomorrow to karen.johnson@sbcss.net
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From a SEAL...My public comments to @AltaLomaSD --Dear @ALSD_Super_Jim,
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