Navigating IEPs, 504s, and Other School Supports: Free Workshop
📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
⏰ 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍Beacon United Methodist Church: 96 3rd Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
💲 Cost: Free
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✨ Learn. Advocate. Connect.
Families of children with special needs often feel confused and unsupported when navigating school systems. This workshop will give you the tools to understand your child’s rights and advocate effectively.
📘 Topics Covered
Understanding 504 Plans & IEPs
Evaluations & eligibility criteria
Parent rights in special education
Practical advocacy strategies
💬 Additional Future Opportunities
🔹 Individual Consultations
30-minute, one-on-one sessions with psychologists, BCBAs, or special educators
Review evaluations, IEPs, 504 plans, or other documents
Receive customized, actionable guidance
🔹 Peer Networking
Connect with caregivers facing similar challenges
Build support before and after sessions
🎤 Presenter
Dr. Matthew Strobel, Licensed Psychologist & Advocate
With over 10 years of experience in schools and private practice, Dr. Strobel helps families bridge the gap between school-based services and community supports.
✅ FREE Community Event – All are welcome!
📩 Space is limited. Register early to reserve your spot! In person and virtual
🤝 Partnership Acknowledgment
This workshop is presented as a partnership between Navesink Psychological Services and Friends Grow Friends Foundation, as part of the Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness Summit Grant in collaboration with Rutgers University.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCDzxA5eNHrY3t4ArjOloOldZfNlfRw-pOci7yNzwnEsNbAQ/viewform
