Supporting Your Child’s Education: Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💻 Format: Virtual (Zoom)
💵 Cost: Free for families
Navigating the school system with a child who has intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) can be overwhelming—especially when it comes to understanding how IEPs and 504 Plans work.
This free virtual session from The Arc of Spokane is designed to help families learn the basics of these educational supports, how they function within school districts, and how to advocate for the best possible outcomes.
What You’ll Learn:
The difference between IEPs and 504 Plans
How eligibility is determined
Advocacy strategies for parents and guardians
Where to find reliable support and resources
Featured Speaker:
Sherry Mashburn, Assistant Program Director at PAVE’s PTI Center, brings over 40 years of experience in special education and family advocacy. As a parent to eight children through birth, adoption, and foster care, Sherry offers both professional insight and lived experience.
Questions or accommodation requests?
📧 parenttoparent@arc-spokane.org
📞 509-789-8323