09/03/2026
🎓 Navigating Your Child’s Education: Rights, Advocacy & School Supports
Supporting your child at school can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to understand accommodations, meetings, documentation, inclusion, and your child’s rights within the education system.
Join Dr. Michelle Schmidt, Executive Director of ACT – Autism Community Training, for a practical, neurodiversity-affirming online workshop designed to help parents and caregivers feel more informed and confident when navigating their child’s education.
During this 2-hour session, we’ll explore:
• Understanding your child’s rights within the education system
• Advocating for meaningful school supports and accommodations
• Preparing for and participating in school meetings
• Communication and documentation strategies
• Behavioural supports, accessibility, and inclusion
• Legal and human rights protections for students with disabilities
• Practical ways to work collaboratively with school teams
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM Pacific Time
💻 Virtual / Online
🎥 30-day recording access included
🐦 Early Bird: $30 until September 9
🎟️ Regular Registration: $35 beginning September 10
Can’t attend live? Your registration includes access to the recording for 30 days after the workshop.
Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming school meeting, trying to understand available supports, or simply want to feel better equipped to advocate for your child, this workshop will provide practical information you can use.
Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-your-childs-education-rights-advocacy-school-supports-tickets-1999000460188?aff=oddtdtcreator
Presented by ACT – Autism Community Training
