THE TRAINING:
Art of Negotiation for Special Ed Teams
WHERE AND WHEN:
The training dates and sites:
January 17-18, 2008
Houston, Texas
9am – 5pm
Harris County Community College – SE Campus
6815 Rustic Ave.
Houston, TX 77078
February 14 – 15, 2009
Austin, Texas
9am – 5pm
Texas School for the Deaf
1102 South Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
Parents and Advocates working on behalf of individuals with
disabilities often meet for hours with educators and service providers
to plan effective education and support services and to negotiate the
“when, where, who and how much” effective services will require.
Though the teachers and others at the table also want what is best for
our children, most of us are unprepared for these roles and may find
that we feel overwhelmed and discouraged before we even begin! Others
have felt intimidated or have had negative experiences that undermined
their confidence.
This two-day training will provide participants with sound
communication approaches and negotiating tools that will contribute to
increased effectiveness and successful outcomes. Participants will
learn about the various communication roles team members may utilize,
the seven types of conflict that occur in our communications and
interactions, and how to match their negotiating and communication
styles and strategies to the problem to be solved or conflict to be
resolved. The training will provide an active learning environment,
with ample opportunities for practice and “gentle” group activities
and critiques that will serve to build a supportive communication
community where we can learn and improve together.
THE PRESENTER:
Jamie Ruppmann, Trainer
Jamie Ruppmann has worked on behalf of children, youth, and adults
with disabilities and their families for over thirty years. She has
extensive experience in providing hands-on training and support in the
development and implementation of effective practices – focusing on
parent-professional teams and service provider organizations and
agencies – particularly in the areas of inclusive practices in
schools, effective workplace supports for individuals with significant
disabilities, and in preparing parents and educators to work together
collaboratively.
Jamie, who lives in Vienna, Virginia, currently works for The
Advocacy Institute as Associate Director where she has developed a
national online training academy for special education and legal
advocates working with children and youth who have disabilities. Jamie
is a founding member of the Autism National Committee (ANC) and the
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) where she served
both organizations as a board member and chair of their national
conferences and frequent workshop presenter.
Jamie brings her personal experience as the parent of two sons who
have disabilities to her work as an advocate and consultant.
Toll-free Inquiries number:
1-800-628-5115 Ext 3250
TTY: 1-866-581-9328 Ext 3251
Email: [email protected]
On the Internet:
http://www.dars.state.tx.us
DHHS on the internet:
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs
Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
512-407-3250 Voice 512-407-3251 TTY
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