Special Education Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Workshop Thursday | October 16, 2014 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Global Outreach Developments International 401 Center Street | Old Hickory, TN STEP, Inc. Presents: "Next STEP: Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution" Would you like to learn how to better communicate what your child needs? Does your child have an educational plan that is not being carried out and you want to know what steps to take? If you answered yes, then this workshop is designed for you! Come and learn about your part in your child's special education, including the skills you need to work with the schools in the development of an appropriate education program (IEP) for your child and the process to follow if you are having difficulties making the special education system work. To register call: Call Michelle Madron at 865-803-6680 or via email mmadron@godinternational.org Registration is required for this FREE workshop and space is limited, so call as soon as possible. Please note, child care will not be provided, so please make childcare arrangements for your children. For more information contact: East TN Regional Office 712 Professional Plaza Greeneville, TN 37745 423.639.0125 eastrtc@step.org Middle TN Regional Office 955 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 615.463.2310 middlertc@tnstep.org West TN Regional Office 2157 Madison Avenue, Ste. 204 Memphis, TN 38104 901.726.4334 westrtc@tnstep.org Parent Information: Toll Free in TN English: 800.280.7837 Spanish: 800.975.2919 information@tnstep.org For 24 years STEP, Inc. (Support and Training for Exceptional Parents) has provided FREE information, advocacy training, and support services to parents of children with disabilities (birth through age 22) that are eligible to receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In compliance with section 507 of the HHS Appropriations Act, this document is funded 100% with funds from a Federal Grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education.