Special Education Demystified: Evaluation, Eligibility, and Your Rights

Whether you're navigating the special education process as a parent or looking to better support students and families as an educator, this session will help demystify special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Led by Jen Newton, Ph.D., this practical webinar will cover key terminology, the evaluation and eligibility process, IEP components, parent and guardian rights, procedural safeguards, and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Participants will leave with a better understanding of the special education process and how to confidently advocate for children while serving as informed, collaborative members of an IEP team. This session is part of Patton Beyond the Classroom, a series extending Patton's real-world, people-centered faculty insight to alumni through practical learning opportunities long after graduation. Bonus: All attendees will be entered to win one of two OHIO family reading bundles! If you have any questions, contact Taylor Hayes at hayest3@ohio.edu. Support Patton College Students The Patton College of Education prepares students for leadership beyond the classroom, from designing lesson plans to advocating for policy reform. Your gift today can provide the experiences they need to become world-changers, nurturing their personal calling into a career built on practice, empathy and a global perspective. Join us in empowering tomorrow's educational leaders by giving today! During the final registration step fo