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The Family Leadership Summit is an opportunity for parents of young children with special needs or health concerns who want to gain leadership skills and improve outcomes for other children and families facing similar concerns.

Come learn how to advocate for your children!

Who should attend the Family Leadership Summit: • Parents who currently serve on Interagency Early Intervention Committees (IEICs), IEIC subcommittees, or other advisory boards • Parents who are interested in serving in a leadership capacity Participants will: • Have an opportunity to network with other family leaders • Learn how to influence public policy and improve personal advocacy skills • Enhance leadership skills

Agenda 8:30-9:00     Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:30     Welcome and Introductions 9:30-10:15    Why Parent Leadership?, Judy Swett 10:15-10:30  Breakfast 10:30-11:45  Fostering the Leaders Among Us ———————Deb Neidfelt 11:45-12:45  Lunch and Networking 1:00-2:00     Grassroots Organizing 101, Kim Kang 2:00-2:45      Parent Panel 2:45-3:00      Action Plans, Evaluation & Close

Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At Pacer Center

You may register online or by phone:(952) 838-9000. Registration is required and must be received by April 15, 2010.

Accommodations will be available for parents traveling more than 70 miles one way. Local and regional IEICs are encouraged to financially support the attendance of one or two parent representatives.

For more information visit http://www.pacer.org/ec/summit/ or contact Judy Swett at 952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237.

Registration is required and must be received by April 15, 2010.

Space is limited, so please register early.

Sponsored by PACER’s Family Information and Resources Project. Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. The source of the funds is from federal awards, Special Education - Part B 619 and Part C.