Educational Surrogate Lunch and Learn

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Leon County Schools and the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program are hosting a continuing education event of interest to volunteer guardians ad litem who are not yet educational surrogates.

Join us on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at our offices on Thomasville Road for Educational Surrogate Lunch and Learn.

Educational surrogates act as advocates for a child who requires exceptional student education (ESE) services. Responsibilities include making informed decisions about the child's educational needs, attending meetings and monitoring the child's progress.

Successful completion of the training and certification as an educational surrogate will qualify guardians ad litem to provide additional advocacy to children receiving ESE services and who have an individualized education program (IEP) at school.

The session will be conducted by ESE Parent Liaison Elizabeth "Beth" Williams with Leon County Schools Surrogate Parent Program. Participants may receive one (1) hour of continuing education credit. Afterward, report your hours using Optima.

The training is free. You can download the print flyer and register with the event contact below.

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  • Who
    Leon County Schools and the
    Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program
  • What
    Educational Surrogate Lunch and Learn PDF
  • Where
    Leon County Court Annex
    Second Floor Conference Room
    1920 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Icon: Map
  • When
    Monday, January 13, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
  • Event Contact
    Elizabeth Williams
    williamse@leonschools.net
    (850) 487-7135
First Published December 29, 2019