Navigating Special Education
What you need to know about Special Education, rights and responsibilities.
Thursday, May 9th at 6:30 pm
4840 Market St. Ventura, Unit B
Appetizers & Drinks Provided – Space is Limited.
Panel of Professionals
Gain insights from our panel of professionals in this field on navigating the special education system and advocating for your child effectively. Connect with a supportive community of parents to share experiences and resources in this empowering event.
Topics Covered:
Legal Rights & Protections
Effective Communication with Schools
Advocating for Your Child
Resolving Disputes & Conflict Resolution
Transition Planning
Meet Your Panel Professionals
Jennifer Romero achieved a Bachelors Degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles. Worked at the Children’s Law Center of California, representing children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned that come under the protection of the Los Angeles Juvenile Dependency Court systems. Jennifer passed the California BAR Exam in July of 2016 and joined The Heritance Lawyers (formerly Hermance Law) team in August of 2018.
Meghan Sherry focuses on assisting families with neurodivergent students in California’s public schools. Committed to ensuring that qualifying special education students receive a free, appropriate, public education, she is skilled at guiding families through the process of advocating for equal access to education. Meghan’s practice centers on achieving results for neurodivergent students by facilitating access through alternative conflict resolution or Due Process Hearing.
Ashley Pope, is the Membership Development Manager for the Ventura Chamber of Commerce and the President of the Autism Society of Ventura County.
