FREE PARENT ADVOCACY WORKSHOP
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 7, 2015- On Saturday, February 7th, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s Parental Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP), in conjunction with Minneapolis Public Schools and YMCA Twin Cities, will host a free advocacy workshop for parents and their children. During the workshop, parents will learn about negotiation and mediation skills and how to improve their communication skills to become stronger advocates for their children. Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to meet with volunteer advocates to discuss their child’s educational needs and develop an action plan to address those needs in the Educational Consultation Clinic.
WHO:
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, PREP
Minneapolis Public Schools
YMCA Twin Cities
WHAT:
Free Parent Advocacy Workshop
- Parent Workshop will be presented in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali
- Complimentary Childcare
- Free Lunch
- Pool & Gym Time*
WHEN:
Saturday, February 7th, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Parent Workshop & Clinic, Pool & Gym Time*
WHERE:
North Community YMCA
1711 West Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Interested parents are asked to pre-register for the training via 612-668-2095, damon.gunn@mpls.k12.mn.us, or online at www.PREPparents.org.
*RSVP required to participate in pool/gym time
