IU5 Right to Education Local Task Force

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Join us on Oct. 16 for The Bigger Picture of ADHD! Designed for parents, caregivers, and teachers, this conference offers practical guidance for understanding and supporting children with ADHD. Sessions will cover how ADHD affects executive function, emotional regulation, and social skills, as well as how co-existing conditions can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Attendees will leave with strategies for fostering positive relationships and creating supportive learning environments.

Live in-person, live webinar, and recorded options!

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08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Our first back-to-school group webinar viewing is happening next week! Join Executive Director Eric McLaughlin for Ask the Advocate - a series of in-person group webinar viewings at The Arc Erie County.

Attend with other families, watch the webinar together, and stay afterward for discussion and questions.

📅 Monday, August 31 – Transition to Adulthood
🕛 12:00 p.m. or 🌙 6:30 p.m.
🔗 Register: www.achieva.info/advocate3

This session is for Pennsylvania parents of students with disabilities (12-22) who are preparing for adulthood: learn about what’s next–and how to make sure your young adult graduates to adult life with the smoothest and best transition possible.

📍 The Arc Erie County | 1101 Peninsula Drive | Peninsula Shopping Center | Erie, PA 16505

Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

08/24/2026

The first 3 years shape more than we can see. For babies and toddlers with a developmental delay or disability, early support can make a real difference.

ECCM's Early Intervention service coordination helps families in Northwestern PA connect to the right services during those critical first years. And for eligible families, Early Intervention service coordination comes at no cost to you!

Start here! 👉 eccm.org/get-started

08/24/2026

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! 🎉 Our initiative is here to help kick off a year of learning, growing, and smiling together.

Check our quarterly newsletter for tips, strategies, and events to boost your efforts in engaging families and your community. 🍎

Let's work together to make this year amazing—because our students are worth it!
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08/24/2026

Have you heard of the Wrightslaw Conference?

Pete Wright, special education attorney and nationally recognized expert, will share insights at a full-day virtual conference on September 17, 2026.

This conference will help families and professionals better understand special education law, IEPs, evaluations, and the rights of students with disabilities. Participants will gain practical strategies for advocating for appropriate services and supports, communicating effectively with schools, resolving disputes, and confidently navigating the special education system.

Register now! pealcenter.org/wrightslaw

08/24/2026

A first-ever initiative will establish a specialized national alert system and bring together three different federal agencies to beef up the response if individuals with autism go missing.

08/24/2026

Join us on October 30 for an informative session on the latest changes to Medicaid and MAWD, presented by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project.

This session will cover important updates that can affect your family's healthcare options.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your family with valuable knowledge!

Register now! www.tfaforms.com/5230768