Advocacy in Schools

Learn skills and precedents to effectively advocate for your children in the school setting.

Presentation
When your child is experiencing difficulty in the school system, it is up to you, the parent to offer solutions.
Nancy Walton, former Executive Director of Autism Support Network and the speaker in our video series, will provide examples of high-quality school programs, enabling parents to better identify what to ask for. She will then provide tools for effective communication and advocacy, enabling parents to support their child more effectively at school. These tools are also useful when advocating with MCFD, CLBC, or any organization where your child might need better support.
After the presentation, parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to share experiences and ask questions.
Bio: Nancy Walton
Nancy Walton, a mother of two, has been involved in meetings with MLAs, MPs and School administrators regarding ABA services for all children with ASD, since her son was diagnosed in 2000. She facilitated meetings for parents for seven years, first through the Autism Society of BC and later through the Autism Support Network Society, an organization she founded in 2007. She was also one of the founders of the ABA Advisory in the Surrey School District and played a pivotal role in the development of the ABA Support Worker program within the district. Nancy is a secondary mathematics teacher.

You may also like the following events from Autism Support Network of British Columbia:

• Next Thursday, 28th August, 08:30 am, Empowering Educators Conference - Teaching the Teens in Richmond
• Next month, 11th September, 07:00 pm, South Surrey Autism Support Meeting in White Rock
• Next month, 14th September, 10:00 am, Inclusion in Motion | 1K Walk & Family Festival in Richmond

Also check out other Meetups in Middleport.