Fifth Annual Empowerment Retreat Announced For Eligible St. Croix District Parents
- Staff
- August 07, 2015
ST. CROIX -- The Virgin Islands Department of Education Division of Special Services, St. Croix District, will host its 5th Annual Parent Empowerment Retreat August 20-22 at Divi Carina Bay Resort here, according to a press release DOE issued on Wednesday. This year’s conference is themed “Building Effective Partnerships to Support Students with Disabilities” and is geared toward parents of children who were diagnosed with a disability and determined to be eligible for special education and related services between 2013-2015. According to organizers, the three-day retreat is designed to “promote, empower and support parents of children with disabilities to become knowledgeable and engaged advocates for their children.” Workshops include “Let’s Make Learning Fun: Connecting the Dots for Kids,” “A Parent’s Guide to Preparing for the IEP Meeting,” and more. Maureen Moorehead, special education district coordinator, said, “When parents understand their rights and responsibilities in the sp...
