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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Specialized Schools

Sponsoring Organization: Stamford JCC and Law Office of Lawrence Berliner
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
This is a no cost event

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Specialized Schools Date: Wednesday April 29th 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is on Zoom (online). Register here: https://bit.ly/42E29B Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT). Speakers: Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate Beth Sugerman, Chief Enrollment Officer, Winston Preparatory School Cindy Pope, Dean of Enrollment Management, Franklin Academy Suellen Inwood, Head of School, Easton Country Day School School Supporting Students with Learning Challenges -Pursuing a Road to Success with a Specialized School We will engage in the following discussion: • Each schools’ unique educational environment • How each school offers their students supports and strategies, based on the development of an individualized plan. • Becoming independent learners • Next Steps …How to take ownership of your child’s educational journey and navigate the special education law process Q & A Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected] This webinar is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the websites www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com or www.stamfordjcc.org

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