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Collaborating with Schools

How to Be an Effective Advocate for Your Child
2025-07-29 14:00:00 2025-07-29 15:00:00 America/New_York Collaborating with Schools Learn how to advocate for your child in today’s changing school landscape. Featuring guest speaker Ashleigh Lewis, BCBA. Resources provided. Fortson Public Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 14:00:00 2025-07-29 15:00:00 America/New_York Collaborating with Schools Learn how to advocate for your child in today’s changing school landscape. Featuring guest speaker Ashleigh Lewis, BCBA. Resources provided. Fortson Public Library - Meeting Room

Fortson Public Library

Meeting Room

Learn how to advocate for your child in today’s changing school landscape. Featuring guest speaker Ashleigh Lewis, BCBA. Resources provided.

Navigating the school system can be challenging—especially in times of change. Join us for Collaboration with Schools, a supportive program designed to empower parents and caregivers with the tools they need to advocate effectively for their children’s educational needs.

Our guest speaker, Ms. Ashleigh Lewis, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA), will lead the session, offering insights, practical strategies, and helpful resources for working with teachers, administrators, and support staff. With current shifts at the national level in education, this session will focus on fostering strong school-home partnerships during uncertain times.

Materials will be provided by the presenter. Meaghan from the library will also be attending to support the discussion and provide library resources.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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