A five-part series outlining parents’ rights and responsibilities and the laws that affect special education in Rhode Island.
Part 1 – Referral Process
Part 2 – Evaluation Process
Part 3 – IEP Process
Part 4 – Procedural Safeguards
Part 5 – Dispute Resolution

Studies show that bullying can negatively affect a child’s education. Children with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied ~ 60% of them report being bullied regularly, compared to 25% of the general student population. Join us as we discuss what parents can do when they suspect bullying of their child with a disability.
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Learn about the RI MTSS process.
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This webinar will cover: Overview of IEPs and 504 Plans: Learn the differences and purposes of these essential tools. Legal Framework: Understand the laws that protect your child’s right to an appropriate education. Eligibility and Evaluation: Discover how eligibility is determined and what the evaluation process involves. Development and Implementation: Get insights into how these plans are developed and carried out.
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IEPs can be daunting to parents entering special education for the first time. In this webinar we go over parental consent for your child to receive special education, the major parts of the individualized education plan including goals, and we answer audience questions as we go along.
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An overview of the major components of the IEP as well as a step-by-step walk through of Rhode Island’s IEP form. Also covers the secondary transition IEP for students age 14 and older which includes post-school goals in areas of employment, education, training, and when appropriate independent living skills. Ver en español. See more Transition to Adulthood webinars
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Join RIPIN and RIDE in this comprehensive video series on dyslexia, where you’ll learn about the characteristics of dyslexia and how structured literacy instruction can support all students, especially those with dyslexia. Discover how to identify classroom instruction aligned with structured literacy, communicate effectively with your child’s teacher about literacy progress, and integrate structured literacy practices at home. Empower your child’s reading journey with expert insights and practical strategies.
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Learn more about special education and the basic rights afforded to Rhode Island parents. This brief overview will walk through the process from referral to dispute resolution for students with disabilities.
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Learn how Section 504 pertains to children with disabilities and how some students may qualify for additional supports and accommodations in public schools. Ver en español.
Part 1: A Brief Overview of Section 504
Part 2: IEPs vs Section 504 Plans: What Are Key Differences?
Part 3: Do You Suspect Your Child Has a Disability?
Part 4: When Families and Schools Disagree

Learn skills and strategies that can help parents to communicate more effectively with educators in resolving disagreements and understanding their rights and responsibilities as it relates to the needs of their child.
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Are you a parent, educator, or advocate navigating school discipline for students with disabilities? In this 24-minute webinar, our experts break down everything you need to know about exclusionary discipline, informal removals, and special circumstances under IDEA and Section 504.
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RIPIN presents an overview to special education directors, parent leaders, and others with an interest in parent engagement at the local level. The very teamwork and collaboration that are at the core of IDEA are also at the core of a best practice in special education (Local Special Education Parent Advisory Councils). This presentation includes a walkthrough of the national guidebook, Advocacy in Action: A Guide to Local Special Education Parent Advisory Councils and includes tips on engaging parents on system change through Rhode Island’s Special Education Local Advisory Committees.
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