Families of Students Receiving Special Education Services in Gwinnett County Public Schools

Presented by: Dawn Albanese – GCPS Parent Mentor

“Families Engaging in Education” is a four session workshop that aims to nurture and empower families, by equipping them to positively support their child’s academic journey. This workshop is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school).

Dates for the Workshop

9/1/26, 9/30/26, 10/20/26, 11/17/26

Topics for the Workshop

• The Effective Communication Skills needed to help build collaborative relationships with your child’s school team
• The Individual Education Program (IEP) process
• The components of the IEP document.
• Your role as a member of the IEP Team.

*To receive full benefit from this workshop, participants are encouraged to attend ALL four sessions.*

Families may choose either an in person or virtual session to attend.

· 10:00 – 11:30 AM Session - In Person on 9/1/26

J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, Building 200, Central Gwinnett Room 2.111

Registration link for 10:00 AM session: https://forms.gle/e7q6SJBBzWUyVRaQ6

OR

· 6:00 – 7:30 PM Session – Virtual on 9/1/26

Registration link for 6:00 PM session:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bf3659f3-8598-4529-9fe2-365e5de73d37@7de65cf9-3f2e-4e67-a469-965b0d085fbb

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Gwinnett County Public Schools containing information about joining the meeting.

**Registration links for future sessions will be forwarded prior to each scheduled meeting date**

If you have any questions, please contact: Dawn Albanese: dawn.albanese@gcpsk12.org

(678)301-7212