Free Regional Mckinney-Vento Summits: Rights & Resources for SC Families

More and more South Carolina families are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability. Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC) wants these families to learn more about rights and resources for students under two federal laws, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. These free, one-day trainings are open to professionals and community-based organizations and will include an in-depth discussion on identification, coordination, and implementation in South Carolina. Registration is free, visit here to sign up.

Regional Dates:

• Tuesday, July 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lexington Municipal Conference Center
  111 Maiden Lane, Lexington;
• Tuesday, August 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Francis Marion University, 4822 East Palmetto St. Florence;
• Wednesday, August 28, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St. Greenville;
• Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lowcountry Conference Center
  406 Sigma Dr.Summerville.

For questions or accommodations, email trainings@familyconnectionsc.org.

FCSC is hosting regional summits to help families with disabilities that are also experiencing housing instability.Photo byFCSC