Families Engaging in Education
For Families of Students Receiving Special Education Services in Gwinnett County Public Schools
Presented by: Dawn Albanese – GCPS Parent Mentor
This workshop is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary,
middle, and high school). “Families Engaging in Education” is a four-session workshop that
aims to nurture and develop families, by equipping them to positively support their child’s
academic journey.
In this workshop, we will discuss:
• 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.
• Your role as a member of the IEP Team.
To receive full benefit from this workshop, participants are encouraged to attend ALL four sessions.
Dates: 9/9/25, 10/16/25, 10/29/25, and 11/13/25
Families may choose either an in person or virtual session to attend
10:00 – 11:30 AM Session - In Person on 9/9/25
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/BhbyiwdQf7bsDipcA
OR
6:00 – 7:30 PM Session – Virtual on 9/9/25
Several days prior to the scheduled meeting date, you will receive an email containing the meeting link.
Registration link for 6:00 PM session:
https://forms.gle/AeZ8wCeEjrgF6Guf7
**Registration links to future sessions will be forwarded prior to each scheduled meeting date**
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dawn Albanese:
(678)301-7212
**Interpretation services available upon request. Please make request at least a week in advance
of the scheduled meeting date. Spanish Interpretation is already secured**