Event Details
Back-to-School Advocacy: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Sponsoring Organization: Nurtured Learners LLC
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
This is a no cost event
Date: Tuesday September 9th 7:00 p.m. EST
Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/48B301
Join us for an informative and empowering event designed to support families as they navigate the transition back to school. Whether your child has an IEP, 504 plan, or you're simply looking for guidance and advocacy tools, this session is for you.
Hosted by Marisa Espinosa, founder of Nurtured Learners of Guilford, CT, this conversation will feature guest speaker Lawrence Berliner, a CT special education law attorney with extensive experience helping families advocate for their children’s educational rights.
Special Guest: Lawrence Berliner, Esq
Lawrence Berliner is an experienced attorney with 40 years in the field focusing on special education and disability rights law. He represents families throughout Connecticut involving IEPs, 504 plans, due process hearings, evaluations, and placement decisions. Attorney Berliner is a host of the community webinar series for parents of special education students, Finding Your Voice as a Parent and has presented at numerous parent workshops. He has a deep understanding of the legal framework and real-world challenges families face. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49A221
About the Host: Marisa Espinosa
Marisa Espinosa is a certified K–6 educator and former public school teacher with over 17 years of classroom experience. She is the founder of Nurtured Learners, a tutoring and educational advocacy center based in Guilford, CT. Marisa specializes in supporting students with learning differences, and she is passionate about equipping families with the tools they need to effectively partner with schools.
To submit questions for this webinar or for general questions, please email Marisa Espinosa at [email protected]
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