Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 5

In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Dr. Marina Vaserman, founder of Open Mind School and a foster parent in Santa Clara County and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), championing the rights of vulnerable youth.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- The importance of specialty schools in providing tailored education to children with special needs, highlighting the unique approach of Open Mind School in Northern California, which focuses on inclusivity and lifelong learning

- The significance of creating engaging and flexible learning environments and details the school's extensive application process that ensures family involvement and partnership in the education journey

- An explanation of parents' legal rights under the IEP process, encouraging families to explore specialty schools if public schools are not meeting their child's needs and to seek legal avenues for funding these placements if necessary

Learn more about Marina Vaserman:

- Visit Open Mind School’s website: http://openmindschool.org

- Connect with Dr. Vaserman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-vaserman

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