Are you looking for an engaging, knowledgable speaker, one with virtual and live speaking experience? 

Charmaine Thaner conducts special education workshops that are engaging, practical, and highly effective in bringing about positive change. For more than 30 years, Charmaine has worked with families and educators, presenting at state and national conferences, and many virtual events.

Presentations are tailored to meet your specific outcomes and time constraints.

Popular topics to inspire, educate and to help parents navigate the special education system:

♦ The Art of Advocacy
It takes more than gathering records, giving factual information or reciting research and the law to be a successful advocate for your child.  With clarity, honesty, and insights Charmaine shares how to 

* that certain finesse that is necessary when dealing with disagreements

* how asking the right question will get you the right answer

* the secrets to creative problem solving when the team has hit a roadblock

♦ Special Ed. Advocate

♦ IEPs With Less Drama = Better Outcomes For Your Child

♦ Let’s Go On An IEP Scavenger Hunt
Discover 

♦How to Build Inclusion Into The IEP 
Waiting until the end of the IEP meeting to talk about inclusion is too late.  Learn how inclusion can be built into all the major sections of the IEP.

♦ Inclusive Education

♦ Universal Design for Inclusion