PARENT WORKSHOP SET ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

PERRYVILLE -- A workshop to help parents understand the special education process will be held at the Perry County Memorial Hospital Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Topics include "Building a relationship with your child's school: effective communication skills," "Legal rights for special education," and "The I.E.P. process: how parents can participate."

The workshop is sponsored by MPACT, a group of parent advocates in special education. For information, call 1-800-995-3160.