This training is for new Admission and Release Committee (ARC) chairpersons. During this full day workshop participants will become familiar with: roles and responsibilities of the ARC chairperson, steps in conducting an ARC meeting, different types of ARC meetings, disability categories of special education, and state/federal regulations impacting chairing an ARC meeting. Opportunities will be provided to discuss, role-play, and network with other administrators concerning the role of ARC Chairperson. 

 Session outcomes are

• Identifying the roles and responsibilities of members of an ARC
• Identifying the components of the four types of ARC meetings  

· Compiling a professional toolkit of skills required to effectively facilitate an ARC meeting