The seminar

is free and open to the public. Reservations are needed to ensure ample

seating. Parents can reserve seats by calling Nick Harris, Fayette County's

parent mentor, at 678-364-8588.

Hobbs has been

in the training field since 1970. He has designed and delivered training

at all organizational levels. He has presented over 700 workshops, courses

and seminars to volunteer groups, governmental agencies, colleges and

universities, public and private schools and businesses.

Hobbs is the

past governor of the Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education.

As a member of the Georgia Federation's Council for Exceptional Children,

he served as state president, vice-president, conference chairman and

editor of "CEC Matters," the federation's newsletter.