We believe parents and caregivers are the experts when it comes to their own family: to make decisions and plans whether it involves the development, safety, education, wellbeing, services, and care for their children.
This presentation will cover the six foundational principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that gives eligible children with disabilities rights to the specially designed instruction and individualized services and supports they need to benefit from public education. Participants will learn about evaluation, FAPE, IEP, LRE, parent and student participation, and procedural safeguards.
If every day were filled with only sunshine and rain never fell, the world would soon become a desolate desert.
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
The current 25-member Council includes people with disabilities, parents, family member advocates, and required governmental representatives.
Do you often leave your child's IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed?
Allies in Recovery uses CRAFT: Community Reinforcement and Family Training a scientifically proven alternative approach to Al-Anon, for families struggling with the addiction of a loved one.
This training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment, postsecondary education or training, and independent living.
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Today's communities, families, and children have as much potential and promise as ever, yet it seems this potential is often thwarted or unrealized.