Parents Reaching Out to Parents

SERVICES

Workshops

PRO-Parents provides training to parents of children with disabilities to prepare them to make decisions about their child's education: Regional Education Coordinators conduct free workshops around the state on several topics:

• Parents' rights and responsibilities under the law: An overview of the special education process.
• How to participate successfully in designing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child.
• What does “inclusion” really mean? What constitutes the “least restrictive environment”?
• How to advocate effectively and work collaboratively with professionals.
• The laws: What are they and how do they differ? How do they protect my child with special needs?
• Transition: What help can I expect as my child prepares to leave school?
• Attention Deficit Disorder: Effective educational intervention.

Telephone Assistance

• Telephone assistance provided by staff. Strategic planning with parents, IEP problem-solving consultation.
• Call the Columbia office for help - or ask for the number of the Regional Education Coordinator in your area.

Other Resources

• Ask for written information about education issues; disabling conditions and needs; local and national support groups; all from PRO-Parents' comprehensive resource library.
• Newsletter - published four times each year.
• Presentation - which describe the organization and its service.

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