Promoting a partnership between parents, school and the community.
There are many joys and challenges families face when raising their children. It is not uncommon for some families to need more support from their community for their child with special needs. Our staff at the Parent Resource Center is available to provide the needed support and encouragement to families in several ways.
They know there are times families may need someone to listen to their concerns, or assist them in exploring ways that best help their child with disabilities. Our staff is available to offer guidance about the special education process, family involvement activities, and links to various community resources and information.
Families are welcome to visit and preview resource materials or borrow books and videotapes from the lending library. There are times when PRC staff will be visiting schools, community organizations or attending workshops. For these reasons, we ask that you telephone first to avoid any inconvenience.
What does the Parent-to-Parent Resource Center do?
Serve: families, school staff, agencies and the community placing an emphasis on children with special needs.
Provide: support through listening and problem solving with individual families.
Maintain: a lending library of books, videos, DVD’s and pamphlets in order to enhance parenting and family interactions and gain understanding.
Offer: training workshops and resources for parents and school staff for building positive parent/school partnerships. We have information and training on a variety of disabilities.
Discuss: the special education process and refer families to resources within the community.
Speak: to community organizations regarding services the Parent Resource Center provides to families.
Participate: in general overall school and family involvement activities planned by schools.
Please contact us if you would like…
Information regarding:
* community resources
* parent support groups
* tutors
* summer camps/activities
To enhance your knowledge regarding the special education process in the areas of:
* evaluations and/or eligibility
* IEP planning
* transition from school to adult life in the community
* Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)
