Lisa Mattheiss February 29, 2020 (originally published 2013) Because one family’s story can make a lasting difference to another family… (Names have been changed). Private special education schools that contract with southeast Tennessee schools to provide early intervention and preschool services contributes to more restrictive placements for kindergarten students with specific diagnoses. Recommendations for students leaving…
Reaching Families with Special Needs. LifeLine will be presenting a complete series of workshops over the next year that will equip you to advocate for your child. These training opportunities will help you better understand special education proceedings and other service delivery systems. Parent Mentor Certification consists of a minimum number of hours of training…
Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Although the specific job descriptions and work plans may vary slightly from one school district to another, mentor’s work is focused on enhancing communication and collaboration between families, schools, and communities in order to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Families: Parent mentors provide information and resources to…