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PEP Webinar Series

 

PT3 Overview: Parents and Teachers Talking Together (PT3) is a facilitated conversation between parents and teachers, the two groups who know students best.

Improving Results for Children thru Family-School Partnerships: This webinar addresses the questions: Why authentic parent participation?; What does authentic parent participation look like; How do we work towards authentic parent participation; and When do we know we have authentic parent participation?

Using RTI to Create a Platform for Dialogue between Parents and Educators: Explore the critical steps of Response to Intervention (RTI) and the important role parents play in the process.

Understanding Data to Create Dialogue Between Parents and Educators: Explore data and understand the platform that data provides to allow parents, students, and teachers to engage in dialogue about student learning goals, progress, and action steps to achieve these goals.

How Effective Communicaton Leads to Meaningful Collaboration Between Parents and Educators: Communication is the basis for any strong relationship and is especially important with respect to bridging the gap between parents and educators.  Effective communication leads to meaningful family involvement that will support individual student progress, as well as impact the school and community.

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PARENT MENTOR IMPACT SURVEY:

The ISBE and the Parent Mentor Project want to learn more about the experiences of parents with children who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the impact of the services of the Parent Mentor working in your area. To take this survey online, you will need to know the name of the school district that operates the Parent Mentor Project in your area. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.     
To complete the Parent Mentor Impact Survey, click here. 

 

The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new helpline for travelers with disabilities and medical needs. To learn more about the launch of this resource, click here.
To view specific details about contacting the Transportation Security Administration click TSA Cares.

Common Core Standards links under Resources Page. Click here to go directly to Common Core Resources.

PARENT GUIDE - Educational Rights and Responsibiities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois: available here.