Special Education Parent

Liaison Program

Services

The following services are available at no cost to District 300 parents of students with disabilities:

Provide training, workshops and ongoing technical assistance for parents, school district personnel and community members
Parent training about the special education process, laws and procedures
Preparing parents to meaningfully participate in their child's IEP meetings
Parent Liaison attendance at IEP and other meetings as requested by parents or the school district
Assist with preparation of a parent report for IEP team members
Address concerns between parents and district personnel and work with all parties concerned to improve the quality of relationships
Providing materials and community resources for families.
Fostering relationships with service providers and other community organizations which may be of assistance to families
Equips parents to advocate for their child;
Collaboration between parents and teachers;
Development of parent leadership;
Increasing family involvement.
Establish and sustain parent networking opportunities and support groups