Parents- class offered by ARC

 

Empower Yourself With Knowledge of the Special Education Process Are you an advocate, family member, or educator looking to better understand the special education process? Take the time now to learn more about the special education process and ensure students with disabilities begin 2021 with the services and supports needed to succeed, whether they’re learning at school or at home! We know that determining and implementing the services a student with disabilities needs can be overwhelming and confusing. The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum provides the basic information to understand special education. With nearly 10 hours of online, self-paced training, you will learn about: Advocacy skills The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Early intervention services Individualized education programs (IEPs) Section 504 Procedural safeguards Educational records Available for only $99! GET STARTED

For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Parents- SEAC

 SEAC Update

SEAC is an advisory committee that meets periodically to bring together parents, staff, students, and members of the community in order to make a positive impact on students with special needs and learning differences in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. 

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

Comité Asesor de Educación Especial (SEAC, por sus siglas en inglés) 

PEP Conference for parents

PEP Conferences

PEP Conferences are designed for Colorado parents and professionals of children with disabilities in public school, aged birth to 21.  Decades of research show that the participation of families in their child’s education, through specific coordinating between home and school, results in improved outcomes (Jeynes, 2012).   PEP Conferences are designed to promote family and school partnerships that are essential in supporting students with disabilities and their families in schools and the community.  PEP brings parents and professionals together by sharing ideas, discussing concerns, celebrating successes and obtaining information related to parenting, educating and partnering to support student learning.  PEP Conferences are offered at no cost to attendees.

 

The registration link for the winter PEP Online Academy is now available on SurveyMonkey at the following link for parents and for professionals. Please click on a link to apply!

• https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Winter2021_PEPAcademy_Parent (for parents)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Winter2021_PEPAcademy_Professional (for professionals)

2020-2021 PEP Academy Dates:

The PEP Online Academy will be presented via live and pre-recorded sessions through Zoom and Moodle over the following dates:  Registration will close on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

• Friday evening, January 29, 2021 – 6:30 pm-9:30 pm (3 hours)

• Saturday, January 30, 2021 – 8:15 am-12:15 pm (4 hours)

• Saturday, February 6, 2021 – 9:15 am-11:45 am (2 hours)

• Saturday, February 13, 2021 – 8:45 am-12:45 pm (4 hours)

 

The PEP Online Academy registration for spring will open soon. The dates for the spring conference are:

• Friday evening, March 19, 2021 - 6:30 pm-9:30 pm (3 Hours)

• Saturday, March 20, 2021 - 8:15 am-12:15 pm (4 Hours)

• Saturday, March 27, 2021 - 9:15 am-11:45 am (2 Hours)

• Saturday, April 3, 2021 - 8:45 am-12:45 pm (4 Hours)

 

During the online PEP conference interpretation in Spanish will be available for confirmed participants. We do not provide Zoom training, but we will provide technical assistance during the conference for anyone who has issues with their computer.

 

Please disregard this information if you would prefer to participate in a future onsite PEP conference. If you have any questions, please contact Pahmela Mendoza at mendoza_p@cde.state.co.us.