Norman Family Support Network

The Norman Family Support Network is ready to help you kick-off the school year by hosting a parent meeting on Thursday, September 10 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Family Center.

Ms. Wright will be speaking on Advocating for your Child and Educating Them About His/her Disability. Barbara has a private counseling practice in Norman and is familiar with the challenges that children with disabilities face both in school and the community.

This meeting will give parent tools to assist their child(ren) while boosting their self esteem. A new component to meetings this year will be that after the speaker, parents will have an opportunity to ask general questions and obtain help from mentor parents and disability advocates.

You Are Not Alone!

The Norman Family Support Network is a support group and community resource for any parent, guardian, caregiver, provider, or educator that have or interact with children who have ANY disability.

We are not a disability specific group. A child does not need to have a diagnosis or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in place for you to join us at a meeting or contact us.

If you suspect a disability, are new to the world of Special Education, or a seasoned "pro", we would love to hear from you!

The primary focus of the Norman Family Support Network is education of the Federal Special Education laws (IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504: Civil Rights Law, and similar). We want to help parents form a productive relationship with their child's school while understanding the correct process and procedures under the law. We want to see children obtain the most appropriate education, regardless of their disabilities or learning differences. Our goal is to provide families with the support that they need!

2009-10 Meeting Dates and Topics

Sept. 10, 2009
Topic: Advocating for your Child and Educating Your Child on his/her Disability
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph's Church Family Center, 421 E. Acres Street

Oct. 8, 2009
Topic: Parent's Rights
Speaker: Kayla Bower, JD; Oklahoma Disability Law Center
6:30-8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Family Center, 421 E. Acres Street

Nov. 12, 2009
Topic: The IEP Process - Help me figure this all out!
6:30-8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Family Center, 421 E. Acres Street

Jan. 14, 2009
Topic: Reading Intervention - My child is behind, what can I do?
Speaker: Dr. Carrie Brown, Payne Education Center
6:30-8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Family Center, 421 E. Acres Street

March 4, 2009
Topic: Learning Disabilities Simulation (Sensitivity Training)
Hands on Workshop - Open to NPS staff, physicians, Police Officers, Siblings
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: To Be Announced

April 8, 2009
Topic: Positive Behavior Interventions
6:30-8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Family Center, 421 E. Acres Street

See us on the web at: www.normanfamilysupportnetwork.blogspot.com, call us at 306-8558 or 820-6650, or email us at normanfsn@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you on September 10th at 7:00 p.m.