Many people don't realize there is currently no certification process for advocates. But there is good training available. And you do need to understand the process and the regulations to be an effective advocate.
Wrightslaw offers some of the best training around on this topic. Recently they devoted an entire issue of their newsletter to advocate training. You can check it out here.
In Oklahoma another option is to complete the training offered by the Oklahoma Parents Center and become a Community IEP Partner. Click here to learn more about this program at the OPC website.
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Showing posts with label Community IEP Partners. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, October 6, 2008
Calling all IEP veterans!
Is this you?
**I've been to lots of IEP meetings for you my child or others.
**Special education is familiar ground for me.
**I wish I could help parents who are new to special ed and really struggling.
**I have a few hours a month to help others.
**I'd like to earn a little extra income.
If this sounds like you, Sooner SUCCESS and Supporting the Pieces would like to introduce you to the newest program at the Oklahoma Parents Center...Community IEP Partners.
What is the Community IEP Partner's Program?
The Community IEP Partners Program trains and matches Partners with parents wanting support at their child's IEP meeting. The goal is to have Partners available in every community throughout the state of Oklahoma
Who are Community IEP Partners?
Partners are parents and others who have gone through a Partner Training Program. Partners are volunteers for the Oklahoma Parents Center, the Training and Information Project for Oklahoma. They receive a $25.00 stipend for each meeting that they attend as assigned by OPC.
What is the role of a Community IEP Partner?
Partners assist parents to advocate for their children. Partners need to be good listeners that are willing to continue training in special education and be open to collaboration. Their role is to help parents prepare for the meeting, plan an agenda, identify the issues, write out proposals etc. At the meeting they will take notes and act as a trained listener who is familiar with special education rules and regulations. Partners model parent/professional partnership and collaboration.
Are there Community IEP Partners in our area?
OPC is coming to Enid on October 25, 2008 to train interested individuals to become Community IEP Partners.
Date: 10/25/08
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a 1-hour break for lunch)
Location: Integris Bass Hospital, Northeast Conference Room.
600 S. Monroe, Enid OK
Fee: This training is free of charge, however registration is required.
To register, contact:
Lisa Simmons at 603-1580
OR
Theresa Sharp at 977-7479
**I've been to lots of IEP meetings for you my child or others.
**Special education is familiar ground for me.
**I wish I could help parents who are new to special ed and really struggling.
**I have a few hours a month to help others.
**I'd like to earn a little extra income.
If this sounds like you, Sooner SUCCESS and Supporting the Pieces would like to introduce you to the newest program at the Oklahoma Parents Center...Community IEP Partners.
What is the Community IEP Partner's Program?
The Community IEP Partners Program trains and matches Partners with parents wanting support at their child's IEP meeting. The goal is to have Partners available in every community throughout the state of Oklahoma
Who are Community IEP Partners?
Partners are parents and others who have gone through a Partner Training Program. Partners are volunteers for the Oklahoma Parents Center, the Training and Information Project for Oklahoma. They receive a $25.00 stipend for each meeting that they attend as assigned by OPC.
What is the role of a Community IEP Partner?
Partners assist parents to advocate for their children. Partners need to be good listeners that are willing to continue training in special education and be open to collaboration. Their role is to help parents prepare for the meeting, plan an agenda, identify the issues, write out proposals etc. At the meeting they will take notes and act as a trained listener who is familiar with special education rules and regulations. Partners model parent/professional partnership and collaboration.
Are there Community IEP Partners in our area?
OPC is coming to Enid on October 25, 2008 to train interested individuals to become Community IEP Partners.
Date: 10/25/08
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a 1-hour break for lunch)
Location: Integris Bass Hospital, Northeast Conference Room.
600 S. Monroe, Enid OK
Fee: This training is free of charge, however registration is required.
To register, contact:
Lisa Simmons at 603-1580
OR
Theresa Sharp at 977-7479
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