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Working with Family Agencies to Improve Family School Partnerships
Working with Family Agencies to Improve Family School Partnerships
Effective partnerships that support students and the overall school improvement process, that’s what we are all seeking. In this two-part series, we focus our attention on the many networks available for families and caregivers and how each of these organizations and agencies help us to build stronger family-school partnerships. Watch these PaTTAN pods for more information.
Part 1
Part 2
The PEAL (Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership) Center is an organization of parents/family members of children with disabilities and special health care needs and persons with disabilities who educate and guide:
— Families of children and youth, ages birth to 26, who have disabilities and/or special health care needs
— Professionals and others who work with children and youth who have disabilities and/or special health care needs
— Youth and young adults up to age 26 who have disabilities and/or special health care needs
The mission of the PEAL Center is to educate and empower families to ensure that children, youth and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs lead rich, active lives as full members of their schools and communities.
HUNE (Hispanos Unidos Para Ninos Excepcionales) works to improve educational outcomes for children and youth with all disabilities (emotional, learning, mental, and physical) from 0-26 years of age.
HUNE is a not for profit organization that provides free bilingual (English and Spanish) programs, supports, and services on all aspects of special education. HUNE’s programs include special education training and information, support, and limited individual assistance for youth with disabilities and families of exceptional children 0-26 years of age. HUNE also provides an after-school and summer program for youth 14-21 years of age.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Serving as a Community Resource Center, Mission Empower provides advocacy, education, and the promotion of inclusion, assisting families and their children with disabilities, serving Erie County PA , to enable their children to use their gifts and talents to reach their potential and become productive members of our community.
OUR VISION
OUR VISION
Mission Empower is seen as a catalyst in supporting families and organizations to successfully access the resources that will empower families and their children, so that all children and youth with disabilities utilize their talents to reach their potential and become productive members of the community.
FAMILIES to the MAX (F2MAX)—a family voice in Pennsylvania
Learn how FAMILIES TO THE MAX has inspired members and changed what’s possible for their children and ALL children in PA. Families share the impact of presuming competence and having high expectations for children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
FAMILIAS A LO MÁXIMO: La voz de la familia en Pensilvania Aprenda cómo las FAMILIAS A LO MÁXIMO han inspirado a los miembros y han cambiado lo que es posible para sus hijos y para TODOS los niños en PA. Las familias comparten el impacto de presumir competencia y tener altas expectativas para los niños con impedimentos y necesidades especiales de salud.
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Learn more about the FAMILIES TO THE MAX NETWORK HERE.
Navigating the world of special education for your child can be challenging and overwhelming at times. You are not alone. Families can access publications and other resources on topics pertaining to special education, such as advocacy, educational law, your and your child’s rights, presuming competence of your child, and collaborating effectively with school teams to improve outcomes. Whether your child is just beginning to receive special education supports or you are preparing your child to transition to post-secondary life, there is help available to assist you in navigating all stages of your child’s educational journey.
TRAINING COURSES FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
Families to the MAX is pleased to offer foundational training courses to any group of families, community members, school staff, related service providers, or any combination thereof. These courses embody the Network’s beliefs that every child can achieve their maximum potential in their homes, schools, and communities. Sessions are typically one to two hours, free of charge, can be presented in person or virtually, and provide opportunities to meet and network with families, professionals, and local, regional, and statewide support agency representatives.
Learn how F2MAX, led by families, is leading change in Pennsylvania by building awareness, empowering families, presuming competence, and fostering high expectations of all students. If you are interested in scheduling or finding out more about these trainings, please contact f2max@pattan.net or call 800-441-3215, ext. 3262.
Presuming Competence: Fostering High Expectations
Defines presuming competence and what it means to have high expectations for all students in their homes, schools, and communities.
Access to the General Education Curriculum Across All Settings
Describes the importance of and strategies used to provide access to the general education curriculum, regardless of educational placement.
Maximizing Communication and Learning for Your Child
Defines the “what”, “why”, and “how” of speech, language, and communication, and discusses Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Collaborating on School Teams in Ways That Make a Difference
Helps families and professionals further develop skills to be collaborative and effective in decisions that provide positive outcomes for students.
Leading Change
Shares how families have been initiators and leaders in making change in schools, in partnership with educators and the community.
families-max-flyer-eng-12-19-wba.pdff2m-access-gen-ed-tip-sht_4-21-wbal.pdff2m-presuming-competence-tipsht_11-20-wba.pdff2m-tipsht-behavior_4-22-wbl.pdffamilies-max-flyer-sp-12-19-wba.pdff2m-access-gen-ed-tip-sht-sp_6-21-ff-wbl_1.pdff2m-presuming-competence-tipsht-sp_6-21-wbl.pdff2m-tipsht-behavior-sp_8-22-wbl_1.pdfFAMILIES TO THE MAX is a Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network focused on offering parents of students with complex the needs knowledge, support, and collaboration. Email F2Max@pattan.net for more information.
Hear from PaTTAN parent consultants offering support and guidance to raise the voices of families and empower them to be active members in the success of their child.
The PEAL Center – Pennsylvania’s Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center Recorded Webinars:
Trainings Offered – Contact PEAL to Request a Training on family engagement and other helpful topics
Newsletters and Publications:
Check out PEAL’s informative e-newsletters. Sign up today!
Family engagement and other publications:
Birth-3 (available in multiple languages)
3-5 (available in multiple languages)
Visit www.pealcenter.org, email info@pealcenter.org, or call 866-950-1040 for more information and resources.
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