The Parent-School Partnership program is designed to assist families with students with autism spectrum disorders to reach their functional and academic potential in the educational system. Families will be connected with a Parent Mentor in their area who is a parent of an individual with ASD. The program strives to build collaboration between parents and schools – recognizing that both are essential partners in the education of students with ASD.

Parent-School
Partnership Objectives

• To facilitate partnerships between the parents of students with autism and school personnel
• To strengthen mutual respect and understanding between parents and school personnel
• To assist parents and schools in guiding each student with ASD towards knowledge and independence

Support for Schools

• Encourages collaboration and teamwork between schools and families
• Acts as a resource for schools on issues relating to autism spectrum disorders
• Provides information to schools
• Schools and districts may refer families to the PSP program
• Helps schools to involve parents in the education process

Support for Families

• Helps families establish positive working relationships with school personnel
• Provides families with information and resources about autism
• Helps families understand special educational rights and responsibilities
• Provides support in connecting with other agencies
• Encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s education

Parent Mentors

For more information, please contact us at 803-750-6988 or 800-438-4790 or via our online contact form.