Parent School Partnership Program.
The Parent-School Partnership program is designed to assist families with students with Autism 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 Autistic individual. The program strives to build collaboration between parents and schools – recognizing that both are essential partners in the education of Autistic students.
Parent-School Partnership objectives.
- To facilitate partnerships between the parents of Autistic students and school personnel
- To strengthen mutual respect and understanding between parents and school personnel
- To assist parents and schools in guiding each Autistic student 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
- 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-School Partnership Team
For more information, please contact us at 803-750-6988; scas@scautism.org