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 Training Videos

Check out these training by our Parent-School-Partnership Mentor Jill Powell.

Training 1:

 “Preparing for the IEP meeting.”

Training 2:

“How to organize documents for your child”

Training 3:

“What to do after an Autism diagnosis”

Parent mentors.

For more information, please contact us at 803-750-6988 or 803-244-8494 or via our online contact form.