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

How to organize documents for your child.

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

This is the second video in our PSP training series, to see the first one, click here “Preparing for the IEP meeting.”

Parent mentors.

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