What is Parent Leadership Training?
Parent Leadership Training is a program designed specifically for parents of children with disabilities. It is based on research and a movement toward facilitated Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
What is the Role of a Parent Leader?
Parent Leaders are trained by PRN to attend ARD Meetings with parents. Their role is to help the parent prepare for the meeting, plan an agenda, identify the issues and support the collaborative process of the meeting. This also means assisting the parent and school reach a consensus where possible. Parent Leaders are not advocates, but rather Partners in the ARD process. Parent Leaders are parents who have gone through a two day intensive Parent Leadership Training Program and are volunteers for Partners Resource Network (PRN).
What Does Parent Leadership Training Include?
Leadership Skills, IDEA Information, Understanding the Procedural Safeguards, IEP/ARD Components, Transition, Early Childhood Education, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Who is Parent Leadership For?
It is for parents who want to become Leaders in helping other parents understand the ARD process and how to obtain the best education for their child. Leadership candidates must have a strong foundational knowledge of IDEA.
How do you become a Parent Leader?
If you would like to be added to our interest list, please contact your PTI:
PACT Project
Phone 469.712.8409
Toll Free 1.855.974.1368
Email prnpactproject@gmail.com
PATH Project
Phone 409.898.4684
Toll Free 1.800.866.4726
Email pathproject@sbcglobal.net
PEN Project
Phone 915.259.8717
Toll Free 1.833.847.2686
Email penprntx@gmail.com
TEAM Project
Phone 281.969.5944
Toll Free 1.877.832.8945
Email prnteamproject@gmail.com
Need help finding the PTI that serves your area? Contact our main office at 1.800.866.4726 or info@prntexas.org