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PEAK Parent Center Workshops
PEAK Parent Center’s workshops are offered to families, general educators, special educators, para-professionals, administrators, service providers, and interested community members. Please email : cthaner@peakparent.org to schedule a workshop.
1. Accommodations and Modifications to Curriculum: Assuring Meaningful Participation in General Education Classrooms
This workshop will allow parents and educators to become familiar with types of accommodations and modifications that can be included on the IEP. Participants will learn how to ensure students with disabilities will have access to the general curricula and also meet their IEP goals.
2. Advocacy 101
Tips and pro-active communication strategies will be provided to help families advocate for their children. The steps necessary to work through the special education system in a positive and productive way will also be shared.
3. Cultural Competency
This workshop will focus on a strengths-based approach to cultural differences in order to provide a foundation for positive parent and professional partnerships.
4. Friendship Building Strategies
Families, educators, and advocates will explore the nature and types of relationships they have personally and strategies they can use to assist children to develop friendships.
5. From Bullying to Belonging
This workshop is full of strategies to help families and educators promote acceptance and healthy peer relationships.
6. IDEA 2004: New Law, New Expectations – What Do the Changes Mean for Students with Disabilities?
Participants will learn the changes in IDEA 2004 and the 2006 regulations. The focus is on how parents can ensure their child is receiving an effective and appropriate education with individualized services and supports.
7. Key Ingredients for Effective IEPs
The student’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This workshop offers an in-depth look at the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document.
8. The Why’s and How’s of Behavior
Behaviors are a form of communication. Learn about Functional Behavioral Assessments, how to reinforce positive behaviors as well as how to develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan.
9. Transition from Infant Services to Preschool Services
Various educational options available to children after age 3 will be discussed and information given on making a smooth transition from IFSP services to IEP services.
10. Transition – Grade-to-Grade, School-to-School: Planning for Success
Families and educators do not want to “reinvent the wheel” every time a student changes grades or schools. Learn how to collect and share information so teams can build on successes the student has already experienced.
11. Transition: Life After High School
This workshop is for both students and parents. It provides an introduction to the planning and action process to ensure students, families, and community services are involved in transition decision-making.
12. Which Plan is for Your Child: IEP or 504?
The focus of this workshop is to understand how a student is determined to be eligible for an IEP or a 504 plan. Learn about the rules and regulations of a 504 Plan and practical uses of accommodations.
13. Working Together to Resolve Disagreements
Participants will learn the importance of working collaboratively to solve problems. Tips and strategies will be given to help families and educators develop effective communication styles, listening skills, and conflict resolution techniques.
14. Making Sense of Dispute Resolution (for participants who have already attended Working Together to Resolve Disagreements)
This workshop provides a more in depth discussion of the resolution process included in the special education law and regulations.
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Criteria for Training Requests
Since we receive more requests than we are able to grant each year, priority for free trainings is determined based on the following criteria:
Topic areas targeted in PTI grant
Geographic diversity
Local sponsors providing space, AV equipment, publicity, and refreshments
Target audience including both parents and professionals
Attendance should number at least 20 people
Training open to all members of the community
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