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Attention Schools: Schedule your 2010/2011
The Parent Leadership Series and Workshops soon

Parent Leadership Series

NH Connections is now offering Parent Leadership Training.

The training gives parents of children with disabilities skills to assume leadership positions on their children’s school teams, on parent support groups, and to support their district goals. Read on! 

South Central Region -

SAU 37 Manchester School District is host to the Parent Leadership Training offered at Manchester SAU District Office Conference Room
Tuesday, March 9, 9 – 2
Tuesday, March 16, 9 – 2 

Lakes Region -

Plymouth, Whole Village Family Resource Center
Tuesday, April 6, 9 - 2
Tuesday, April 13, 9 - 2

Central Southwest Region

REVISED SCHEDULE in Fall Mountain
Wednesday, April 28,  6pm - 8pm - Parents and Schools Working together
Wednesday, May 5th, 6pm - 8pm - Partnerships for Students Success in Special Education

North Country Region

REVISED SCHEDULE 
Wednesday, May 28, 6pm - 8pm - Parents and Schools Working together.
Wednesday, June 9th, 6pm - 8pm - Partnerships for Students Success in Special - Brought to you by
The Family Involvement Group,The Regional Support Network,Sau #20 and Sau #3
For questions or more information contact Marlene Marchand 603-466-2089



These training sessions are offered at no cost. NH Connections is a project of the Parent Information Center funded by the Department of Education Bureau of Special Education.

Every child deserves a great school. “The evidence is now beyond dispute. When schools work together with families to support learning, children tend to succeed not just in school, but throughout life”

(A New Generation of Evidence, Henderson and Berla (1994, p. 1).

“I understand that the more the parents are educated about our district and the special education process, the better they are prepared to work with the school as they understand the system.”
Words from a Lakes Region Special Education Director

If parents and school district personnel are satisfied with the current parent     involvement in special education, envision what can happen when everyone learns the skills to assist with the work towards district goals.

Benefits to a School District: When parents develop as leaders:

• Parents will be equipped to help other parents understand and navigate the special education system.
• Parents will understand the district position of special education issues and topics.
• Parents will support the district at school board meetings.
• Parents can nurture collaboration among parents and educators.
• Parents will be adept at identifying the school needs and figuring out what needs to be done and who is able to enlist, advocate for, and represent other parents on behalf of the school’s students.
• Parents can act as a bridge between educators and parents.
• Parents can work with school administrators and teachers.
• Parents can offer themselves as a resource to teachers and administrators.

Strategies offered by NH Connections are developed research based methods to give parents the skills necessary to make the most of each relationship with educators, school administrators, community members, and other parents.

Parents who wish to become leaders and connectors in their school want to know...

• How does the special education process work and what’s my role?
• How can I develop a shared vision with other partners?
• How do we develop action plans to address the goals?
• How do I develop effective strategies to communicate and collaborate?
• How can I enhance my strategies to understand cultural differences?
• Do I have to be knowledgeable about the subjects my children are learning in school?
• How can I help the school and develop my skills to work with school personnel

Trained Parent Leaders can help in their schools and district by serving on School Improvement Teams, assisting with collaboration among parents and educators, supporting the school district at school board meetings, and being a resource to teachers and administrators.

Attention Schools: Schedule your 2010/2011 Workshops soon