COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE
(CIE)
Information is Power! Our workshops are designed to provide parents information that will empower them to become knowledgeable school partners. Our workshops address three major barriers parent face in obtaining pertinent school information:
· Time – scheduling workshops during convenient hours;
· Information – providing a central source where parents can obtain information that relates to education;
· Communication –disseminate information to parents in a format that is easy to read and understand.
WORKSHOPS
• Navigating the Special Education Process
• Understanding School Improvement Initiatives
• Understanding Testing Requirements
• School Funding
• Legislatively Speaking
• Organizing a Formal Parent Group
• Advocating for Your Child: Moving From Emotion to Reason
• Education is the Key to Your Child’s Success
• Individual Learning Plan: Your Child’s Roadmap to Success
ADVOCACY SUPPORT - IEP & 504 Plans
We assist parents and caregivers in finding help for the child with special needs. This includes attending 504 and IEP meetings as a neutral party whose focus is on the child.
WORKFORCE EMPOWERMENT TRAINING
Our Workforce Empowerment Training is designed to empower individuals
through comprehensive training on the latest technology and effective soft and life skills to increase their opportunities to earn a better living wage; thereby moving from dependent to independent living.
Technology Training | Softskills Training
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| Keyboarding Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access Website Design Windows XP/Internet Explorer Understanding E-mail Introduction to Computers and Networks | Resume Writing Interviewing Techniques Dress for Success Conflict Resolution Business Plan Writing Non-Profit Establishment Financial Management Time Management |
ADVOCACY SUPPORT THROUGH OUR PARTNERS
We offer comprehensive youth support and advocacy services through our partner, Kiamsha. Founded in 1992 by the Honorable Dorothy F. Bailey, Kiamsha has a proven record in providing training for youth to become leaders of integrity as peer leaders and peer mentors. Visit Kiamsha Youth Empowerment Organization for more information.
Also through our partner, The Parenting Toolkit, we support children by providing parents and other adults responsible for their development with tools that foster the self-esteem and confidence essential to becoming capable adults. Visit The Parents Partnership for more information.