Description:Sarbridge’s Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is a federally funded parent center. The purpose of the program is to provide training and information to families of children with disabilities and to the professionals who serve them. PTICs serve families of children of all ages and all disabilities to help them better understand their children’s disabilities and education needs, communicate more effectively with school and related professionals, understand their rights and responsibilities under IDEA, and obtain appropriate services for their children. The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL) is a Core Community Partner with Starbridge for PTIC.
We also provide trainings and workshops to professionals and others who work with children with disabilities and their families.
Trainings Offered…
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) overviewboyinwheelchair
Advocacy Training Program
Disability-Specific Workshops
Effectively Working with Your School
Parents Rights and Responsibilities
Effective Communication
Conflict Resolution
Special Education Policies and Procedures
Laws, Rules and Regulations
Schools and Bullying (Dignity Act)
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
Many more…
Training is designed to be strength based and family specific. If you are interested in a particular topic, please call and inquire.
Why Visit a Parent Center?
To gain a better understanding of your child’s disability
To get connected to other community resources
To learn more about your rights and your child’s rights under the IDEA
To build stronger partnerships with your child’s school
To learn more effective ways to communicate with teachers and other personnel working with your child
To connect with other parents
To become a stronger and more effective advocate for your child
To learn how and where to access helpful information from a variety of sources
To receive professional development opportunities