Special Education Liaison
School Liaisons are special education teachers trained to assist students, staff and their families with education goals and needs. We provide help to you and your child as you go through special education and other programs. This help includes reviewing meetings, setting goals and finding other useful resources your child may need.
Assistance
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Teach you and your child how to talk about needs and wants to the schools
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Find eligible services within the school system for your child
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Promote positive behaviors
Support
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Support before, during and after ARD (Annual Review and Dismissal) and 504 meetings.
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Help with creating goals that schools will use
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Answer any questions you or your child have
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Provide helpful resources in the community
Reaching Goals and Future Steps
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Understand you and your child's legal rights and what services are available
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Provide help with the special education process
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Build relationships with school districts
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Offer informational and instructional resources to help your child reach his/her school goals and beyond
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Create plans to move skills between home, school and the community
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Help achieve goals after graduation like college, vocational and technical training opportunities