Post on 06-Jan-2016
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VOICESVOICES
Parent Parent AdvocacyAdvocacy
Training Training ProgramProgram
• Parent to Parent
• Parents as Trainers
• Train the Trainers
Development of PAT
Training OBJECTIVES
Use a negotiation skills model to prepare and manage your own child’s IEP or IFSP
Understand and access legal information to provide a solid foundation for obtaining services/support for your child
Design Process
1. Adult Learning Styles
2. Distribution
3. Flexible
4. Video Demonstration & Small Group Work
5. KNOW-ACT-DO MODEL
Introduction to Negotiating
Know-Act-DoNegotiating Model
• K.N.O.W. = Before the IEP Meeting
• A.C.T. = During the IEP Meeting
• D.O. = After the IEP meeting
Know-Act-DOKey Goal Areas or Vision
Before Needs of Your Child
Organize Supporting Documentation
Write “Needs Statements” And Determine Your BATNA
Actively Listen
During Child Must Be The Focus
Treat Everyone with Respect
Determine Follow-Up
After On –Going Monitoring Of the Plan
Tool Box OverviewTool Box Overview• A beginning for your personal resource
library• A place to Gather Useful Information
– PAT Materials– Parent Pads– Useful Brochures– Useful legal opinions – AG Bell Catalogue and Bookstore– List of additional useful resources
• Many other local, state and Federal resources
• Add your own materials and resources
PAT Training ProgramPAT Training Program
• Facilitator’s Manual• Participant Training Guide• Train the Trainer Manual• IEP Video Demonstration• Parent Toolbox (CD)
Workshop Evaluations
• “ This was the most through workshop that I have ever attended.”
• “It opened my eyes to what’s possible, and gave me new skills, a new way to think.”
• “It made us realize the importance of preparation and homework for the IEP”.
• “The negotiation techniques are extremely helpful and the legal presentation was invaluable.”