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Are you interested in learning how to influence change in IDEA?
If you want to make sure that essential special education rights and protections stay intact (and maybe even are improved), you’ll want to attend this free training.
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PIC featured on WMUR
Watch Michelle Lewis, Executive Director, of the Parent Information Center talk with WMUR9 news about the supports and opportunities we provide to NH families, self-advocates…
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The NH Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities – What’s in a Name?
The NH Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities, is now being called the NH Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
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We are here to help…
Our vision is that all children with disabilities will have successful educational experiences that will prepare them to be actively involved in the community as adults.
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Training Opportunities
A PIC Volunteer Advocate for Special Education (VA) may be assigned to assist a parent in learning the skills necessary to become a more effective member of their child’s IEP team. A VA can not speak for a family or represent a family at an IEP meeting, mediation or due process hearing. For more information on the PIC Volunteer Advocates for Special Education Training...
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We Support Families
Offering training, guidance, resources and an advocacy program. Learn more….
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Parent Information Center on Special Education
Serving New Hampshire families of children birth to age 26 and youth with all disabilities
About Us
Since 1975, the Parent Information Center on Special Education (PIC on Special Education) has been providing information, training and support to families who have a child with a disability so that they may participate effectively as team members in the Special Education process. PIC on Special Education collaborates with families, youth, schools, agencies and community members throughout the state. Our vision is that all children and youth with disabilities will have successful educational experiences that will prepare them to be actively involved in the community as adults.
How Can We Help?
I have concerns about my infant’s or toddler’s development, what do I do?
I think my child may have a disability, now what do I do?
My child is turning 3 and will be transitioning from ESS. What do I need to know?
What are my rights and responsibilities in the special education process?
My child has an IEP. How do I make sure it has what they need?
What is a 504 Plan?
My child has behavioral issues at school, is there anything I can do?
My child’s been suspended and has an IEP, what are my rights?
My child is in or is entering high school. How do I plan for the transition?
How do I resolve a disagreement with my child’s school?
How Can We Help?
I have concerns about my infant’s or toddler’s development, what do I do?
I think my child may have a disability, now what do I do?
My child is turning 3 and will be transitioning from ESS. What do I need to know?
What are my rights and responsibilities in the special education process?
My child has an IEP. How do I make sure it has what they need?
What is a 504 Plan?
My child has behavioral issues at school, is there anything I can do?
My child’s been suspended and has an IEP, what are my rights?
My child is in or is entering high school. How do I plan for the transition?
How do I resolve a disagreement with my child’s school?
Online Training
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Providing an overview, this 60 minute module provides insights into best practices, current laws and introduces helpful videos.
One of the ways schools help children who are struggling to learn and need additional support to be successful is using Response to Instruction (RtI).
The Basics – Understanding the Special Education Process in New Hampshire ...
Using the NH Standards for Family-School-Community Partnerships to Improve Family-School...
Parent Information Center on Special Education
The Parent Information Center on Special Education is funded in part or whole by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H328M100016. The contents of the website, however, and any documents cited herein do not necessarily reflect the views or polices of the U.S Department of Education.
