Seminars

PIC offers seminars throughout         the State.

Seminars are 1.5 to 3 hours long and cover topics such as:

Smooth Transitions from Early Childhood Services to School
Parents of three-year old children with developmental delays learn the difference between Child Development Watch Early Intervention services and special education services in preschool and school settings. Parents also find out about programs and services available in their respective school districts.

Is My Child Eligible for Special Education Services?
Parents learn about evaluations and eligibility requirements for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and their role in the referral/evaluation/ eligibility process.

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) 
The IEP is the blueprint for special education and related services. Parents learn how the IEP is designed to address their children’s strengths and needs for specialized instruction, accommodations, modifications and related services. Strategies shared at this seminar help parents become informed and participating members of the IEP team.

Parents’ Proceduaral Safeguards Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Parents understand their right to review records, to receive notice, to participate in decisionmaking and to disagree with school decisions and how to enforce their rights using the complaint, mediation, resolution session or impartial hearing processes.

Response To Intervention(RTI) and Early Intervening Services
IDEA 2004 requires that educators use pro-active and multi-level interventions that are research-based and peer reviewed before referring children for special education services.  Learn about these interventions and how important monitoring progress is for determining whether a child responds to such interventions.

Effective Advocacy 101

This seminar gives parents tools for respectful and effectual ways for sharing information, expectations and the means for resolving disagreement and conflict to improve communication and collaboration with schools and IEP teams.

Preparing for Transition From School To Post-School Options
Parents, youth, and teachers must collaborate when planning for students’ transitions from high school to work, postsecondary education and life as adults. Seminar participants also acquire steps for helping students plan their own future beginning at age 14 and are given information and resources for making this process as successful as possible.

What Can Parents Do If Their Child Is Not Eligible for Special Education Services?
By using provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, children may receive accommodations that address their special needs for testing and in the classroom.  Learn about the eligibility process and how your child may receive services.

The Value of Learning Through Play

Did you know that your child is learning and developing important skills when he blows bubbles, colors or plays in the sand box? In this session find out about the importance of play in the development of your child and pick up some great tips for how to encourage your child's development and to have fun with them at the same time!

Learning Styles

Did you know that there are different ways we receive and process information - called learning styles? Did you know that people process and remember information best if they recieve it through their preferred learning style? This seminar will help parents, and those who work with children, to identify their own learning style as well as the learning style of their child so that they can better understand how to effectively support and promote their child's learning.

Preparing your Child for Kindergarten

In this seminar, parents of three and four-year olds learn ideas for promoting and encouraging their child's learning at home and find out important information about what to expect when their children start kindergarten.

Involved Parents: The Key To Success in School

This seminar covers the importance of family involvement in children's academics and supports parents efforts to be involved. Receive ready-to-use strategies for helping with homework and establishing a good relationship with your child's teachers. You are the key to your child's success in school!

Parenting to Prevent Bullying

During this informative seminar, family members learn how to recognize the signs of bullying, receive effective strategies for preventing physical and emotional intimidation and find out what the bullying prevention law in Delaware requires of schools and districts.

ABCs of Conflict Resolution

Gain insightful information about handling conflict and learn effective strategies for helping your child communicate and resolve conflicts they encounter at home and at school.

If you wish for us to present to your parent group or staff, please contact us.