START–Engaging Parents of Students with Disabilities
Offering programs and services that support the engagement of families to improve outcomes for students.
START-Engaging Parent of Students with Disabilities (EPSD) offers assistance and services that support the engagement of families to improve outcomes for students, including developing and supporting Special Education Parent Advisory Groups (SEPAGs) in communities and school districts.
Through workshops, trainings, and parent leadership development activities, we help parents:
- Become informed and active participants in their child’s education
- Partner with educators in improving educational programs for students with disabilities, particularly in the area of Inclusion
- Start or strengthen parent advisory groups or parent support groups in their areas
START – BOARD OF EDUCATION
A strong partnership between a SEPAG and a Board of Education (BOE) is important for developing and maintaining meaningful family engagement in schools. Together SEPAGs and BOEs can make a positive difference in improving special education programs and services for students with disabilities and their families.
quick guides/datos generales
Board of Education- SEPAG Presentation Template
Board of Education- SEPAG Presentation Template: SEPAG Presentation for a BOE Meeting.pptx
Documents/documentos
Sample Questions to Ask Board of Education (BOE) Members Seeking Election/Reelection: BOE Candidate Questions.docx
Ejemplos de preguntas para los miembros de la Junta de Educación que buscan elección o reelección: Spanish BOE Candidate Questions.docx
Sample communication document if your SEPAG is hosting a Candidate’s Night : Candidate Communication for Candidates Night.docx
Sample Intro Letter to BOE Candidates:Sample Intro Letter to BOE Candidates