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