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
Parent Group Highlights
Union Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
September 5, 2019
A Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) gives parents the opportunity to provide direct input to their school district about policies,...
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Cinnaminson Township Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
August 22, 2019
Cinnaminson Township, which is a small school district in Burlington County, had a well-established SEPAG in the past but as...
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Ocean City Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
May 25, 2019
The purpose of the Ocean City SEPAG is to keep lines of communication open between parents/families and the Ocean City School District...
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