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Parent Parent AdvocacyAdvocacy

Training Training ProgramProgram

• Parent to Parent

• Parents as Trainers

• Train the Trainers

Development of PAT

Training OBJECTIVES

Use a negotiation skills model to prepare and manage your own child’s IEP or IFSP

Understand and access legal information to provide a solid foundation for obtaining services/support for your child

Design Process

1. Adult Learning Styles

2. Distribution

3. Flexible

4. Video Demonstration & Small Group Work

5. KNOW-ACT-DO MODEL

Introduction to Negotiating

Know-Act-DoNegotiating Model

• K.N.O.W. = Before the IEP Meeting

• A.C.T. = During the IEP Meeting

• D.O. = After the IEP meeting

Know-Act-DOKey Goal Areas or Vision

Before Needs of Your Child

Organize Supporting Documentation

Write “Needs Statements” And Determine Your BATNA

Actively Listen

During Child Must Be The Focus

Treat Everyone with Respect

Determine Follow-Up

After On –Going Monitoring Of the Plan

Tool Box OverviewTool Box Overview• A beginning for your personal resource

library• A place to Gather Useful Information

– PAT Materials– Parent Pads– Useful Brochures– Useful legal opinions – AG Bell Catalogue and Bookstore– List of additional useful resources

• Many other local, state and Federal resources

• Add your own materials and resources

PAT Training ProgramPAT Training Program

• Facilitator’s Manual• Participant Training Guide• Train the Trainer Manual• IEP Video Demonstration• Parent Toolbox (CD)

Workshop Evaluations

• “ This was the most through workshop that I have ever attended.”

• “It opened my eyes to what’s possible, and gave me new skills, a new way to think.”

• “It made us realize the importance of preparation and homework for the IEP”.

• “The negotiation techniques are extremely helpful and the legal presentation was invaluable.”