IEP Partners
Who are the IEP Partners?
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IEP Partners are parents of Portland Schools students receiving special education services. They have real life experience as parents of students receiving special education services.
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IEP Partners know the special education system.
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IEP Partners receive ongoing training for their role from the Special Education Department.
What is the role of IEP Partners?
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IEP Partners help parents plan for IEP meetings.
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IEP Partners provide support for parents during IEP meetings.
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IEP Partners debrief with parents after IEP meetings.
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IEP Partners coach parents on presenting their concerns effectively.
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IEP Partners help other parents find information and resources.
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IEP Partners help parents navigate the system.
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IEP Partners promote the parent-educator partnership.
How do IEP Partners support the IEP Team?
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IEP Partners help parents and educators be prepared for meetings.
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IEP Partners help parents be an active member of the IEP team.
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IEP Partners help keep the focus on the student.
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IEP Partners facilitate an effective meeting experience.
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IEP Partners help parents and educators work together to benefit the student’s education.
How can parents get an IEP Partner?
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A parent can call the Parent Liaison in the Special Education Department to request an an IEP Partner.
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Staff can discuss the program with a parent and, with the parent’s permission, ask the Parent Liaison to call him or her.
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A parent may refer another parent to the Parent Liaison.
How do I contact the program?
Diann Drummond
Parent Liaison
Special Education Department
503-916-3723 503-916-3723
e-mail: ddrum@pps.net
