Parent-Educator Partnership Program (PEP)
What is the Parent-Educator Partnership Program (PEP)?
The Grant Wood AEA Parent-Educator Partnership (PEP) links families and educators for better understanding and communication. As part of a statewide Parent-Educator network, the program provides a lending library of printed information, books and videos; a newsletter; workshops and consultation on communication and family issues; a speakers' bureau; and ongoing networking with support groups and parent-teacher organizations.
Information and Resources
A Parent's Guide: Instructional Decision Making and the Student
Individual Education Plan (IEP) Is About Using A Team to Make a Specific Plan to Help Your Child Succeed in School
What is an IEP?
Parent Involvement in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
ASK Family Resource Center
Parent Rights and Responsibilities
Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents Rights for Children Ages Birth-3
Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents Rights for Children Ages 3-21
PEP Transition Guide
Secondary Transition Topics and Agency Profiles
Useful Tools to Help in Preparation for School Meetings
Positive Student Profile.doc
4 Lists Form.doc
"Road to Discovery: Transition to Adult Living, Learning and Working"
Free Workshop - MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW
Planning for the future and setting high expectations for youth with disabilities can be a challenging time for families. This training will help families understand the importance of setting high expectations and give them the knowledge and skills they can use to achieve more positive outcomes for their youth.
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Families and Caregivers of 7th - 12th graders with IEP's
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Students age 14 and older
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Educators and other professionals who work with students with disabilities
Module #1: From Disability to Possibility: The Power of High Expectations in Transition Planning
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:00 – 8:30 PM, Coralville GWAEA, 200 Holiday Rd
The purpose of this workshop is for parents to explore the process of creating high expectations for youth with disabilities. In addition, they’ll learn ways to connect expectations (to school and community experiences) that will help their child achieve his or her living, learning, and working goals.
Module #2: Road to Discovery: Transition to Adult Living, Learning, and Working
Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 6:00 – 8:30 PM, Coralville GWAEA 200 Holiday Rd
The goal of this workshop is to help parents understand the special education transition process in Iowa and how to participate effectively in developing the IEP. This outcome will be achieved by providing information, resources, and a supportive environment for parents to ask questions about the transition process.
Module #3: Exploring and Preparing for Work as an Adult
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 – 8:30 PM, Coralville GWAEA 200 Holiday Rd
The goal of this workshop is to help parents understand and explore work as an adult and what they can do to help prepare their students for life after high school. This curriculum aims to provide parents with information, resources, and tips for helping their son or daughter prepare for adult learning and employment.
Registration is required. Contact Deb Johnson at 319-399-6777 or dejohnson@gwaea.org
PEP Resource Library
Delivery System
The PEP Resource Library is located at the Grant Wood Area Education Agency in Cedar Rapids. Books, audio tapes, videos, handouts, and brochures on a variety of topics can be used by all parents, educators, and any interested persons.
These materials can be obtained by calling the library or stopping at the agency. Van delivery through the schools can be utilized to receive and return checked out items. Parents may use the van delivery system. Materials may be sent to your child's classroom and sent home with your child. To return materials, place the items in the envelope you received them in, cross out your name and put the following on the outside of the envelope:
To: PEP LIBRARY
ATTN. LIZ HOOLEY
GWAEA-C.R.
Send the envelope to school with your child and have the classroom teacher return it on the GWAEA van. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the PEP Office, we'd love to answer any questions you might have.
Borrowing Policy
Once you have found the material(s) you want, contact the PEP Resource Library in writing, by telephone, or in person and leave your request with Liz Hooley. In the event she cannot be reached, leave your message on her voice mail or with the receptionist. Please be sure to leave a phone number where you can be reached and/or address.
The following guidelines are followed by the PEP Resource Library:
* Books may be borrowed for a period of three (3) weeks
* Audio tapes/Video tapes may be borrowed for two (weeks)
* All materials may be renewed if not requested by another person
* A reminder will be sent to you in regard to overdue material
Please note:
The PEP Resource Library serves the needs of a variety of families and professionals in the Grant Wood Area Education Agency boundaries. In order to serve everyone to the best of our ability, we rely on your consideration to have borrowed materials promptly returned. Thank you for your consideration. For questions, contact Liz Hooley, PEP Resource Library Specialist at 1-800-332-8488, or (319) 399-6719.
New Resources for Parents and Educators in the PEP Library
The PEP Resource Library has new resources for parents and educators.
DVDs
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SKI HI Total Communication DVD program, which includes from the older tape series lessons 1-30 on three DVDs. Lessons 31-60 are available on video tape only at this time. The PEP Resource Library continues to offer the complete video tape series, Lessons 1-60.
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A new DVD (two disk set) on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has been donated to the PEP Resource Library.
Books
The PEP Resource Library has two new books for parents and educators who are preparing their student for life after high school. These transition materials would be useful for transition planning in the areas of living and earning.
The Job Developer’s Handbook-Practical Tactics for Customized Employment by Cary Griffin, David Hammis, and Tammara Geary
Let’s Cook-Healthy Meals for Independent Living by Elizabeth Riesz and Anne Kissack.
Wright’s Law: Special Education Law-Second Edition-Peter Wright and Pamela Darr Wright
This June 2008 printing of Wright’s Law: Special Education Law-Second Edition has this disclaimer, “The law is always changing. The information contained in this book is general information and may or may not reflect current legal developments.” (See full disclaimer on the publication page.)
To checkout any PEP Resource Library material, contact Liz Hooley, 319-399-6719 or email lhooley@gwaea.org. Material will be sent to you by Grant Wood AEA van mail to schools in the Grant Wood AEA service area or you can make alternative delivery arrangements with PEP.
Bibliography
The PEP Library maintains a bibliography of resources that is updated yearly. The following are available in Adobe PDF format. (PDF files on this website require Adobe™ Acrobat® Reader to view and print them.)
Handouts
PEP can contribute to partnership building in a variety of ways. These handouts in PDF (portable document format) explain the ways in which PEP can support partnership efforts.
Professional Development Opportunities for Parents
1. Click on Professional Development in the blue margins at the top right of the page.
2. Then click on Courses & Workshops.
3. Read who is listed under Audience and look to see if Parents are included.
4. If Parents are listed, then pursue registering electronically or phone PEP at 319-399-6702 to receive a hard copy of the registration form.
5. Scholarships may be available. Call PEP if a scholarship is needed.
6. Registering in advance is necessary.
Starting Support Groups
PEP maintains a listing of local support groups in Area 10. PEP will also assist anyone who wants to start a group, whether that be a disability-specific group or a school-based group of families or families and school staff wanting to come together for information and support. Contact PEP if you'd like help in launching your group.
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