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Partners Resource Network PATH Project is one of three Texas Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) funded through the Department of Education. We provide free information, technical assistance and ARD support to parents of children with special needs.
Our mission is to empower parents of children with disabilities to be effective advocates for their children and to promote positive parent/professional partnership.
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Everything in Its Place: The ADHD Guide to Better Organization
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 1pm ET
with ADHD expert Lisa K. Woodruff
Do you walk into a disorganized room and find yourself paralyzed and overwhelmed — unsure where or how to apply order? Do you repeatedly spend time and money on organizing solutions that don’t work? Do you put in constant effort but never feel organized? It's time to start working with your ADHD brain, not against it. Register HERE>>>
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| March Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinars |
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In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities invites you to participate in a webinar featuring Everything You Need to Know About Developmental Disabilities in Texas. Executive Director Beth Stalvey and staff from the Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) will showcase their cutting-edge projects, strategic public policy efforts, and innovative public awareness campaigns. Join us March 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to learn how you can get involved and replicate TCDD initiatives in your community.
Register at this link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uGBF4n4WTOKj4PFWSbe1pQ
As part of the ongoing Accessibility and Disability Policy webinar series, the GCPD offers this special education webinar called “Top Tips for Tip Top Transition” featuring resources and advice from Elizabeth Danner, transition specialist from Education Service Center Region 13. Join us on March 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Highlights include:
- Key elements of Transition planning and the Individual Education Program (IEP) process for your child in elementary or middle school;
- Solutions if you’re in the midst of transition and feel overwhelmed; and
- Resources to help your family or your friends as they move toward graduation and adult life.
Register at this link, https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0m8vpAKCSXmDfcIVqBDwmg
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Tuesday, March 26 @ 12:15 p.m. CT
Special Guest Presenter: Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff
CLICK to register for this FREE webinar
English version starts at 12:15 p.m. CST
En Español a la 1:15 p.m. CST
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Early Childhood Suspensions: The Impact on Families
March 27, 2019 8pm EDT
When a child is suspended from school, it not only impacts the child, but the entire family. Parents often feel isolated and ashamed. They may also feel defeated with nowhere to turn. Many parents worry about the impact of the suspension on the child’s future, losing their job to care for the child during the suspension period, their child being targeted, and their child’s ability develop and maintain positive relationships with teachers and peers. During this webinar, parents will share the impact of their child's suspension(s) on the family.
Register HERE>>
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Regional Workshops and Events
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Region 5 - Beaumont
Regional Coordinator: Marion Campbell
MCambellpath@gmail.com
409-790-0741
Click HERE for Region 5 events.
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Region 6 - Huntsville
Regional Coordinator: Gail Wright
GWrightpath@gmail.com
936-348-0013
Click HERE for Region 6 events.
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Region 7 - Kilgore/Tyler
Regional Coordinator: Dee Lower
DLowerpath@gmail.com
903-541-1134
Click HERE for Region 7 events.
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Region 8 - Texarkana
Regional Coordinator: In Training
Pathproject@sbcglobal.net
409.898.4684
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Region 9 - Wichita Falls
Regional Coordinator: Shamayn Kennedy
SKennedypath@gmail.com
940-435-1222
Click HERE for Region 9 events.
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Region 10 - Dallas
Regional Coordinator: Jim Wright
JWrightpath@gmail.com
469-388-8662
Click HERE for Region 10 events.
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Region 11 - Fort Worth
Regional Coordinator: Shannon Rosson
SRossonpath@gmail.com
817-757-3572
Click HERE for Region 11 events.
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Region 12 - Waco
Regional Coordinator: Robin Tenboer
RTenboerpath@gmail.com
254-275-1362
Click HERE for Region 12 events.
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Region 13 - Austin
Regional Coordinator: Veronica Alvarez
VAlvarezpath@gmail.com
512-969-1848
Click HERE for Region 13 events.
Habla español
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Outreach Coordinator - Lucia Lingo
LLingopath@gmail.com
469-781-6813
Click HERE for Outreach Coordinator events.
Habla español
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Discipline: Suspensions, Expulsions, and IEPs by Robert Crabtree, Esq. Read more HERE>>
ADHD and the Myth of Laziness: What You Need to Know
People often mistakenly see kids with ADHD (also known as ADD) as being lazy. But it’s a myth that they consistently don’t do chores or schoolwork because they don’t want to put in the effort. Read more HERE>>
Anxiety in the Classroom
What it looks like, and why it's often mistaken for something else.
Read more HERE>>
Stranger Safety for Your Special Needs Child
HERE are some tips to help teach your child that “stranger” doesn’t always mean danger, but that self-protection always comes first.
Making Change Less Scary
Transitions can be difficult for kids with ADHD, who thrive on structure. Here, six ways to help them embrace change. Read more HERE>>
TEA has developed a document that compares dispute resolution services available to parents and schools – Comparison of Services. See the document HERE>>
Not Hi-Tech? Low-Tech Tools for Keeping Good Records Read more HERE>>
How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation?
Some kids need help learning to control their emotions and resist impulsive behavior. Read more HERE>>
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The CDC recently made its Milestone Tracker app available in Spanish (October 2018). This free mobile app includes resources made available through the Learn the Signs Act Early program. The app has a user-friendly interface and helps parents track their child's developmental progress from ages 2 months through 5 years with milestone checklists, photos, videos and reminders for appointments and developmental screenings. |
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Young Children in the Digital Age: A Parent's Guide
One challenge families face today involves making decisions about appropriate screen and digital device use for their young children. To help navigate this territory, Nancy Carlsson-Paige has written Young Children in the Digital Age: A Parent's Guide. Based on six core ideas from the field of child development, the guide offers helpful information and support for family members as well as real-life, specific suggestions to implement at home.
http://files.constantcontact.com/de2a95c3201/1eaa68d1-2d13-4a03-955d-f1a5afad7f00.pdf
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