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WHO WE ARE:
Partners Resource Network TEAM Project is one of four 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 and support Texas families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.
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Our hearts go out to the individuals and families affected by the mass shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas yesterday.
No individual should have to experience senseless violence and no family or loved one should have to suffer such a loss.
We are thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort during these difficult times.
We have collected a few online resources to help you during this difficult time:
LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Belong, a non-profit agency whose vision is for abused and neglected children to be empowered to grow up to be happy, productive and caring adults, has created a webpage with local resources to help the Uvalde Community. Find it here...
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Anuncio Importante para padres de las areas de Austin, San Antonio y Rio Grande Valley 
TEAM Project tendra su Conferencia Anual "Por Un Futuro Mejor" para nuestros padres del habla Hispana Julio 30, 2022.
Esta conferencia es gratuita pero inscripcion es requerida. Tambien tendremos becas para padres de ninos con discapcidades. El numero es limitado, asi que aplica ya!
Muchas gracias a nuestro patrocinador exclusivo Amerigroup por su apoyo y hacer de esta conferencia posible. Al igual muchas gracias al ESC Region 13 por su colaboracion en este evento!
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Young Adults Transitioning from High School to College
June 21 @ 3:30 pm
Register Here
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Transicion de los adultos jovenes de la escuela secundaria ala escuela superior
Junio 24 @ 3:30 pm
Registrate aqui
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View TEAM Project's full list of upcoming webinars for our Rio Grande Valley, Austin, and San Antonio areas HERE...
View all of Partners Resource Networks webinars scheduled across Texas HERE...
We have also gathered a great number of resources/information regarding COVID-19, to view them please click HERE... |
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The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program is for teens that are motivated, excited, and ready to make a change in their community! This program is designed for high school age youth who have a passion for health and wellness. These youth are trained at the regional level to become youth health experts who can motivate others to make a change in their lifestyle to improve their health. More importantly, these ambassadors assist local county extension agents with program efforts, project activities, and much more!
Visit here for more information.
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Game Design and Employment Summer Workshop
July 11th - August 5th
From 1pm - 4pm EST
Via Zoom
This program is for students ages 14 - 21 on the autism spectrum who will participate in a research study and workshop at Techkidsunlimted.org, during summer 2022.
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Tips for Helping Special Needs Kids Change Schools
No one likes to be the new kid in school. Kids with autism, OCD, anxiety, or learning disabilities may have an especially hard time adjusting to a new setting and new people. But by planning ahead, parents can help kids with special needs make an easier transition. Continue Reading...
Supporting Students With Dysgraphia
Compared to other learning disabilities like ADHD and dyslexia, dysgraphia is not well understood. But we do know that for children who have dysgraphia, it can be a serious obstacle to academic success—and the research suggests there are tactics you can adopt to help kids with the condition express themselves. Continue Reading...
4 Legged SEL: How to Start a Therapy Dog Program
Elementary schools can boost social and emotional learning with a program that welcomes a canine friend to campus. Social and emotional learning (SEL) doesn’t always look like a lesson plan, a professional development workshop, or a box of SEL curriculum. Continue Reading...
Seven Simple Ways To Support Special Needs Families
Anger, guilt, anxiety, loneliness, stress and exhaustion. Pick a feeling and a special needs caregiver has experienced it, and not occasionally or seasonally. No, it’s more likely experienced on a very consistent basis, if not a daily one. Continue Reading...
Tips for Helping Special Needs Kids Change Schools
With the new school year on the horizon, most parents are busy stocking up on fall clothes and folders. But those of you with special-needs children have more than shopping on your mind. Kids and teens with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or anxiety issues are already going to need more of your support than typically developing kids as they say goodbye to summer and prepare for the return to school. But if your child is transitioning to a less (or more) restrictive setting, that need will be even greater. Continue Reading...
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The Autism Society of Texas will be hosting Autism-friendly COVID-19 vaccine clinics across Texas. Autism-Friendly clinics can reduce the stress and sensory aspects that may be a barrier to vaccinations. Having calming strategies and an Autism-friendly team and environment can drastically improve outcomes for people with sensory sensitivity and sensory overload. Family members may also receive their COVID-19 vaccine during the clinic. This is open to all ages who are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Please visit here for more information.
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2022 Application for The Arc@School's Special Education Advocacy Curriculum Scholarship
For the second year in a row, The Arc of the United States, in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, is providing scholarships for eligible families of color and low-income households that reside in Comcast regions to receive free online access to The Arc@School's Special Education Advocacy Curriculum. The curriculum helps families learn to advocate for the services and supports their child with a disability's needs.
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Your feedback is important to us.
Would you take 3 minutes to complete this SURVEY regarding services and/or information you have received from TEAM Project?
Your input will help us improve our services and create a better experience for everyone we serve.
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