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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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We are still looking to hire a Regional Coordinator to service families of children impacted by a disability in the Eagle Pass area and surrounding counties!
Visit our website PRNTEXAS.ORG to view the job description.
Please send your cover letter and resume to prnteamjobs@gmail.com
For more infomation contact Project Director, Alejandra Barger, at 832-720-2127
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Transitioning to Special Education After Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services End
Join us tomorrow, January 12 @ 12:15 p.m. CT, as Leslie Alvarez, Disability Rights Texas, discusses the transition process from ECI to special education. Attendees will also get an overview of special education and what to expect from their local school once their child has been identified by the school. Helpful advocacy tips and special education rights will also be covered. Register HERE
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MEJORANDO EL LENGUAJE Y ALFABETIZACIÓN A TRAVÉS DE LA LECTURA COMPARTIDA
Texas A&M University BLINC Lab en colaboracion con Partners Resource Network TEAM Project estaran dando un entrenamiento para PADRES para mejorar el lenguaje y lecture de niños con Autismo y con la habilidad de comunicacion NO VERBAL. Este entrenamiento sera dividido en 5 clases que no te puedes perder!
Este entrenamiento es completamente GRATUITO pero previa inscripcion es requerida.
Para mas informacion, contacte a Veronica Alvarez al 512-969-1848 o valvarezpath@gmail.com
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MEJORANDO EL LENGUAJE Y ALFABETIZACIÓN A TRAVÉS DE LA LECTURA COMPARTIDA
Texas A&M University BLINC Lab en colaboracion con Partners Resource Network TEAM Project estaran dando un entrenamiento para PADRES para mejorar el lenguaje y lecture de niños con Autismo y con la habilidad de comunicacion VERBAL. Este entrenamiento sera dividido en 5 clases que no te puedes perder!
Este entrenamiento es completamente GRATUITO pero previa inscripcion es requerida.
Para mas informacion, contacte a Veronica Alvarez al 512-969-1848 o valvarezpath@gmail.com
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The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas and Partners Resource Network bring you a 1-Day Virtual Conference January 15, 2021!
Join us for our very first Transition Conference from the comfort of your own home. Open to teens and adults with Down syndrome (or any disability) and all family, friends and professionals interested in the area of Transition.
For more information or questions, please email Oralia Lara-Vargas at olara@dsastx.org
To register click HERE
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To view TEAM Project's upcoming webinars, please click HERE...
To view all of PRN events scheduled across Texas, please click HERE...
We have also gathered a great number of resources/information regarding COVID-19, click HERE... to view them. |
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Less siloed, more inclusive: Changes to special education teacher preparation expected to have big impact on schools
As the pandemic has drawn more attention to the needs of students in special education, the state is moving forward with changes to teacher preparation programs intended to improve learning conditions for California’s nearly 800,000 students with special needs.
Last month, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved the latest in more than a dozen changes to the requirements for credentialing aspiring special education teachers. Continue Reading...
Schools Have Struggled To Fulfill IEPs Amid Pandemic, Government Report Finds
Government investigators are offering up some of the first details about how schools fared in addressing the needs of students with disabilities when they shuttered at the start of the pandemic.
A report out this month from the Government Accountability Office dives into how schools managed special education and services for English learners during the switch to distance learning in the spring of the 2019-2020 academic year, finding that by and large, they struggled. Continue Reading...
Communication partner skills: Do you have them?
There is a lot of research about communication partner behavior and how they interact with non-speaking people and/or AAC users. We clearly see that speaking people dominate the conversations. In the on-demand training video " Communication partner skills" Part 1 and 2, part of our AAC training series, our senior Speech Pathologist Amanda Hartmann teaches tips, tricks and strategies that will help us all become successful communication partners. Continue Reading...
A Day in the Life of a Child Who Struggles With Flexible Thinking
Meet Anthony, a second grader who has trouble thinking flexibly. He’s a bright kid, but it’s hard for him to see things from more than one point of view. This impacts almost every aspect of his day. His mom worries a lot about his rigid thinking. To see how trouble with flexible thinking can impact families, take a look at a typical day for Anthony and his mom. Continue Reading...
How Everyday Mindfulness Can Make You a Better Parent
You don’t have to sit, chant “om,” or do anything out of the ordinary to achieve a more resilient, healthier brain. Here’s how parents of kids with ADHD can bring mindfulness practices into their everyday lives.
Stress, uncertainty, and being a parent all go hand in hand. This stress affects how you live, how you relate to others, and how effectively you manage your child’s ADHD. Continue Reading..
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Do you need assistance with:
- Learning what the ARD process is like
- Reviewing your child’s IEP
- Helping you determine what you want for your child and how to achieve it
- Understanding what your rights are under IDEA
We can help with all of the above and much more. Call your Regional Coordinator today to schedule your FREE one-on-one meeting.
If you live in or around:
- Rio Grande Valley - contact Maria Cordero at 956-477-9526
- Austin - contact Veronica Alvarez at 512-969-1848
- San Antonio - contact Magaly Diaz at 210-632-4045
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Necesita ayuda con:
- Saber como es el proceso de ARD
- Revisar el IEP de su hijo
- Ayuda para determinar lo que quiere para su hijo y cómo lograrlo
- Entender cuáles son sus derechos bajo la ley de IDEA
Podemos ayudarle con todo lo mencionado y con mucho más! Llame hoy a su Coordinadora Regional para programar su cita. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATUITOS.
Si vive en o alrededor de:
- Rio Grande Valley - contacte a Maria Cordero al 956-477-9526
- Austin - contacte a Veronica Alvarez al 512-969-1848
- San Antonio - contacte a Magaly Diaz al 210-632-4045
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NCWD/Youth focuses on young teens and helps them to learn how to cope with their disability and find their place in the workforce. The group also teaches kids to access the education they need. Once the young adults are able to achieve their educational and employment goals, NCWD/Youth works to assist them with living as independently as possible.
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The Navigate Life Texas (NLT) website, a project supported by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), was created to inform and empower parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Healthcare, education, insurance, medical diagnoses, transition to adulthood and how to connect with other parents are among the many topics found on NLT. Here, parents share their perspectives on challenges and rewards they have faced revealing their valuable first-hand experience.
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The Special Ed Advocate
Preparing for IEP Meetings: Organize Your Child's Special Ed File and Manage Documents.
View HERE
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TEA Special Ed Newsletter
- Strategic Support Plan (SSP) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Resources
- Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI)
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Families and Schools Partnering for Children’s Literacy Success
This toolkit helps families and schools work together to support children’s literacy success in and out of school.
You will learn:
- Tips for starting or enhancing discussions about literacy instruction and intervention
- Ways to increase your joint understanding of evidence-based literacy practices
- Strategies for addressing concerns about children’s literacy development together
This toolkit includes:
- An Online Tutorial
- Research Briefs & Infographics
- Tools & Resources
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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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