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Debra Jennings replied to the topic Resources from the Region 3/4 Conference Presentation in the forum Let's Talk About Managing Complex Parent Support Cases 5 years, 3 months ago

I. Parent Centers outlined characteristics of complex cases. Here are their thoughts, what would you add or further detail:

– Parents seem hopeless/desperate convey a sense of loss;
– Parents are angry and emotional;
– Mental health issues of the parent and/or child
– Staff feel that the parent is being manipulative
– Parents lack trust and/or…[Read more]
Debra Jennings started the topic Resources from the Region 3/4 Conference Presentation in the forum Let's Talk About Managing Complex Parent Support Cases 5 years, 3 months ago

Nelsenia Ramos (Region 4 PTAC), Jacey Tramutt (Region 5 PTAC), Debra Jennings (Center for Parent Information & Resources) led this session at the Region 3/4 Conference
Parent Center staff can improve their abilities to set appropriate boundaries and take care of themselves while providing intense support to individuals who are experiencing…[Read more]
Debra Jennings created the group Let's Talk About Managing Complex Parent Support Cases 5 years, 3 months ago

Let’s Talk About Managing Complex Parent Support Cases

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Debra Jennings posted an update in the group ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 4 months ago

Comments on Statewide Family Engagement Centers Wanted | USED Soliciting Input for the Statewide Family Engagement Centers
Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, Congress has authorized funding for the Statewide Family Engagement Centers Program. Title IV, Part E, Sections 4501 – 4506 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, a…[Read more]
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group HUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center Workspaces 5 years, 4 months ago

Comments on Statewide Family Engagement Centers Wanted | USED Soliciting Input for the Statewide Family Engagement Centers
Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, Congress has authorized funding for the Statewide Family Engagement Centers Program. Title IV, Part E, Sections 4501 – 4506 of the Elementary and Secondary Education A…[Read more]
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Educating Students with Disabilities in Juvenile Justice Systems 5 years, 6 months ago

Noncitizen Youth in the Youth Justice System: 2018 Update. Check out this report from the Casey Foundation: http://www.aecf.org/resources/noncitizen-youth-in-the-juvenile-justice-system-2018-update/
In 2014, the Annie E. Casey Foundation issued a report, Noncitizen Youth in the Juvenile Justice System, aimed at ensuring the safe and fair…[Read more]
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Performance Measures Collection 5 years, 7 months ago

The 2018 GPRA measures webinar video is now posted on YouTube:

Closed Captioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znRyMkJpIX0&t=1s
Audio Description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ1pY1w5hQ

And also on the CPIR Hub:

OSEP Webinars for Parent Centers

Thank you for your patience.
Debra
Debra Jennings posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

The GPRA webinar video is now posted on YouTube:

Closed Captioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znRyMkJpIX0&t=1s
Audio Description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ1pY1w5hQ

And also on the CPIR Hub:

OSEP Webinars for Parent Centers

Thank you for your patience.
Debra

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Debra Jennings joined the group Test Group for All Users 5 years, 7 months ago

Test Group for All Users

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Debra Jennings posted an update in the group NEW and Not So New Directors Workspace 5 years, 7 months ago

We’ve been looking forward to the Board Professional Development Toolkit developed by the Region 4 PTAC and it’s finally ready. Please register for the:

Introduction to Toolkits for Board Professional Development for Parent Centers Webinar | For Executive Directors and Board Members Only

Date: Thursday, Mar 22, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM E…[Read more]
Debra Jennings posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Still waiting. . . .

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Debra Jennings posted an update in the group HUB Central – Your First Stop in the Parent Center Workspaces 5 years, 8 months ago

IN CASE OF GOVT SHUT DOWN:
You may have already received this information from your Project Officer or RPTAC. Below is a message from Carmen Sanchez, OSEP Project Officer. For specific guidance about your Center’s situation. Please contact your Regional PTAC.

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We have not gotten any formal guidance on…[Read more]
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group NEW and Not So New Directors Workspace 5 years, 8 months ago

IN CASE OF GOVT SHUT DOWN:
You may have already received this information from your Project Officer or RPTAC. Below is a message from Carmen Sanchez, OSEP Project Officer. For specific guidance about your Center’s situation. Please contact your Regional PTAC.

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We have not gotten any formal guidance on…[Read more]
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group The Inclusion Curriculum 5 years, 8 months ago

Parent Centers can access the password that protects the Inclusion Curriculum and restricts its use to only Parent Centers within the OSEP-funded Parent Center network.
The password for the curriculum is: inclusion2017
Here’s the URL: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/the-inclusion-curriculum/
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 8 months ago

ESSA State Plan Reviews | ESSA UPDATE

The Department has provided initial feedback to 33 states and Puerto Rico that submitted Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) consolidated state plans in September. States received notes from external, independent peer reviewers, as well as specific information from Department staff about changes needed to…[Read more]
- Candace Cortiella replied 5 years, 8 months ago
  
  The US Dept. of Ed approved the ESSA plans of Minnesota and West Virginia on Jan. 10, 2018.
  
  More in my forum post –>
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group Educating Students with Disabilities in Juvenile Justice Systems 5 years, 9 months ago

Just before Christmas this news came in: Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Department of Justice’s critical guidance on the use of costs, fines and fees for youth in the juvenile justice system. The guidance, which clarified existing law, was written by the Justice Department’s Office for Access to Justi…[Read more]
Debra Jennings joined the group The Inclusion Curriculum 5 years, 10 months ago

The Inclusion Curriculum

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Debra Jennings posted an update in the group ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 11 months ago

Achieve recently released a new online tracking tool that summarizes components of states’ accountability plans as submitted to the U.S. Department of Education under the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Achieve’s new tool summarizes states’ goals for student achievement and graduation rates, along with the other indicators…[Read more]
Debra Jennings posted an update in the group ESSA-The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015 reauthorization of ESEA) – Parent Centers Taking Action 5 years, 11 months ago

ESSA UPDATE from US Department of Education
Secretary DeVos announced that all consolidated state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) submitted by 34 states and Puerto Rico at the fall deadline were found complete and ready for peer review. The plans now proceed to the staff and peer review process, through which experts and…[Read more]
Debra Jennings joined the group Addressing Disproportionality 6 years ago

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