1. Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools
Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee (SECAC)
January 12, 2015

2. Components of Family Support Services
Family Support Network – Birth to 3 (BITP)
Preschool Partners – 3 through 5
Partners for Success Resource Center – 3 to 21
Notes: Partners for Success is under the umbrella of Maryland State Department of Education – the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services. There are 3 components of family support services:
Family Support Network – Support families with children, birth to 3. Baltimore Infants & Toddlers Program
Preschool Partners – Supports families during the transition from Infants & Toddlers Program to local school system and preschool special education.
Partners for Success – Supports families with children, 3 to 21.

3. Partners for Success Resources for Families and Schools Who We Are?
Partners for Success supports parents of children with disabilities, ages 3 to 21. Its mission is to promote positive, effective partnerships within the school community and is staffed by a parent of child with a disability.
Who We Are?

4. Partners for Success Resource Center Services
Conducts parent workshops and seminars.
Direct parents to available community resources.
Offers support to parents who need someone to talk to on an individual basis in a confidential, supportive atmosphere.
Services Provided

5. Partners for Success Resource Center Services Cont.
A lending library of articles, newsletters, books, and dvd’s on a wide range of special education topics such as special education law, types of disabilities, support groups and recreational opportunities.
Seeks ways to encourage and strengthen communication between parents and school personnel.
Makes community presentations to both parent groups and school staff.
Services Provided

6. Community Support Partners
Abilities Network
Baltimore City Infants & Toddlers Program
Baltimore Collaborates
Kennedy Krieger Resource Finder
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health (MCF)
Parent Response Unit
Pathfinders for Autism
Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee (SECAC)
The Arc of Baltimore
The League for People with Disabilities
Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore (JCC)
Partners for Success works closely with these organizations to discuss topics, issues and concerns regarding students with disabilities.

7. Past Parent Workshops
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the IEP Process
IEP Clinic Series I, II & III
How to Read Your Child’s IEP
Let’s Have a Mock IEP Meeting
IEP Binder Workshop
Sowing Seeds of Greatness Through Good Attendance
Managing Challenging Behaviors Sessions I & II
What is Extended School Year Services (ESY) and does my child qualify?
Supplements and Nutrients for children & teens on the autism spectrum disorder.

8. 2015 Upcoming Workshops
Managing Your Child’s Challenging Behavior (January & February)
Super Parents Burnout Too - (January)
Bullies Bullying Everywhere!! - (February)
A Chat-n-Chew Parent Teleconference - (February)
Homework without Tears, Battles and Headaches! - (March)
You Are Not Alone: Understanding Your Child’s Disability (March)
Sibshops Workshop for Siblings of Children with special needs - (April)
What is Extended School Year Services (ESY)? - (May)
Understanding the Difference Between a 504 vs. IEP -(May)
Help! I think I need an Advocate - (September)
Upcoming Workshops
Establishes a family-to-family support network.
Offers support to parents who need someone to talk to on an individual basis in a confidential, supportive atmosphere.

9. Partners for Success Resource Center

10. Contact Us
Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools 200 E. North Avenue, Room 204 Open daily from 10 am – 3 pm Extended hours available by appointment. Michelle Grant-Thornton, Family Support Specialist
Contact Us

11. City Schools’ Website: www.BaltimoreCitySchools.org
Additional Contact Information
Office of Special Education
Special Education Parent Response Unit
Parent and Community Engagement
Office of Pupil Transportation
Office of Enrollment, Choice and Transfer
Office of Student Support
Teaching and Learning Early Learning Programs
City Schools’ Website: