Taking the Lead
Some agencies and organizations consult with and even hire parents to provide a unique perspective, based on the experience of having a child receive their services.
Gone are the days when professionals invited parents to a meeting because it was the "nice thing to do," and involvement began and ended with filling out a consumer satisfaction survey. Nowadays, organizations seek out parents to request their input and help with the development of assessment tools. Additionally, many federally funded programs, like state Title V Block Grants, are required to document parent participation in program and planning activities.
So, where do parents turn when they want to increase their leadership abilities or reinforce skills they may not even realize they have? There is more leadership information, resources and training than letters in the alphabet. Read some examples below and select components from existing trainings to customize supports for your organization and participating parents.
Added on May 02, 2008 by formasspta
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