Parent and Family Services
FDLRS Parent and Family Services provides information, training, and support to districts and families, to promote effective parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs.
Parent and family services include assistance in the development of family-friendly programs, training and support for services for children with disabilities, and the support of partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement.
A Sampling of Services offered by the Parent and Family Services staff
FDLRS provides assistance and support in the appropriate use of a variety of technologies for students, teachers, professional staff, and parents. Support services are available in the areas of:
Professional Learning
- Academic Supports
- Accommodations Overview
- Assistive Technology Tools
- Behavior Management for the Home
- Educational Surrogate
- ESE 101
- Facilitated IEP
- Family Involvement in Education
- IEP Process
Service Delivery
- Coordination and Support for Local Family Conferences and Events
- Disability Resources
- Educational Supports
Parent and Family Services Contact
Stephanie Brooks
Parent and Family Services Specialist
(863) 535-6486, ext. 451
stephanie.brooks@polk-fl.net