Parents of students (pre-K to grade 6) receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend a series of informational workshops, “Parents Engaging in Early Childhood Education.” The series is designed for families of children with disabilities, and will be presented by Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Dawn Albanese and Jackie McNair in collaboration with GCPS' Special Education Department staff.
“Parents Engaging in Early Childhood Education” is a four-session workshop to help parents develop their capacity to support their child’s academic success, with a focus on the IEP process and emphasis on increasing literacy skills. Participants will learn how to be a team member in their child’s individual education program (IEP), creative ways to make learning fun and engaging for their child, and strategies to support their child’s early literacy development. Registration is required and participants must attend all sessions to get the full benefit of this workshop. Sessions are planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following days:
Thursday, Sept. 26;
Thursday, Oct. 17;
Tuesday, Oct. 29; and
Thursday, Nov. 14.
To register, contact Ms. Albanese by phone at (678) 301-7212 or by email at dawn_albanese@gwinnett.k12.ga.us by Sept. 20 .
Parent Mentors are parents who work within GCPS’ special education department, providing information and support to other families who have children served in special education. The mentors have first-hand knowledge of raising a child with special needs as they both have a child who has been served or is being served in GCPS.