Partners for Success Resource Hub

Partners for Success Current Resources & Activities

Partners for Success Resource Centers for Families and Schools are partnerships between the local school system and the Maryland State Department of Education. Our goal is to provide the skills and knowledge that will enable families of children and youth with disabilities, ages 3 to 21, and professionals to function as equal partners in the educational decision making process and to assist families in accessing services for their children.

PFS Helps Families and Educators in Baltimore City by:

Providing support, information, and resources on disabilities and community services
Assisting families to resolve concerns and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education
Increasing parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between families and professionals

We also promote partnerships and parent involvement in special education by offering the following:

INFORMATION

An information and referral center to answer your questions
Multimedia Library available for your use
Resource DVD's
Computers and printer

TRAINING

Understanding Special Education (USE).
An introductory course designed to help families and educators understand the special education process Individualized Education Program (IEP).
A course which will provide basic information needed to participate in the development of IEPs for children with disabilities.

Next Steps: The Transition Series

A workshop which will assist in the process of transitioning from school into adult life.
Building Advocacy Skills.
A course that will help participants understand how to use advocacy skills and problem solve with agencies that provide services to students with disabilities.

PARTNERSHIP SERIES

A series of workshops to assist families and professionals work together effectively.
Seminars and in-services especially designed to meet the needs of families and educators.