WELCOME PARENT TRAINING SERIES AT RAISE CONSULTING
At RAISE Consulting, we believe that informed, empowered parents make all the difference. That’s why we’re offering monthly in-person parent education sessions right here in our Washington Crossing office. These sessions are built to help you better understand your child’s needs, your rights, and how to navigate the special education system with confidence.
Each month focuses on a new topic, includes practical activities, and comes with helpful handouts to take home. Whether your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, GIEP, or you're just looking to better support their growth and development, these sessions are for you.
Bi-Weekly Session Topics & Activities to empower families
Topics:
- Understanding the IEP, 504, and GIEP
- Communicating effectively with teachers
- Organizing paperwork and tracking progress
Activity: Review your child's current education plan and create a school-year communication plan.
Handouts: Parent Rights Summary, Communication Tracker Template, School Year Checklist
Behavior at Home and School
Social Skills and the Holidays
Behavior at Home and School
Topics:
- Positive behavior supports
- Creating consistency across settings
- Using reinforcement effectively
Activity: Create a home reinforcement system based on your child’s motivators.
Handouts: Behavior Support Plan Template, Reinforcement Menu, Home-School Communication LogWe prioritize social-emotional learning, providing our students with the skills and strategies they need to navigate the social complexities of school and life.
Sensory Needs
Social Skills and the Holidays
Behavior at Home and School
Topics:
- Introduction to sensory processing
- Sensory tools that work
- Using assistive technology (AT) to support regulation
Activity: Build a home sensory toolkit and identify environmental triggers.
Handouts: Sensory Profile Overview, Home Sensory Toolkit Checklist, AT Resource List
Social Skills and the Holidays
Social Skills and the Holidays
Social Skills and the Holidays
Topics:
- Using PEERS® strategies at home
- Helping kids navigate social gatherings
- Preventing holiday meltdowns
Activity: Role-play holiday scenarios and social scripts.
Handouts: Holiday Social Story Template, PEERS® Home Strategy Sheet, Calm-Down Tools
Mental Health and Resilience
Mental Health and Resilience
Social Skills and the Holidays
Topics:
- Executive functioning and the brain
- Building coping skills and resilience
- Creating wellness routines as a family
Activity: Develop a personalized family coping strategy.
Handouts: Coping Skills Toolbox, Executive Function Strategy Guide, Family Wellness Chart
Transition Planning
Mental Health and Resilience
Transition Planning
Topics:
- What transition planning really means
- Preparing for life after high school
- Understanding agencies and vocational support
Activity: Map out postsecondary goals and identify local resources.
Handouts: Transition Planning Timeline, Agency Contact List, IEP Transition Goals Guide
Know Your Rights
Mental Health and Resilience
Transition Planning
Topics:
- Procedural safeguards
- Requesting evaluations
- How to handle disputes or denials
Activity: Draft a sample letter to request an IEP meeting or evaluation.
Handouts: Sample Letter Templates, Parent Rights Quick Guide, Evaluation Timeline
Collaboration with Districts
Collaboration with Districts
Collaboration with Districts
Topics:
- Advocacy strategies that get results
- Collecting and presenting data
- Writing letters that open doors
Activity: Practice writing a collaborative advocacy letter.
Handouts: Data Tracking Sheet, Letter Writing Template, Do's and Don'ts of Advocacy
Summer Planning
Collaboration with Districts
Collaboration with Districts
Topics:
- Understanding ESY (Extended School Year)
- Finding camps and skill-building programs
- Creating a summer structure that supports growth
Activity: Build your child’s summer calendar and identify skill maintenance opportunities.
Handouts: ESY Readiness Checklist, Camp Resources Guide, Summer Routine Planner
Menu / Price List
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*Parent Training Series Pricing-Held twice a month at the RAISE Consulting Office- We offer flexible pricing to meet your family’s needs. The more sessions you attend, the more you save.
🔹Single Session
Perfect if you want to drop in for a specific topic.
🔹Seasonal Bundle (Sept–Dec or Jan–May)
Includes 4 sessions. Save $40 (equivalent to 1 free sessions).
🔹🔹Full Year Package (All 9 sessions) –
Save $65 when you register for the full year in advance.
Equivalent to $32.75 per session.
Parent Training Sessions Conducted by Regina Rausch, MA Ed. and Dr. Megan Heim
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