AWARE Project Objectives & Activities

 

Through the proposed objectives,

the AWARE project will: 

 

·         provide one-on-one support to parents by phone or in person;

 

·         facilitate quality interactive presentations;

 

·         disseminate information and research-based materials;

 

·         promote parental participation in IEP's through education, information, and outreach which will help parents to participate comfortably;

 

·         provide opportunities for parents to receive peer-to-peer support;

 

·         provide information to parents about opportunities for participation at school and school reform levels;

 

·         expand the existing CFPC website to provide resources, information, and online interactive activities;

 

·         utilize internet technology for ongoing communication and information-sharing;

 

·         provide opportunities designed to engage students and young adults in their transition from school to higher education and community life;

 

·         provide opportunities for students and young adults to receive peer-to-peer support;

 

·         facilitate targeted outreach with a focus on meeting the needs of typically underserved parents;

 

·         implement outreach programs through the utilization of volunteers;

 

·         provide quality training and support to staff and volunteers;

 

·         conduct specific outreach for parents of children who may be inappropriately identified as having a disability;

 

·         and undertake activities to be a conduit for cohesive collaboration between organizations and agencies in central Florida.

 

 

  

Mission Statement  ◊  Organizational Philosophies  ◊  AWARE

Regional Collaboration ◊  Staff  ◊  Board of Directors