Contributing Writer
This year has been a tough year for everyone. But what if you are the parent or the teacher of a child with disabilities? There is great opportunity for families, educators, and community agencies to work together to promote success for students with disabilities in the educational setting.
The Family and Educator Partnership (FEP) began in 1984. It was started to provide opportunities for parents and educators to build partnerships to improve educational programs for students for special needs. The FEP is staffed by a family coordinator who brings the perspective of a parent with a child having special needs, and an educator coordinator who brings the perspective of the educational community. Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA) coordinators work directly with parents, schools, and outside agencies to promote success for all children and youth with disabilities.