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Summer Resources
Posted on May 15, 2020
by GAPMP
One-Stop for Parents The GaDOE (Georgia Department of Education,) partners with Get Georgia Reading, DECAL, (Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning,) GPB, (Georgia Public… Click to Read More
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COVID-19 Information
Posted on March 11, 2020
by GAPMP
The Georgia Department of Education offers information on what it is doing to protect and inform local school districts, parents and students regarding the COVID-19… Click to Read More
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PPA Nominations Open
Posted on February 28, 2020
by GAPMP
Nominate a fellow Mentor, or a Special Ed Administrator you admire, for the Phil Pickens Leadership Award! The Phil Pickens Leadership Award is a statewide… Click to Read More
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Parent Survey Open Now
Posted on February 10, 2020
by GAPMP
Each year the Georgia Department of Education Division for Special Education Services and Supports collects information from parents as to how schools facilitated parent involvement… Click to Read More
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Multiples and Disability
Posted on December 12, 2019
by GAPMP
By Bonnie Morris, Walton County Parent Mentor Sixteen years ago, I was a teacher, married and very pregnant with 4 babies at the same time. … Click to Read More
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About GAA 2.0
Posted on November 12, 2019
by GAPMP
There are many helpful resources for families on the Georgia Department of Education’s website. This information is important for families of students who take the… Click to Read More
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Strengths Based Parenting
Posted on November 10, 2019
by GAPMP
By Georgia Freuchtenicht What Is It & How Do I Do It? Strengths Based Parenting is an approach to parenting. We are intentional about identifying… Click to Read More
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Training & Events
Posted on October 29, 2019
by GAPMP
Parent Mentors around the state work with their districts and regional partners to provide information on transition programs, supports, services and decision-making. Want to add… Click to Read More
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When Parents are Absent
Posted on October 13, 2019
by GAPMP
By Jane Grillo Over the last few years I have noticed more and more non parents attending district trainings, IEP meetings and school events. These… Click to Read More
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