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Phil Pickens Awards

Posted on August 9, 2013
by GAPMP

In late 2000, Phil Pickens, when he was the State Special Education Director for Georgia,  met Patti Solomon, mother, advocate and newly-minted Family Engagement Specialist… Click to Read More

Girls running in a race

Kickoff Conference News

Posted on August 9, 2013
by GAPMP

  Making the Miles after the Conference Count Friday Morning Action Planning Session By Kim Chester and Jane Grillo A special committee was formed through… Click to Read More

ation Director Jennifer Mellor and her district's Parent Mentor April Wooten

Kickoff Conference 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013
by GAPMP

On Your Mark.  Get Set. Go! September 11-13 in Athens Georgia This year’s PMP conference at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia  began with you… Click to Read More

Back to School Advice

Posted on August 8, 2013
by GAPMP

11 Tips for Back to School Kim Chester, Bartow County Schools Parent Mentor   For some, this summer flew by all too quickly, but for… Click to Read More

Parent Mentor Goes the Extra Mile to Transport Her Student to a Brighter Future

Posted on May 11, 2013
by GAPMP

Former Stewart County Parent Mentor Mary Gibbs exemplified the Parent Mentor Partnership’s mission of building effective family, school, and community partnerships that lead to greater… Click to Read More

Young man uses a sprayer to water flowers in a greenhouse

Transition Planning Tips From a Parent Mentor

Posted on May 9, 2013
by GAPMP

Parents and teachers can work together with a student to achieve transition planning goals. Begin to incorporate functional skills throughout the day, not just at… Click to Read More

Parent Mentors Sponsor Transition Fairs for Students and Their Families

Posted on May 8, 2013
by GAPMP

Parent Mentors Help Students and Their Families Plan for Transition to Life After School For several years, parent mentors have partnered with their colleagues from… Click to Read More

Madison County Parent Mentor Fights for Medicaid Reform

Posted on April 4, 2013
by GAPMP

By Jane Grillo Sometimes the actions of one parent can help a whole population of children.  This is certainly true for Pam Moore., a parent… Click to Read More