An RPR is a parent of a child with disabilites who has particiapted in a three-day workshop conducted by INSOURCE and has agreed to act as an advocate for parents of children with disabilites in his/her local community.
What do RPRs Do?
RPRs provide support and information to other parents in their local communities and help them resolve school-related problems. Following are examples of ways RPRs assist other parents.
** By providing emotional support to parents by listening to them and sharing experiences in raising a child with a disability.
** By providing information to parents on rights and responsibilites involved in the special education process.
** By attending case conferences or parent/teacher conferences with parents.
** By conducting workshops for parents to inform them about laws, referral, evaluation, case conference, Individualized Education Program (IEP), communication skills, available resources, etc.)
How to become an RPR
Please contact Kathy Vermeulen at 765-741-8433
Or
IN*Source at 1-800-332-4433
for an application.
List of current RPRs (by county)
click link above
