Who We Are

PIC on Special Education staff provides information and support to parents and others so that they may participate effectively as team members in the Special Education process.  While the staff are not attorneys and do not give legal advice, we do offer information on educational laws, regulations and best practices.  This support is designed to assist parents in making informed decisions for their children.

Volunteer Advocate Training Program

Join us for our next PIC Volunteer Advocate Training Program in Dover this fall. For more information or to apply, please visit here.


After Years of Struggling...

sonAfter years of struggling with his (my son's) behavior and academic misfortunes, I was advised to contact the Parent Information Center.
The long and short of it is that my son graduated on time from Interlakes High School this past June. He is now working a full time job and receiving full benefits.

Announcing the

Wrightslaw

Conference

Special Education Law and Advocacy Training

October 28, 2010
8:30am-4:30pm
Nashua NH

With Pete Wright

Click here for more information and to register

Conference Sponsorship & Advertising Information

New! Now Offered!
Free Train-the-Trainer Workshops for Fall 2010

NH State PIRC's Train-the-Trainer sessions are free and are ideal for teachers, parents and community volunteers who want to contribute to their school community by offering high-value, relevant workshops. We provide all the materials you need to deliver a successful workshop experience, including trainer’s manual, PowerPoint presentation, exercises, and handouts. You don’t need to be an expert — you just need to care. Registration is open. Click here for more information.

Special Education Funding:  
The Rest of the Story

It can be frustrating and, at times, humiliating for parents of children with disabilities when they hear comments at town meetings, budget hearings and other public forums about the high cost of special education. Sometimes the comments have a tone that seems to blame special education for every budget crisis.  This is hurtful to parents, but it is also not very well-informed.  Click here (Word Doc)  to read PIC on Special Education staff member Bonnie Dunham's full article on special education funding in NH.

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Advocates for Families with Children
with Disabilities (AFC)

Through AFC, a fee-for-service, program, you can receive in-depth guidance. Pleae click here for more information.

Welcome!

Parenting a child with a disability presents unique challenges and maneuvering the special education maze is one of them.  The staff at the Parent Information Center on Special Education understands and can provide the help, support and information you need to be a more active participant in the special education process.

The Parent Information Center on Special Education serves families of children of all ages (birth to age 26) and all disabilities (physical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional).  Our vision is that all children with disabilities will have successful educational experiences that will prepare them to be actively involved in the community as adults. To guide and encourage families in supporting the unique learning potential of their children, we provide a variety of services including: telephone assistance, one to one fee-for-service assistance, workshops, training series, publications, and other resources.girl

Family, school and community partnerships are essential to ensure children’s success in school.  We support families, professionals and other community members in working together to improve outcomes for children with disabilities.

How can we help you find the information you need?