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Family Guides Now Available in Spanish!

Thanks to a collaboration with the NH Department of Education, PIC has Spanish language versions of the Family Guide to Special Education in NH and Family Guide to Response to Intervention (RtI) available.  Contact PIC today to order copies or download

  • Guia Familiar Para La Educacion Especial en NH
  • Guia Familiar de Respuesta a la Intervencion (RtI) <
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    Upcoming Volunteer Advocate Training Programs!

    This 11-week (44 hour) training program is offered twice a year in various locations across of the state.

    Apply now for the training program coming to your area!

    October 2012- Seacoast Area

    March 2013 – Greater Lebanon/Claremont Area

    October 2013- Greater Nashua/Manchester Area

    March 2014- North Country

    October 2014- Greater Concord Area

    To find out more and download application, 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    .

    • Read Hippo Press's New Article on Special Education

    Ready to Learn: How Special Education Works in NH
    (PDF, 8MB, March 2012))

    new Check out STARTING POINTS!

    Starting POINTS for NH Parents is an online community for parents of children with disabilities. It allows you to learn, share and connect about the educational and developmental needs of your children. It includes news, a glossary, notices for workshops and online courses, FAQs, piblications, and other resources.

    Because we want Starting POINTS for NH Parents to be a truly interactive online community, it also includes a forum (Parent Perspectives) where community members can post information, ideas and resources, pose questions and respond to posts by other members. Community members can also comment on articles and rate resources, which can help other visitors to the site decide which resources they would like to access first.

    We invite you to join our Starting POINTS for NH Parents community, and look forward to seeing you there! Remember to check-out the PIC family of websites which can be accessed at www.picnh.org.

    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?