Riseoregon Parent Training & Information Center

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2010 to Sep 30, 2011

Signed

Mar 29, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.2

Gross Receipts

$678,759

Major Activities

Activity 2

TRAINING PROGRAMTHE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND INFORMATION THAT MEETS THE TRAINING AND INFORMATION NEEDS OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN THE AREA SERVED BY THE CENTER, PARTICULARLY UNDER SERVED PARENTS AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO MAY BE INAPPROPRIATELY IDENTIFIED.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:We trained 2852 parents and 1200 professionals during the fiscal year. After each training participants are asked to respond using a variety of evaluation methods. Compilations of those evaluations indicate usefulness, improved skills and satisfaction. Parents have stated that they have a better understanding of their rights under IDEA enabling them to be a more active participant in their child's educational planning. To date, we have offered 12 trainings on High School Transition (including employment and college), 18 trainings on Transition to Kindergarten, and 9 trainings on Transition, Grade to grade.The organization provided one-on-one assistance and trainings on home/school partnership development to teachers/administrators at University of Oregon, Lewis and Clark University, Portland State University, and Western Oregon University, and various teacher in-service days and colleges. R.I.S.E. presented to the Oregon Department of Justice. The Organization trained 51 professionals in six different locations across Oregon on cultural competency and diversity as it relates to home to school partnerships.

Activity 3

CONFERENCESEDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DISABILITIES, THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL NEED OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Over 200 parents and students attended the Building Futures conference held in October 2011. This conference was for anyone who has an interest in supporting individuals with disabilities as they transition from school to life. This included Secondary Educators, Post Secondary Educators, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Special Educators, therapists, counselors, service providers, job developers, and other rehabilitation specialists, and especially secondary students with disabilities and their families. Throughout the two-day event, there were presentations by regional and national experts on issues surrounding secondary transition and assistive technology. Over 175 parents attended the RISE Conference held April 2011. The goal of the conference was "to bring together parents and professionals in an atmosphere of cooperation and exploration!" The conference sought to model and facilitate effective relationships between families and service providers.

Filer

EIN

93-0854802