Parent Support Services

Parents are provided a wide array of supports as they partner with the schools and other community members to provide a quality of education for their child.


Parent Support Resources

Dance of Partnership (May 16, 2006) - Summary of Notes

Center for Educational Networking - The Center for Educational Networking (CEN) is a statewide education information network offering products and services through a variety of print and electronic media. CEN responds to the information needs of families, educators, community services providers, and others across Michigan who have a vested interest in the education of individuals with disabilities.

CAUSE - Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special Education is an organization whose priority is to protect and advocate for the educational rights of students with disabilities.

Westshore Dispute Resolution Center - Mediation services for broad range of issues including family disputes, neighborhood issues, landlord/tenant disputes, customer/merchant disputes, property disputes, small claims and many more. Also handles adult guardianship and conservatorship. The parties involved in the dispute meet in a private, confidential setting and, with the help of a neutral mediator, work out a solution to their problem. Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Skill Development Trainingare also available.

 

"Helping local school districts to effectively address the needs of children with disabilities."

 

Kathy Fortino

Director, Special Education
Phone:(231) 767-7250
Fax: (231) 773-1028
kfortino@muskegonisd.org

 

Carolyn Smith-Gerdes

Assistant Director,
Special Education
Phone:(231) 767-7249
Fax: (231) 773-1028
csgerdes@muskegonisd.org