We understand the complexity and loneliness of navigating special education. Our new Special Education Military Family Parent Mentorship Program brings guidance, support, and a sense of belonging. It is designed to assist military families with children in special education.

Parent & Student Support

Over the last few years, many PiP team members have communicated with families through email, discussed challenges over the phone and through Zoom, and attended virtual and in-person IEP meetings. They have also sat in parking lots to hash out game plans or give pep talks. We’ve coached students on advocating for themselves and invited them to participate in their IEP meetings.

The upside is we are here for families. The downside is our scope has always been relatively limited. With the help of a generous sponsor, PiP is very proud to announce we can officially expand a new resource to reach more military families!

What is It?

Two-hour 1:1 Special Education Parent Mentorship Program

Specially trained mentors in special education law and the process are available to meet with families. Together, they can identify positive steps to get families moving toward a desired or helpful solution.

Who is eligible for the program?

Active duty military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) are always our priority. This is particularly true for those who have a child in special education, given their high mobility. However, depending on space available, we can fit in veteran families as well.

How Much Does it Cost?

Due to our generous sponsor, USAA Foundation, this is a FREE service throughout the calendar year.

If you are interested in sponsoring this program for future years, please contact us at info@partnersinpromise.org.

How Does it Work?

Families must complete the form below. Once PiP receives the intake form, we will review it and assign a mentor. PiP aims to pair families with a Parent Mentor who is more knowledgeable about specific diagnoses and (possibly) from the same service branch. 

Families and Parent Mentors may use the two hours as needed – the time doesn’t have to be used simultaneously. Before the call, gather IEP documents, evaluation results, compile questions, concerns, and think about a desired outcome. 

The two-hour mentorships provide our PiP team with time to listen and support families with their concerns and help the family moving forward on their special education journey. Most importantly, we aim to help each family feel less alone.

After the consultation, the family is asked to complete a feedback form. This information is vital for PiP to evaluate data-driven needs of military families and understand how to improve the program and provide more effective training to our families.

If you are interested in participating in the 1:1 SPED Parent Mentorship Program, please complete the form below! We look forward to supporting you.