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The Education Department at The Arc of Greater Houston serves families of children with special needs and professionals interested in better serving these families. Two basic types of education services are offered.
1) To help families and professionals understand and navigate the public school, special education system for children ages 3-21 (22 in some cases) we have the Right to Learn Program.
2) For more general educational information about special needs, particularly those related to developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders we offer basic trainings and informational packets on topics of interest that can be downloaded from this site.
Right to Learn Program
The Right to Learn Program directly
helps students in public schools obtain a free, appropriate education in the
least restrictive environment.
Our services include:
1) Providing
training on special education concerns for parents, teachers,
school administrators, and other professionals in workshop,
conference, support group, and other settings Parents
and Professionals in Special Education (PPSE).
2) Providing
assistance to parents preparing for A.R.D. (Admission, Review,
Dismissal) meetings.
3) Providing
educational information and referrals to families and professionals.
Education Training and Information about Disability Needs
The education department provides information and training related to a number of disability concerns. If you are interested in a presentation on topics listed below at community events and meetings please call 713-957-1600 for detailed information.
Trainings on Disabilities:
1. An Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders for Families and Professionals
2. Interacting and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3. An Overview of Waiver Programs and Other Financial Assistance Programs Available for Persons with Intellectual and Related Developmental Disabilities
Downloadable Information:
1. Guardianship Guide
Guardianship and Preferred Alternatives
2. The Resource Guide for Families of Children with Special Needs
Resource Guide Nov 2007 Edition
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