Right to Education Task Force: IU 11

The local task force is a parent/family network group for families that have a child with a disability. Membership consists primarily of like-minded parents of school-aged children residing in the TIU 11 area that wish to support their sons or daughters as they navigate through the special education process. Other members include educators and local agency representatives. The goal of the group is to support parents through training, resource sharing, and networking so that they can work with their Local Education Agency (LEA) in a positive, proactive manner.

Sample trainings offered through the task force:

• What is an IEP and how can I become an active participant?
• Inclusion – what is it?
• Behavior and my child
• Transition out of school – what does life after high school hold for my child and family?
• Why does my child struggle with reading? What can I do to help?
• What is Autism and does my child demonstrate the behaviors associated with this?
• My child had a Traumatic Brain Injury – what does that mean for his/her learning?

If you are interested in participating in the Local Task Force or learning more, please contact the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 Special Education Department.

2023-2024 meeting dates/times:

• September 27th, 2023 – 2:00-3:30 PM
• November 15th, 2023 – 6:00-7:30 PM
• January 24th, 2024 – 9:30-11:00 AM
• March 27th, 2024 – 6:00-7:30 PM
• May 15th, 2024 – 2:00-3:30 PM

All meetings are held virtually via Zoom on Wednesdays. Please contact Staci Young (syoung@tiu11.org) for Zoom meeting link information.

Additional information and resources can be found on the Local Task Force Resource Padlet