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The OSD Family Advisory Board (formerly known as OSD Parent Advisory Council) is a community of families with diverse learner students who have a shared interest in collaborating with OSD to support students by enhancing special education support and services.
The Family Advisory Board meets monthly with OSD to discuss issues with students with disabilities and provide input on policy, training, and special education programming.
All Family Advisory Board meetings are held monthly and are open to the general public. Meetings are recorded. To access our registration form and be notified about upcoming FAB meetings, join our mailing list.
SY2024-2025 Meeting Materials
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January 2025 - [ AGENDA ] [ RECORDING ]
OSD Parent University
Parent University meetings are held monthly and are open to the general public. Meetings are recorded. These meetings provide empowering learning experiences to the parents/guardians of children with disabilities to help them support their child’s academic success, further their own education, and promote advocacy for their student with a disability.
Parent Universities offer parents, guardians, and community members access to learning experiences on a broad array of topics at CPS school sites across the city. These training sessions are offered at no cost. Past topics include an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), executive functioning, compensatory education, and other special education related topics.
SY24-25 Meeting Materials
Understanding Behavior Pt. 1 - September 2024
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Understanding Behavior Pt. 2 - October 2024
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After 22 and Beyond: How to Prepare your Child's Post-Secondary Success - November 2024
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Parent Support Specialists
Contact the Parent Support Specialists for help with navigating special education at CPS.
The Star Net Project
The Star Net Project provides a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who care for young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs.
