What We Do at the Parent Network

parent_network_home_2.jpgWelcome to the Parent Network of the Capital Region (PNCR). The PNCR is one of thirteen special education parent technical assistance centers throughout the state, funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department. The mission of the PNCR is to provide parents with the knowledge, skills, resources and support to effectively advocate for their children and to facilitate productive relationships between parents and school districts for the benefit of students with disabilities.  We offer these services free-of-charge to parents, service providers, disability organizations and schools.

The PNCR serves a thirteen county area of the Capital Region that includes Albany, Columbia, Essex, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington and Warren Counties.

All of the PNCR's services are provided free of charge and are provided in a highly confidential and respectful manner.

Google MapsParent Network of the Capital Region
1190 Troy-Schenectady Rd.
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518-640-3320
Fax: 518-640-3401

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Help us to better serve you by taking our needs assessment survey: click the appropriate link to download each survey (PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader):

Highlights

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE! Ross Greene, Ph.D, highly acclaimed author of The Explosive Child and Lost at School and the originator of the Collaborative Problem-Solving approach will be our featured speaker at our Annual Conference on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Century House in Latham, NY.  Mark your calendars now and watch our website for conference registration materials to be posted under the "Upcoming Events" section of our website.

November 2011: A memorandum from the P-12: Office of Special Education providing guidance to school districts regarding transition planning and services for students with disabilities and information about resources that can assist school districts to meet their responsibilities in this area is available. 

The Office of Special Education has issued three policy briefs on the topics of: Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans and the Use of a Time Out Room. They are available at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/
publications/topicalbriefs/home.html

 

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS

Parent Help Are you interested in helping to form or participating in a parent support group with other parents like you?  If so, the Parent Network can help get you connected!  One of our goals is to establish and promote parent support groups for parents of students with disabilities.  Contact our office at 518-640-3320 or at info@pncrny.org for more information!

Are you looking to grow participation in your existing parent support group?  We can help with that too!  Contact our office at 518-640-3320 o at info@pncrny.org.

Services

    • Information on special education
    • Support for parents
    • Connections to professionals and other organizations
    • Training and workshops
    • Resource Center with Internet Access
    • Quarterly Newsletter

    Upcoming Events

    Transition for Families: Preparing for Life After High School
    July 20, 2012
    Latham, NY
    10:00am-12:00pm
    Please click here for program details and registration information.