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Iowa Family & Educator Partnership
The Iowa Family & Educator Partnership (Iowa FEP) provides parents and educators with opportunities to work together in positive ways to improve educational programs for children/youth with special needs.
The Iowa FEP operates through each of the Area Education Agencies and is part of a statewide network. We consist of Family & Educator Coordinators (parents of children with special needs) and an Educator Representative (special education division staff member).
The Iowa Family & Educator Partnership works to develop and sustain effective partnerships between families, educators, and community providers to promote success for all children and youth with disabilities.
The Family & Educator Partnership helps families and educators by:
Answering questions either by phone, e-mail, or in person.
Referring to other resources.
Assisting with the communication process between families and schools.
Providing information about the IEP/IFSP process.
Review of procedural safeguards.
Help prepare for a meeting.
Attend IEP/IFSP or other school meetings as requested by the local school, AEA staff, or parents.
Helping a family develop a vision for the student’s future.
Providing workshops on transition related topics.
Sharing information about community resources.
Collaborating with other agencies on family support and transition related issues.
Special Education Resources for Families and Educators
For more information contact:
Carol Aden
Family & Educator Coordinator
(Andrew, Bellevue, Bettendorf, Calamus-Wheatland, Camanche, Central DeWitt, Clinton, Delwood, Easton Valley, Northeast, North Scott, Maquoketa, and Pleasant Valley)
563-344-6287 or 1-800-947-2329
caden@mbaea.org
Rachel Terry
Family & Educator Coordinator
(Bennett, Columbus, Davenport, Durant, Louisa-Muscatine, Muscatine, West Liberty, and Wilton)
563-263-8476 or 1-800-947-2329
rterry@mbaea.org