Relocating means Change. Changing Schools, Changing Doctors, Locating New Service Providers. This can be overwhelming when combined with the actual physical elements of moving!
It is difficult enough for children and parents when there are no physical or emotional obstacles. But if you have a child who does now or may potentially need Special Services, and you will be in an area you are totally unfamiliar with....Where do you start.
Here is some information that should put you on the right track!!
Here in New Hampshire we have a wonderful Organization known as PIC (Parent Information Center)
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PIC is a Statewide Organizationproviding information, support and also educational programs for parents/family members, educators and the community redarding the Special Education Process. PIC's Mission Statement is: "To guide and encourage families in supporting the unique learning potential of their children"
PIC is a place to start.... In addition to providng support services they help Familys find resources.
Some of the programs under the "PIC Umbrella" are:
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PIRC - This program supports children from birth. It is a US Department of Education -funded program supporting Reading/Literacy, School Readiness, Assessments and workshops for Parents and Educators, many of which are Free.
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PTI- Parent Training and Information. This program holds workshops on The Special Education Process, Section 504 and IDEA, IEP clinics, Behavior Interventions and more...again most are Free
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SSECT- Supporting successful Early Childhood Transitions
Many other services are provided in other areas such as Autism, Hearing, Home Schooling and Advocacy to name a few.
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So don't be discouraged by what may seem to be a Mission Impossible. There are many Organizations in place that can smooth the way. PIC is one of them.
Do keep a look out for more articles on Moving With Kids to New Hampshire. This will be a continuing theme on my Blog.
Articles :
Concord New Hampshire Realtor Consumers
NH's Four Seasons
Joan Mirantz - Joni is a Realtor® with Homequest Real Estate, a locally owned, Customer Service oriented Firm.
Joan Publishes a monthly Newsletter "Food For Thought" under the pen name Realtor Sherpa.
(Joan also answers to Miz Maven and Miss Joni.)
Joan works in Buyer and Seller Representation with concentrations in the Merrimack Valley Area and towns surrounding Concord NH - the Capital City.
"I love what I do, and it shows in how I do it"
Having crossed over to the "other side of Middle Age" herself....Joan is an ongoing source of information about local programs, facilities and issues specific to her peers!
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