Parent Mentor: A Resource for Families of Students with Disabilities

Gwinnett County Public School System’s (GCPS) is proud to offer a monthly workshop for families of students with disabilities. Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present are informational sessions designed for families of children with disabilities. The purpose of the meetings are to encourage learning at home, build collaboration with schools, and connect families to community resources. 

Two sessions are offered per topic and families can select one session to attend: In-Person: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. or Virtual: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

We will post registration links for each meeting as we receive them.

25-26 Workshops Schedule

• 08/21/25 - Establishing a Positive Foundation for the New School Year
• 09/16/25 - Understanding Your Child as a Student
• 10/14/25 - Supporting Your Child as a Student
• 11/11/25 - Navigating the Holidays and Meeting the Needs of All
• 12/11/25 - Behavior Strategies to Support Your Child Outside the School Environment
• 01/13/26 - Understanding Post-Secondary Outcomes and How they Connect to the Transition Plan in the IEP
• 02/19/26 - Preparing for the Annual GCPS Transition Fair
• 03/19/26 - School’s Out for SUMMER; Planning for an Engaging Summer Break
• 04/21/26 - Locating and Understanding Resources within the Community
• 05/07/26 - Promoting Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy, and Independence Through the Years