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On Track MN is committed to supporting parents of children with autism and related conditions.

We are excited to host this monthly parent group for parents to connect and support each other.

 

On March 1st we will hear from Kelly Gorman Parent Advocate for Special Needs Parents.

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Kelly Gorman has worked in Special Education for over 30 years holding various positions including:

• Resource teacher ( setting I and II )

• Building Lead teacher for special education

• Department head for special education

• Teacher of a Specialized programs ( setting III  severe learning disabilities; developmental cognitive disabilities)

• Special education coordinator

• Adjunct instructor; MSU-Mankato teaching both under graduate and graduate classes in special education

 

She has developed two programs for children with special needs: The Prep program for students with mental health disorders and The Bridges Program- for students who need a more intense transition program for grades 9-12.

 

She has delivered over 10 presentations during my tenure as an educator to special education teachers,

directors of special education and special education paraprofessional’s and 

taught classes for paraprofessional’s to become certified.

Kelly currently volunteers her time as an advocate for parents of students with special needs.

She attends meetings, reviews evaluations and IEP’s, and walks along side parents as they

navigate the “ system” to assure due process rights are not violated.

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All are welcome to join us for this informational gathering!