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WI FACETS is a non-profit organization covering the state of Wisconsin that focuses on special education and advocacy skills and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. The Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, and Support was founded in 1995 by two parents of children with disabilities, Jan Serak and Charlotte Price. WI FACETS is a Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). WI FACETS is also the Regional Technical Assistance Center for the Region 4 PTI and CPRC Centers. The mission of WI FACETS is to provide and broaden opportunities that enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and their families, with emphasis on support for underserved families in the community.〔''WI FACETS''. Retrieved 20 Apr 2011. From http://wifacets.org/about-us.php〕 WI FACETS currently has 20 staff members throughout the state of Wisconsin that provide information and referral services for parents and consumers, support groups, parent leadership opportunities, and individual assistance. ==National Projects== * Region 4 Parent Technical Assistance Center (RPTAC) This program provides technical support to the OSEP-funded parent centers (PTIs & CPRCs) in a 8-state region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin). This includes: serving as a resource to directors and program staff; providing targeted technical assistance related to content, management, outreach, and technology; linking parent centers to current national resources, and facilitating collaboration and communication amongst centers in the region. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「WI FACETS」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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