The role of the Parent Support Specialist is to help parents to
overcome barriers to parental involvement by linking them to community and
in-district resources, services and information. Parent Support Specialists
help to decrease the barriers to parental involvement by:
1. Organizing and facilitating educational and informational workshops
2. Identifying district and community resources available to parents
3. Maintaining a Parent Resource Center on campus
4. Supporting families with complex needs
5. Working with parents to create and organize volunteer opportunities
