Parent Liaison Office
The Parent Liaison:
- Serves as a liaison to parents of special needs students regarding the District’s Special Education Programs, services and activities.
- Facilitates understanding of and provides resources and information related to special education programs and objectives.
- Works collaboratively with District staff assisting parents in accessing programs and resources in an effort to implement Individualized Education Plan goals.
- Assists parents with the Individual Education Program process and related activities.Assists in consulting with families, staff, and teachers to determine needs to be addressed in IEPs.
- Administers a “help line” for parents to assist in responding to parent questions and concerns.
- Identifies and provides information regarding appropriate educational and community resources.
- Assists families in gaining access to instructional special education programs and services for students with special needs.
- Informs parents regarding student program options, and may accompany parents on site visits. Attends IEP meetings upon request.
- Communicates with parents and staff pursuant to district-wide policy of open communication, including openly discussing services for students.
- Assists the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Chair and Board in planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings of the CAC.
- Serves as a resource for local community events related to Special Education.
Parent Liaison, Jonathan Roselin
roselinj@mdusd.org 925-682-8000, ext. 40426
Community Resources for Parents/Guardians
Care Parent Network Cerebral Palsy Guide Regional Center of the East Bay Informational Presentations IEP Support Presentations IEP Basics: The When, What and Why of IEP Process Accommodations vs. Modifications Psychoeducational Evaluations Dyslexia Presenations Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia is One Piece of the Puzzle Dyslexia/Literacy Screener for Students at Risk of Reading Disabilities- including Dyslexia Community Resources for Parents/Guardians Needs Driven Negotiations: How to Identify and Ask for Your Child's Needs Executive Functioning Accommodations and Modifications for the IEPWhat Box is Your Box? Accessing Mental Health Supports in MDUSD
Disability Awareness and Allyship
PTA and Beyond: Opportunities for Parent Partnerships
Help without the Hassle- Who to Call for Which Concern
Student Resources
Preparing for a Dental Visit- Tools and Social Stories
