Christine Goulbourne is a special needs mom, advocate and blogger. Christine lives with her family in Florida. As a mother of a teen with autism, Christine knows it’s crucial for special needs parents to be informed of special education services, their rights, and all therapeutic and recreational services available.
After receiving training from leading advocacy experts, collaborating with specialists in special education, and working with the Department of Education and schools on increasing parent involvement, Christine trains special needs parents to advocate for their child’s right to be educated and included. Christine believes a child’s success begins with meaningful parent involvement.
Contact Christine and join the the inclusion revolution!
Please contact Christine for rates. Also note that rates should include costs for travel, meals, or lodging if needed. All fees and travel arrangements must be made and paid for prior to the event.
Topics Adaptable for Keynotes, Workshops, and Seminars
“How to Make the World a Better Place as an Inclusion Advocate!” Learn about how to inspire action taking inclusive thinkers for creating community activities that welcome special needs families to participate!
In this presentation, participants will:
Learn what access and inclusion actually means and how each impacts our society
Learn skills that influence and persuade others to join the inclusion revolution.
Learn strategies that can give your neighborhood leadership status on creating an inclusive community.
“How to Ace Special Needs Parent Involvement Now!" Explore a step-by-step process on how to be an effectively involved parent using strategies that will maximize your child's independent living skills and quality of life.
Participants will be able to:
Establish and strengthen partnership relationship with all who are involved with teaching your child.
Learn how to become an informed advocate for your child.
Learn resources and tips for improving the quality of life for your child and your overall family.
“Everything You Need to Know About Special Education” Learning about special education services, how to obtain them and what they mean for your child can be an intimidating process. In this presentation, we’ll review the special education process, and resources that will help you to advocate for child to receive the appropriate services and accommodations needed to excel academically.
Participants who attend this presentation will be able to:
Learn about evaluation process to reviewing your child's progress and everything in-between!
Learn how to get and keep services your child is entitled to receiving.
Learn about the IEP (Individual Education Plan), BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan), and Transition Planning and how each contribute to your child's academic success.
Target Audiences:
Special Needs Parents, Family Members, Caregivers, Youth with Disabilities, Educators, School Administrators, Community Members and Leaders.
