The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities sponsored an awards program on March 22 to recognize students and teachers who have contributed positively to the community. Awards were presented to Nancy Gregg, Ellen Frazier, Candy Crawford and Inamarie Curtis of the Knox County Educational Service Center. A special award was presented to Carol Laufersweiler, Parent Mentor.
Carol is a true advocate for the families and students she works with in the Knox County Schools. She has worked for the Knox County Educational Service Center for 13 years as a Parent Mentor. She meets with parents and educators to facilitate communication and provide understanding in order to benefit any child who has a disability or is suspected of having one. She provides training and assistance to parents in the special education process including identification through the ETR and creation of the IEP. Carol has been a vital link to bridge the parents, schools and community agencies. She has been able to network and lay the foundation for parents to come to meetings with an understanding of expectations and procedures. This in turn has developed a true team concept.
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