PEAK Parent Center

08/18/2025

Get ready for an afternoon of rosé in hand, mallet in motion, and the joy of making a difference. Family Voices Colorado is hosting A Croquet Fundraiser.



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08/18/2025

Back to School tips from our friends The Arc in Jefferson County.



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08/18/2025

Do you want to learn more about Sensory Processing? This week Parent to Parent of Colorado is offering a FREE lunch and learn!

Thursday, August 21st
11:30 AM - 1:00PM

Can't make that time? Register anyways and receive the recording to view at your convenience.

Register: http://bit.ly/45qQFte



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Get ready for another amazing and informative Lunch & Learn! Renee Allen from Ability Connection Colorado will be joining us next Thursday, August 21st from 11:30am-1pm to chat all things sensory processing. RSVP to watch live or receive the recording link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yWT2z_nAQ7Oqpu3NAyvw4w #/registration

08/18/2025

Check out the new program as CSU! The RAM Explorers Program offers unified learning activities for adults with an intellectual disability, who often have reduced access to continued education in adulthood.



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🎉 Big news! We’re expanding! Alongside our successful RAM Scholars program, we are thrilled to introduce RAM Explorers 🚀.

This new program provides weekend opportunities for adults with IDD to grow, discover, and thrive.

Click on the link below to find out more! 💡🐏
https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/prc/about-us/divisions/intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-division/ram-explorers-at-csu/

Fill out this form to apply!
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Aoi1r3r_sUurITZ_8uz8i9yU1BQ9e-FPvyijbRAD47NUQVk4WDdTSlpSOUlFRVBHNFA0STlWNkw5Si4u&route=shorturl

08/16/2025

Special Education Training:
Intro to IFSPs, IEPs & 504s

Wednesday, September 10th
5:00PM - 6:30PM
GiGi's Playhouse Denver
640 Garrison St. Unit F
Lakewood, CO

Translation Available Upon Request During Registration
More Info & Printable PDF in English/Spanish: http://bit.ly/4166YZQ



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08/15/2025

Are you a Department of Defense ID Card holder looking to better understand special education services?

Understanding All Things IEP & IFSP
Wednesday, September 3rd
5:00 Pm - 6:30 PM
Grant Library
1637 Flint St, Bldg 1528
Fort Carson, CO

Training is for Dept. of Defense ID Card Holders
Call to Reg: (719) 526-0400
More info & Printable Flyer: http://bit.ly/45NdOWH



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08/15/2025

📢 Did you know Adapted Physical Education (APE) is a required special education service under IDEA? APE ensures students with disabilities get meaningful access to physical education through individualized support.

Learn how to advocate for APE services in your child's IEP with this helpful resource from The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities.
➡️ 🔗 http://bit.ly/4fD6EaJ



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08/11/2025

☕️ Happy Monday PEAK Community! As we kick off a brand new week and, for many, a brand new school year, here’s your friendly reminder:

You are amazing. Brave. Beautiful. Confident. Strong. 💪💖

Our kids need to hear this as well - as they step into new classrooms, face unfamiliar challenges, and grow in ways we can’t always see, let’s gently remind them (and ourselves) of the strength, courage, and brilliance they carry within.



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08/10/2025

Whether you're starting middle school or gearing up for life after high school, knowing your options can make all the difference. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered.

📚 Explore helpful tools, tips, and resources to get started today: http://bit.ly/45GOPV0

👀 Looking for more personalized support?
🤝 Connect with a Parent Advisor:
📧 parentadvisor@peakparent.org
☎️ 719-531-9400



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08/09/2025

Free Virtual Parenting Series!

As part of a doctoral dissertation study, a free 7-session virtual parenting series is being offered based on Nurture and Play (NaP) — an evidence-based program designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship. For more info email info@nurtureandplay.org

🎶 Enjoy songs, games, and guided discussions
💬 Build emotional connection and reflective parenting skills
💖 Learn in a supportive, nurturing environment

⬇️ Spots are limited — Register @ www.nurtureandplay.org
10:00 AM MT ⎸ Tuesdays August 26th - October 7th
9:00 AM MT ⎸ Thursdays September 10th - October 22nd
7: 00 AM MT ⎸ Thursdays September 11th - October 23rd



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08/08/2025

👋 Meet PEAK at the Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo! Stop by our table and take part in a day of connection, resources & inspiration for the neurodivergent community across the Western Slope. ⛰️.

✨ Expert speakers, support services, and inclusive products — all in one place. Don’t miss it!

📍 Grand Junction Convention Center ⎹ 159 Main Street, Grand Junction
🗓️ Saturday, August 16, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
➡️ More info & Registration: http://bit.ly/4ln26Xo




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08/08/2025

Building a positive relationship with your child’s teacher is always important — but if your child has an IEP or 504 plan, that connection can be a game-changer. 💬👩‍🏫

This resource from Understood provides a few simple tips to help strengthen that partnership and support your child’s success. 💡✨

➡️ 🔗 http://bit.ly/3H1YGvh



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