Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP)

The Exceptional Student Services Unit at CDE plans conferences throughout the year that are family-centered and designed to offer support, information, and education to parents and professionals. Click on the boxes above or view the FAQs about PEP for more in-depth information.

Applications

Please click on and read FAQs about PEP before you apply for a PEP conference. It is important that you understand the rules we must follow for the PEP program, especially during busy times, such as registration at the hotel.

2019-2020 PEP Conference dates

Thank you for your interest in PEP. The English, Spanish and Professional PEP applications are closed for 2019-2020.

FAQs

Read the FAQs about PEP

If there is anything in the FAQs that is unclear, please email Pahmela Mendoza with questions.

Feedback from Participants

Eligible Parents and Professionals are invited to attend PEP conferences. Read what past PEP conference participants have said!

• "I was truly inspired with this conference! The amount of information and resources made available to us was so valuable. I could not be more grateful for the opportunity. My daughter will benefit big time!" – Parent

• "It is probably the best educational conference I’ve been to because of the content and participants. I think administrators should be encouraged to attend!" – School Professional

Sample of a typical PEP conference agenda

• Typical Agenda (Eng)
• Programa Típico (Esp)

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Joyce Thiessen-Barrett
Family and School Partnering
Phone: 303-866-6757
Email Joyce Thiessen-Barrett

David Ramer, Program Support Assistant
1560 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-866-6943, Fax: 303-866-6767
Email David Ramer