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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.
PEP Conference 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 for 2019-2020
Fall - October 10-12, 2019 - Fort Collins, Colorado
Winter - January 23-25, 2020 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Spring - April 2-4, 2020 - Location to be determined
After reading the FAQs about PEP, please click on one of the three links below. You will be directed to the PEP application on SurveyMonkey:
For a parent(s) to apply:
For a professional to apply:
FAQs
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)
More Information about PEP
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
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