Schafer Education Consulting
Helping Parents Navigate the Special Education Arena
For Human Resources leaders,
the business imperative has never been quite so clear ...
there is a direct correlation between an engaged and productive workforce and the work/life benefits available to employees.
Did you know that at least 8% of your
employees are parenting a child from
kindergarten through college with
special learning needs...
- One in 7 caregivers provides *exceptional caregiving* to a child with special needs with autism, ADD/ADHD, emotional issues, and developmental delays leading the way in diagnoses*.
- Three out of 4 caregivers have made changes to their work situation with 74% arriving late/leaving early/taking time off, 32% taking a leave of absence, and 30% having to reduce their work or take a less demanding position*.
- 85% of caregivers of children with special needs feel they need more help and information*.
Why Does It Matter?
Health care, child care, elder care, pet insurance ... benefits available to many employees.
Services targeting education -- particularly special education -- is a *hidden* and fast-emerging issue that directly impacts absenteeism, presenteeism, and retention.
With 72% of caregivers performing advocacy for their child**, the need for individualized and targeted support and guidance is increasing faster than many work/life programs can address it.
Work/Life and Employee Assistance Programming:
Workshops, training programs, IEP clinics, and "Lunch To Learn" sessions
"Understanding IEPs: The Document and Process"
"Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Education"
"Top Ten Things Parents of Children in Special Education Need To Know"
"The Goals Are The Goal ... Writing Measurable IEP Goals"
"Effective Parent Advocacy for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders"Parent Advocacy Strategies - From Mom and Dad to Parent Advocates."
- Individualized, on-site or remote coaching for employees
- Establishing resource centers and on-site areas for employee research
- Management training on work/life integration and flexible work options
*Caregiving in the U.S. 2009 (MetLife Foundation)
**Caregivers of Children: A Focused Look at Those Caring for a Child With Special Needs Under the Age of 18; National Alliance of Caregiving, AARP, MetLife Foundation
For More Information About Work/Life and Employee Assistance
Programs, Services and Voluntary Benefits,
Please Visit Us At:
www.Education-Navigation.com ..... 610-628-4456
