STAR NET REGION IV TRAINING CALENDAR

Karrie is employed as an Information Specialist at Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center. She began her employment in July 2005.Karrie is the mother of a child who has been through the Early Intervention Program, Early Childhood Program, and received Special Education services. She is knowledgeable in navigating different sides of the surgical and medical diagnostic fields due to her child’s lengthy medical history. She is a source of support to parents who are navigating the same fields. She draws upon her own experiences when helping parents with each and every one of their concerns. Karrie took training to be a Board Certified Educational Advocate. This required the completion of 12 courses of study and six hours of examinations on regulatory and special education principles.  Karrie took training to be a Board Certified Educational Advocate. This required the completion of 12 courses of study and six hours of examinations on regulatory and special education principles.