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SELF Volunteers

As a Special Education Liaison for Families (SELF), you can provide peer support to families at your school who need help navigating the special education system.

Learn MORE About the MPS SELF Program

Role Requirements

To be a SELF, you must:

Be a parent or guardian of a child who has an IEP or 504 plan and is currently enrolled in an MPS K–12 school
Be willing to participate in ongoing special education and disability information training
Want to serve as a resource for other families with children receiving special education services
Want to build positive relationships between schools and families

Responsibilities

As a SELF, you will:

Complete a four-session training course and attend SELF team meetings.
Support families and staff members and share information about special education.
Maintain confidentiality with students, parents/guardians, and educators.
Improve communication and encourage partnerships between families and school staff.
Work with school administration to increase family engagement.
Plan activities and meetings for families and educators.

Fall 2026 Training

Location

MPS Central Services
5225 W. Vliet Street, Room 103
Milwaukee, WI 53208

Required Saturday Sessions

October 3 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 10 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 17 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 24 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All four sessions must be completed to become a SELF. Registration for the training is required and is limited to 25 participants, so sign up today!

Registration closes on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

REGISTER FOR Training

Steps to Become a SELF

Step 1: Fill out the SELF Volunteer Interest Form.

Step 2: If selected, you will receive an invitation to register for the SELF training program.

Step 3: Attend all four required training sessions.

Step 4: Complete the required MPS Volunteer Application to be cleared to volunteer.

Step 5: That’s it—you're ready to start helping families!

Program Contact

For specific questions about the SELF program or upcoming training sessions, please reach out to:

Quiana M. Words, MEd, Family Support Associate
Email: wordsqm@milwaukeepublicschools.org
Office: (414) 475-8075 | Cell: (414) 333-1108