Parent Information Center of Delaware

10/28/2026

🍳 Calling all future chefs! 👩🏾‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳

Humanity’s Kitchen is offering FREE Junior Chefs After-School Cooking Classes for the 2026–2027 school year! Students will learn valuable cooking and baking skills while building confidence and gaining hands-on experience in the kitchen.

✨ Here’s what students receive:
• FREE 6-week cooking classes
• Chef coat, hat, and apron
• $100 stipend upon course completion
• Chef knife training
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate and Culinary Arts Certificate
• Independent life skills training
• Food cards for virtual students

📍 New Castle County: In-person classes in Wilmington
💻 Kent & Sussex Counties: Virtual classes only
🕠 Monday through Thursday | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

📅 Upcoming class sessions:
Class 2: November 30 – December 31
Class 3: January 11 – February 18
Class 4: February 22 – April 1
Class 5: April 5 – May 13

Who can apply? High school students in grades 9–12, ages 14–22, with a documented disability, or students enrolled in an 18–21 educational program. An IEP, 504 Plan, or physician’s diagnosis is required.

📲 Ready to apply? Visit www.humanityskitchen.org/junior-chefs-free-classes for the online application and more information.

📞 302-444-8609 ext. 5
📧 [email protected]

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10/27/2026

You don’t have to navigate special education alone!

PIC’s Parent Mentor Program is here to support parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Whether you need help understanding your child’s IEP, preparing for a meeting, or becoming a more confident advocate, a trained Parent Mentor can provide guidance, encouragement, and peer support.

Family matching begins November 2026!

Interested in getting connected? Contact PIC to complete an intake and see if Parent Mentor support is the right fit for your family.

Please note: Parent Mentors provide peer support and are not professional advocates or legal representatives.

10/26/2026

Developing Authentic Customized Work-Based Learning Experiences and Jobs for Students and Adults with Disabilities
SIX OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE — FIVE ONLINE COHORTS AND ONE IN-PERSON SESSION
Presented by George Tilson, Keith Bosco & Carol Burbank
Sponsored by: Delaware Department of Education, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Division for the Visually Impaired.
NO REGISTRATION FEE | LIMITED ENROLLMENT
Email your completed application to: [email protected]
Suggested email subject: Customized Employment Boot Camp Application – Cohort [Number]
Important Registration Information
· Registration is first come, first served, limited to the first 20 eligible applicants submitting complete applications for each cohort.
· Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the deadline listed for your selected cohort.
· Applicants not selected for their preferred cohort may be considered for a subsequent offering.
· Each applicant must submit their own application. Multiple submissions by a supervisor will not be accepted.
Questions or Accommodation Requests
For questions about the training or to request accommodations, please contact:
Kathi Stephan Delaware Department of Education [email protected]
Email subject: Boot Camp Question
Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)
Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services - DDDS
Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired

10/19/2026

📍First session begins November 5th! See below for registration info 👇

PIC of Delaware serves thousands of parents and professionals statewide to meet our mission and improve outcomes for children.

10/15/2026

Families, educators and community members have an opportunity to help shape the future of education funding in Delaware!

Every student deserves access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed, regardless of where they live or which school they attend.

Delaware is working toward a fairer, more transparent school funding system through a proposed hybrid model focused on student needs, flexibility for schools and accountability for results.

The framework is taking shape, but important decisions are still ahead. Learn more, follow the progress and share your voice: https://education.delaware.gov/community/pefc

10/15/2026

JOIN OUR PARENT BOOK STUDY! – Book: ‘From Emotions to Advocacy’
Beginning November 5, 2026

Advocating for your child can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand special education, communicate your concerns, and make important decisions about your child’s education.

Join other parents and caregivers for a supportive and interactive book study of ‘From Emotions to Advocacy’ ‘Special Education Survival Guide’ written by Pam Wright and Pete Wright, of Wrightslaw

Registration can be found on the link below or the flyer.

📍This book study is sponsored by Parent Information Center of Delaware and not directly affiliated with Wrightslaw or Harbor House Law Press.

https://picofdel.org/from-emotions-to-advocacy-book-study-group/

https://wkf.ms/4y7whbr

PIC of Delaware serves thousands of parents and professionals statewide to meet our mission and improve outcomes for children.

10/12/2026

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits 101

October 14, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Virtual

Objective:
Learn the steps to apply for Social Security, understand its benefits, and distinguish between Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Income.

Presenter:
Alan Scott, Assistant Director of Benefits, Community Integrated Services

Facilitator:
Jennifer Aaron, Parent Consultant, Parent Information Center of Delaware

Register:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/3186b08a4b8a35194e23d6ced62fa26d?r=use1

10/12/2026

📚 2026–2027 FAMILY LEARNING SERIES

New Castle County’s six public school districts are partnering to support, inform, and empower families of students with disabilities!

Join the monthly Family Learning Series on the first Wednesday of each month from October 2026 through May 2027. Each virtual session will feature helpful information, resources, and presenters focused on topics identified by families.

📅 Upcoming Sessions:
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
January 6, 2027
February 3, 2027
March 3, 2027
April 7, 2027
May 5, 2027

⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom

🔗 Join via Zoom:
https://bsd-k12-de-us.zoom.us/j/96800864389?pwd=SbpJU9MaVgDkVdnZfHLa5LQY9cEA7.1&jst=1

Meeting ID: 968 0086 4389

Participating districts include Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, New Castle County Vo-Tech, and Red Clay.

Need an accommodation, including ASL interpretation or other accessibility support? Contact your school district’s Parent Council representative for assistance.

Together, we can help every student learn, grow, and succeed! 💙

10/06/2026

🌟 Young people, your voice matters!

Are you a youth or young adult ages 14–26 with a disability who wants to make a difference? Join the iDECIDE Youth Advisory Council and help shape programs, advocate for change, and support other young people in your community.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting

Come learn more about the council and how you can get involved!

👉 Register at www.picofdel.org
📞 302-999-7394 | 📧 [email protected]