How do I login to focus as a parent?
Use your parent ID and password that was issued to you by your school. For logon issues, please contact the front office staff at your school. To request a new user ID and password, please visit your school or the Student Assignment Office with a valid photo ID. View FOCUS Training Tutorial for parents
What do I do if a student (s) are missing from parent portal?
If you are missing a student (s) on your Parent Portal account, please follow the steps below. Include the following information. Your Name. Your Parent Portal email address. Student Name and ID of the student that appears in Parent Portal. The Student Name and ID of the student (s) that MISSING in Parent Portal. 2.
What can I pay for through parent portal?
Some campuses allow you to pay for fees and activities through Parent Portal. Examples include football tickets, prom, homecoming, parking, etc. Scroll down to Student Registration Forms.
Welcome to the Plano ISD Parent Portal
Parents with registered Parent Portal accounts can login and access: Grades | Attendance | Student Registration | Emergency Card | Performance Data | Immunizations and other information about their students.
Need Assistance?
Email*: parentportal@pisd.edu *Email must include: Student name, Student ID, Campus
What is the National Parent Center on Transition and Employment?
The National Parent Center on Transition and Employment provides information on Middle and High school planning, postsecondary education, employment, benefit programs and support, independent and community living, Laws and Rights, Health and Transition and Assistive Technology.
How does a child show self-determination?
A young child shows self-determination by choosing a toy, a shirt to wear, or a snack. This can be expressed by crying and throwing themselves on the floor or by having a choice presented. The parent can help the child by teaching self-determination and decreasing the emotional outbursts.
What is the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities?
Texas Council of Developmental Disabilities: " The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities helps people with developmental disabilities achieve their potential for independence, productivity, and integration into their communities by working to develop a comprehensive system of service and supports in Texas.".
What is a surrogate parent?
A surrogate or foster parent may be needed to represent a student with a disability during the special education process as outlined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
How does self-advocacy help children?
Self-determination means that the person recognizes their strengths and needs in order to determine a goal, create and evaluate a plan of action while using identified supports. Self-determination can be expressed at all ages and in many ways. A young child shows self-determination by choosing a toy, a shirt to wear, or a snack. This can be expressed by crying and throwing themselves on the floor or by having a choice presented. The parent can help the child by teaching self-determina tion and decreasing the emotional outbursts.
