Welcome to OrFIRST

We are a non-profit Community Parent Resource Center. 

Browse this website to find out more about our mission and upcoming events. We are hoping to make special education services and programs in our neighborhood schools a better place step by step.

 

Para los servicios en español, llame por favor 503-232-0302 o un email a Isabel.Ramirez@orfirst.org. Español

 

Administration: 503-232-4500

Help Line: 503-232-0302

Fax line: 503-232-0307

We provide assistance and training to:

  • understand rights and responsibilities under the federal IDEA 2004 law
  • provide information and training on early intervention services and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
  • provide information and training on special education services and Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
  • mediate conflicts and disputes with schools and special education services
  • understand what a 504 plan is and what an IEP is
  • how to write measurable (quantitative) IEP goals

Our goal is to:

  • assist families in gaining knowledge and resources to understand their fundamental rights and
  • provide professional training to those supporting children experiencing a disability
  • influence the educational advancement of Latinos and under served members of our communities in special education; reducing disproportianality
  • through training and education, increase the cultural competency of professionals and educators working within the Latino and other minority communities
  • expand and develop culturally sensitive programs and services
  • recognize each person as a capable individual

News

New Volunteer Members
We are thrilled about the interest the community is showing in our organization. Last month, several families have offered to volunteer in support of our efforts.  We can't wait for your to get to know them a little better during our upcoming projects.

Click here for more news about our organization.

Support Us!

We depend on help from our community and caring neighbors. Get involved to improve the educational programs and services in your neighborhood schools and support us: every step brings us a little further.

Click here to find out how you can support us or get involved.