Technical Assistance Services
What is Technical
Assistance?
Technical Assistance is a way to assist parent centers to
improve their ability to solve problems by providing information and linking
centers with resources.
Region 4 Technical
Assistance Services
The Region 4 PTAC offers a variety of resources and activities designed to
give parent centers effective tools and strategies to meet the needs of the
families they serve. We work with each center individually to tailor services to
meet their unique needs. Some examples of services provided by the Region 4
PTAC are:
- On-site visits working directly with center boards and staff
- One to one consultations with center directors
- Needs assessments
- Individualized plans for customized technical assistance (ICAP)
- Conferences, webinars, and other group events for learning and sharing
- Training and information about current and emerging topics
- Quarterly electronic newsletter (Region 4 Insider)
- Parent Center Nonprofit Management Certification Program (collaborative
partnership with the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee School of Continuing
Education)
- Parent Center Exchange Program
How Can Region 4
Help?
- We are the first place to call when parent centers have a question
- We help centers identify needs through an assessment process
- We provide regular opportunities for networking with other parent centers
- We provide information, education, and support to assist centers to increase
the capacity of boards, managers, and staff.
For more detailed information on our technical assistance services,
download our Menu of
Services
