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POISE is a welcoming parent support group for families of special needs children in Orinda schools. Whether you're new to the IEP or 504 process or a seasoned advocate, there's a chair here for you.
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Parents helping other parents navigate the special education experience.
Directors and site reps meet quarterly with the District Administration.
From connecting with your school liaison to discovering camps, therapy, and adaptive sports across the Bay Area.
A curated, searchable library of arts, camps, education, therapy, sports, and support organizations for special needs families.
Every Orinda-area school has a parent liaison ready to connect with you. Find your school's representative.
Drop-in monthly gatherings where parents share, listen, and support one another. No registration needed.
Drop-in gatherings — no registration needed. Morning coffee chats run 9–10:30 AM and evening groups run 6:30–8:00 PM. Times and locations vary by date.
Share a resource that helped your family, ask a question, or just say hello. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.