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• Extended School Year Services (ESY)

  Parent handouts · IEPs, Working with Parents and Families ·

  As the school year comes to a close, parents may want to know if their children are entitled to Extended School Year Services (ESY). These...

• SERIES III – Part 4 – What are the Characteristics of Neglected Children and their Families?

  Series parts · Classroom and Teaching Strategies, Working with Parents and Families ·

  What are the Characteristics of Neglected Children and their Families?There are two reports that provide the most comprehensive data on the characteristics of neglected children...

• Allergies and Food Sensitivities for School Age Children

  Parent handouts · Disabilities and Disorders A to Z ·

  Do you know what to do in a life-threatening anaphylaxis situation? Learn what foods commonly cause allergic reactions, get information on creating an action plan, and...

• Working With Parents

  Guides and resources · Working with Parents and Families ·

  Working With ParentsChecklists• Annual Review Preparation for Parents-Checklist• Parent/Teacher Conference Intake and Interview Checklist• Reporting Test Results to Parents ChecklistForms• Initial Contact with Parent at the...

• Transition Services

  Guides and resources · Transition to Adult Life ·

  Transition ServicesChecklists• Record Keeping Checklist for Parents During the Transition Process• Transition Planning Timeline ChecklistProcedures• Employment Related Transition Goals-Procedures Checklists Record Keeping Checklist for Parents and...

• What Parents Can Do To Help Their Child Succeed In School

  Parent handouts · Classroom and Teaching Strategies, Working with Parents and Families ·

  Although school is very important, it doesn't really take up very much of a child's time. In the U.S., the school year averages 180 days;...

• WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB)

  Parent handouts · Special Ed Law ·

  Funding: No Child Left Behind gives school districts more money. In fact, President Bush and Congress are spending more money than ever before on the...

• Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front

  Parent handouts · Careers and Professional Growth, Transition to Adult Life ·

  Introduction Young people looking for their first jobs may be overwhelmed by the process and seek help from others. Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams can...

• Record Keeping Checklist for Parents and Students During the Transition Process

  Parent handouts · Transition to Adult Life, Working with Parents and Families ·

  During the transition process, it is extremely important that parents and students develop a record keeping system. Keeping relevant and timely records will facilitate the...

• Transition Planning Timeline Checklist

  Parent handouts · Transition to Adult Life ·

  NOTE: The following checklist is provided to serve as an optional planning tool and only as a guideline.Four to Five Years before Leaving the School...

• The Role of Parents in Dropout Prevention

  Parent handouts · Transition to Adult Life, Working with Parents and Families ·

  Introduction Students who drop out of school face a difficult future. They are more likely to be unemployed, incarcerated, and/or impoverished. For students with disabilities,...

• Age of Majority: Preparing Your Child for Making Good Choices

  Parent handouts · Transition to Adult Life, Working with Parents and Families ·

  Introduction Parents want their children to have the skills they need to succeed as adults. While this is important for every young person, youth with...

• Parent to Parent Support

  Parent handouts · Working with Parents and Families ·

  What's Parent to Parent?Parent to Parent is a program that provides information and one-to-one emotional support to parents of children who have special needs. The...

• Parent Training Information Centers

  Parent handouts · Special Ed Law, Working with Parents and Families ·

  Introduction Experience has shown us that the more informed parents are, the less anxious they will be about their child’s special education. However, many times...

• Early Intervention Services: Basic Information for Parents

  Parent handouts · Early Intervention and Early Childhood, Working with Parents and Families ·

  Basic Information for ParentsThe birth of a child is an exciting, life-changing event. A beautiful new baby comes to your house, family, and neighborhood. It...

• Transition Resources for Parents

  Parent handouts · Transition to Adult Life, Working with Parents and Families ·

  So you have a son, daughter, or family member edging into or toward young adulthood. Because disability presents its own special challenges and can complicate...

• Preventing Bullying for Parents

  Parent handouts · Behavior, Working with Parents and Families ·

  Every day in our schools and communities, children are teased, threatened, or tormented by bullies. The following articles provide parents and caregivers with information about...

• Disability Awareness

  Parent handouts · Disabilities and Disorders A to Z, Working with Parents and Families ·

  Introduction As a special educator you have a vast amount of services, guidance, collaboration, and resources at your fingertips about all issues dealing with disabilities....

• Using Positive Methods for Change at Home

  Parent handouts · Behavior, Working with Parents and Families ·

  While teachers can provide structure and behavioral interventions in school, some parents have difficulties managing certain behaviors at home. This Parent Teacher Conference Handout provides...

• Options for Children with Special Needs During the Summer Months

  Parent handouts · Disabilities and Disorders A to Z, Working with Parents and Families ·

  What to Do and What to Use Parents of children with special needs may have many options over the summer months including extended school year...