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My Child is Struggling with Reading…Could it be DYSLEXIA?
July 17, 2024
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, but many families don't know if their child has it. In this blog we talk about the warning signs and how to get support from the school.
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Life after the IEP: How do I help my child with a disability transition to adulthood?
June 18, 2024
If your child has a disability, it might be hard to envision how they will transition to adulthood. Here’s how to set them up with the support they need for adult life.
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Building Bridges: Why is Family Engagement Important in Special Education?
May 17, 2024
Learn why family engagement is important in special education and how recent Overdeck Foundation research supports our work with schools.
Read morePreventing Conflict in Special Education
May 7, 2024
Preventing conflict in special education is possible with these few tips! (Hint: kindness and communication are the keys!)
Read moreBuilding a school climate that welcomes families of children with disabilities
May 1, 2024
How do you build a school climate that is truly welcoming of families of children in Special Education? Here are 3 steps to build trust.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ’s: What is an IFSP?
April 23, 2024
Learning your child is behind on their milestones may seem like a lot to manage. In our new Early Childhood series, we’re here to answer a commonly asked question: What is an IFSP?
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Introducing families to special education: Build a great relationship from the beginning
April 9, 2024
School districts: Introducing families to special ed in a welcoming way can build a good relationship and benefit everyone. Here’s how:
Read moreIncreasing Parent Involvement in the IEP Process
March 19, 2024
Parent involvement in the IEP process helps the family and the school. Here are some tips to improve your involvement with SPED families
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Special Education Communication with Parents: Tools for California schools
March 5, 2024
Watch our on-demand webinar for strategies to improve communication between schools and Special Education families.
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Calling all Texas educators! A new resource for improving parent-school communication with your Special Ed families
February 20, 2024
Great parent-school communication is so important, especially for SPED students. Watch this on-demand webinar for our best strategies.
Read moreWorking with parents of students with disabilities: 4 ways for schools to earn families’ trust
February 13, 2024
Effective family engagement can be hard when working with families of students with disabilities. Here are 4 ways to build trust…
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Plain language examples before and after: Great communication with your Special Ed families
January 23, 2024
Watch this short video of plain language examples to improve your plain language skills and build trust with families in your district.
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Using Plain Language for Effective Communication with Parents
January 4, 2024
Learn how simple, friendly language leads to effective communication with parents. Get your messages across clearly AND build trust!
Read moreAt-home learning resources for children with disabilities
December 7, 2023
Looking for at-home learning resources for children with disabilities? Our list of free tools and resources includes everything you need.
Read moreSpecial Education Checklist: The back-to-school edition
August 23, 2023
The Special Education checklist for back to school season can feel overwhelming. Here are 4 ways to make it easier.
Read moreUnderstanding alternate assessment in education for students with severe cognitive disabilities
June 14, 2023
Learn how alternate assessment in education can test for learning and skills in students with severe cognitive disabilities.
Read moreESY (Extended School Year) for Special Education students: What parents need to know
May 25, 2023
Learn about the Extended School Year for special education students, and how your child could get extra services during the summer.
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5 tips for families to help students with disabilities prepare for tests
April 19, 2023
Does your child with a disability get stressed about tests? Here are 5 tips to help them prepare.
Read moreUsing Transition Assessments to plan for life after high school
March 8, 2023
For students with disabilities, schools use transition assessments to plan for life after high school. Learn how this works.
Read moreWhat is the IDEA act?… and other Special Education mysteries decoded.
February 8, 2023
Do you know your rights under IDEA? It’s the law that requires schools to provide special education services. Listen along to learn more.
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