Resources & Publication
The curriculum and instruction team has created short videos to assist parents in helping their students with Math, Reading and Writing content at home. Each video aligns with the instruction occurring in Math and ELA instruction at each grade level by quarter. The videos can be accessed under the Grade-Level and Instructional Resources section.
The Parent Support Team has compiled a library of helpful information for parents to successfully navigate their student through Exceptional Student Education.
Introduction & Overview Links/Resources
Five Critical Questions
Parents and ESE staff collaborated to determine the most important things that families should know to help their child's educational needs. The results are the following five, critical questions. Please feel free to print these, take them to your next IEP team meeting, and get these most important answers.
- What does my child need to be successful in the general education classroom?
- How will special education services help with his or her success?
- When, where, how frequently, and by whom will these services be provided?
- How will the school assess my child's progress, and how often will I receive notice of my child's progress?
- What can I do to assist in my child's progress?
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Getting Ready for Your Child's IEP Meeting
This two page document answers and gives proactive suggestions for what every parent can do before and after the IEP meeting.
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Positive Student Profile
This PDF will give the IEP team a "snapshot" of your student. From strengths and successes to concerns and goals, this valuable tool will help craft the most helpful IEP for your student.
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IEP Meeting Checklist
Step by step preparation guidelines and things every parent needs to know before their next IEP meeting.
Transition and Employment Resources for Students with Disabilities
Pacer's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment Resources
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.pdfAccessing Accommodations After High School
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.pdfTen Tips That May Help Your Child's Transition to Adulthood
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.pdfParent Tips for Transition Planning
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.pdfAchieiving a Better Life Experience Act-Frequently Asked Questions
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.pdfChart Your Own Future-How Your IEP Can Help
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.pdfCommunity Resources
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.pdfDocuments to Keep for Youth Transitioning to Adult Life
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.pdfIEP - Involving the Student is Important for a Successful Plan
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.pdfPlanning for Success in Postsecondary Education Takes Time and Organization
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.pdfSample Self-Advocacy Plan
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.pdfSelf-Advocacy
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.pdfTalk to Your Youth About Independent Living - A Checklist for Parents
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.pdfThe ADA Section 504 and Postsecondary Education
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.pdfThe Supplemental Security Income Appeals Process
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.pdfThe Supplemental Security Income Application Process
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.pdfThe Transition to Employment
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.pdfThe Transition to Postsecondary Education
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.pdfTips to Maximize Parent Role - Transition
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.pdfTransition to Adulthood Where Do We Start
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.pdfTransition to Adulthood Who Plans and Why
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.pdfTransition - Charting Course for Future
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.pdfYour IEP Meeting - A Great Place to Practice Self-Advocacy Skills