In September 2024, several Region B states and Parent Centers (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia) experienced catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene. Resources provided here include state and local organizations to which donations may be made to support recovery efforts. Check back often for updates!
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Welcome to the January edition of The Buzz from the Hub! With so much happening in the world right now, we hope the start of your year has been a positive one. This month’s highlights include important updates from the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the webinar recording on the recently issued guidance, Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments, and so much more!
Exceptional Parents Unlimited (EPU) is a Parent Training and Information Center in California. EPU’s mission is to guide and strengthen families and children with unique needs through early intervention and supportive services that cultivate hope and resilience. EPU serves families with children from birth to 26 years of age in the following counties: Merced, Mariposa, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Tulare, Kings, Kern, Inyo, Mono, and Fresno.
EPU provides workshops and resources, IEP and 504 clinics to parents or caregivers of children with disabilities or challenges. EPU has created resources for parents, in English and Spanish, on topics such as “Exploring Section 504b Accommodations in Educational Settings and Beyond”, “A Guide to IEPs and the Special Education Process”, “Learning about the IFSP for Families with Children ages birth to three”, and many more. Check them out!
The Office of EdTech is part of a national effort for digital equity plans. Learn how parent advocates can be a part of that effort.
Description: This webinar will describe traumatic brain injury in children, including the prevalence , effects of the injury in children, models of care for children and return to school for children following the injury. Presenter:Juliet Haarbauer-KrupaSenior Health...
Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process/Cómo asociarse con las familias en el proceso de aprendizaje digital: This session explores how meaningful engagement with families supports the development of an inclusive education ecosystem.
Welcome to the January edition of The Buzz from the Hub! With so much happening in the world right now, we hope the start of your year has been a positive one. This month’s highlights include important updates from the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the webinar recording on the recently issued guidance, Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments, and so much more!
Welcome to December’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! This month’s highlights include a self-assessment for states to better support military-connected children with disabilities, a new ASL version of Plaza Sésamo for young children, and guidance on using functional behavioral assessments in schools.
Welcome to November’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! As the year winds down and families prepare for the holiday season, staying informed about the latest in education and effective ways to support learning remains as important as ever. This month we bring you resources on early childhood social-emotional development, AI in K-12 education, disability transition support, family engagement, and much more!
The Center for Parent Information and Resources is your source for information and resources to support families of children who have disabilities!
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