weConnect- October 21, 2020

OCTOBER PARENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SERIES

Session 3: Planning for Transition

Tuesday, October 27

6:30-7:30 MT/7:30-8:30 CT

There are times throughout a student's life where key transitions occur, from the first day of school and beyond. This session discusses the importance of preparing students for transitions they will face.

Session 1: Understanding 504s and Individual Education Plans

Session 2: Understanding Accommodations & Modifications

UPCOMING LUNCH & LEARN EDUCATION SESSION

Tuesday, November 10th :: 12 PM CT/ 11 AM MT :: REGISTER

What Should I Expect If My Child Is In A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) School?

What is meant by MTSS? What does the school mean when they say my child is “in tier 2”? How is an MTSS school different from a school not doing MTSS? Is my child still receiving the best education possible? As a parent, you may have many questions about the education and behavior supports your child is receiving in an MTSS school. This session will talk about how MTSS is structured to ensure all students are receiving the level of support they need based on data, and how this system ensures students receive this support in a timely manner. Presented by Rebecca Cain and Brandi Gerry, SD Department of Education, Special Education Programs

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In Case You Missed It: October Lunch and Learn

School's In Session. How's It Going? A Conversation With Special Education Directors

BACK TO SCHOOL RE-ENTRY EDUCATION SERIES

Session 1: Getting Ready for Re-Entry

Session 2: Individual Education Programs and Evaluations

Session 3: Transitioning Back Into School

DISTANCE LEARNING, DONE BETTER

For students with IEPs or 504 Plans, distance learning improves dramatically with parent-teacher coordination, reliable routines, and these at-home accommodations for different learners. Strategies effective for student's with ADHD are also effective for many other students.

REMOTE ACCOMODATIONS

Distance learning is not a natural fit for students who benefit from one-on-one attention, physical reminders, and proactive educators. See the most effective ADHD accommodations. Strategies effective for student's with ADHD are also effective for many other students.

FAMILY QUIZ- ARE YOU READY FOR TELEHEALTH?

During the coronavirus pandemic, many providers are seeing patients virtually using Telehealth or Telemedicine, including children with disabilities or special needs.

National Family Voices is seeking your help to learn about access to, confidence in, and concerns about Telehealth. You do not have to provide any identifying information. Responses will be combined to provide a picture of family experiences to the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, who is funding the project.

Please complete this Family TeleHealth Readiness Quiz and share with other families.

TRICK OR TREATING AND OTHER HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

The Center for Disease Control & Prevention has some great suggestions, ideas, and activities for enjoying Halloween and steps you can take to protect yourself and others from getting or spreading COVID-19.

This e-publication was developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666 and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H328M140021, Family to Family Health Information Center, $96,750; and approximately 5% financed with non-governmental resources. The contents should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by US Department of Education, HRSA, HHS or the Federal Government.