June 29, 2023

Resources Just For You

The South Dakota Parent Connection staff have selected these resources to help answer some of the more common questions we receive.

Understand & Address Oppositional Behavior: What's behind your teen's behavior?
More Than Picky Eating: For some children, food restriction and selective eating are symptoms of other conditions, learn more.
De-Escalation Techniques for First Responders: This free, interactive online training explores ways to recognize and manage one’s own stress as well as ways to de-escalate a crisis.
Your Big Summer Hot Spots: Managing multiple schedules and interests to navigating academic needs and endless sibling squabbles.
Social Media Risks for Teens: In a recent report, the US Surgeon General warned that excessive social media use and exposure to harmful content pose profound risks for children and teens.
Five Timeless Pieces of ADHD Parenting Advice: Adjust your expectations based on your child's executive functioning age, not their chronological age; situational awareness is a skill that needs to be taught.
Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Youth with Disabilities: Provided by the US Department of Education's Office of Special Education.

Seeking Volunteers

Owen's Outfitters is a new medical equipment lending library based in Sioux Falls. They are looking for regular volunteers who can spare 1-2 hours a week to spread the word about this new venture.

Volunteers will help us remotely using their own computer or phone, have flexible schedules, help to boost our social media pages and send out press releases during opening week. Volunteers will receive full training. This is an ideal volunteer opportunity for students, stay-at-home parents, or tech-savvy busy people! To learn more about Owen's Outfitters click here or call (262)748-5392.

Your Input is Needed

The South Dakota (SD) Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs is seeking input from parents of children receiving special education services from SD public school districts on how to improve the Indicator 8 SD Parent Involvement Survey. This survey gathers input from parents of students receiving special education services. The confidential input helps guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families in South Dakota. Click their logo below to participate in the survey.

The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking public input through July 4th, 2023 as it prepares its fiscal year 2024 Maternal and Child Health Block Grant submission to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). This application is required to continue federal funds for the state's Title V program, which serves mothers, pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and children with special health care needs. Please take a moment to read about their upcoming plans in the link below and provide your input.

Office Closed

The South Dakota Parent Connection offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, July 5th at 9:00 CT / 8:00 MT. Please visit our website for information on our website.

Upcoming Opportunities

Here are some educational opportunities offered by South Dakota Parent Connection and by other organization's that can help support South Dakota families. A complete list of events can be found on our website at ww.sdparent.org or Facebook page.

August 16, 2023 - PACER's Symposium on Students with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities: Join PACER for a full day of informative, engaging sessions on current best practices related to children's mental health and learning disabilities. Parents, educators, administrators, and other professionals will learn strategies to more effectively support student at school and at home. Learn more

September 6 -7, 2023 - South Dakota Conference on Developmental Disabilities: The theme of this year's conference is Leading Change Together and will focus on developing partnerships to improve the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities in South Dakota. This is a joint effort across multiple agencies throughout South Dakota. Learn more about the conference.

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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, $93,175; 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.