National ADHD Awareness Month

This month provides an opportunity for raising awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Many of you are also preparing for your child's parent-teacher conference and might be wondering how to start a conversation around how things are going in class.

If you are not sure where to start or have questions you would like to talk through before your conference, South Dakota Parent Connection can help you. Contact us at (605) 361.3171 or sdpc@sdparent.org.

Here are a few resources that you may also find helpful to consider:

• When Behavior is a Concern
• What Parents Should Know...About Special Education in South Dakota
• Understanding ADHD
• How to Prepare for a Parent-Teacher Conference if Your Child has ADHD
• Make the Most of a Parent-Teacher Conference
• What Makes a Good Accommodation?
• ADHD and Anxiety at School: For Educators

Annual Board Meeting

If you are interested in learning more about South Dakota Parent Connection, please consider attending our annual board meeting on October 24th in our office at 3701 W 49th St, Suite 102, Sioux Falls. We would love to introduce you to our amazing staff and Board and hear from you more about your concerns and needs. Dinner starts at 5:30 followed by a brief meeting at 6:30.

RSVP required by October 21st to jwentzel@sdparent.org

Upcoming Events

November 2, 2022 starting at 5:00, bring your family for dinner and let us serve you while you help our mission of supporting and empowering South Dakota families at our Pizza Ranch Fundraiser at 2717 W 41st St in Sioux Falls.

December 3, 2022 you are invited to our Cookies & Cocoa Sensory Friendly Family Event. More details coming soon!

Free, Online Tutoring Available for K - 12 Students

South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers FREE online tutoring to K-12 students. One-on-one tutoring sessions can help students with their homework, tackle specific trouble areas, and address broader educational concepts. Families must first register their students to access the service.

Resources Picks

We recognize there is an abundance of information out there for families. Here are just a few resources hand-picked by South Dakota Parent Connection staff just for you:

• Two Ws and an H: Establishing a Homework Routine
• 10 Rules for Dealing with an Explosive Child
• The Importance of "Why" for ADHD Brains
• The Downside to Technology for Students with ADHD

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.