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Your Future, Your Job, Your Plan
What do you want to do after high school? Maybe you already know. Maybe you have no idea yet. Either way, this…
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Supported Decision-Making
You Get Help, You Stay in Charge Everyone needs a little help making decisions sometimes. You might ask a friend for advice,…
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Down Syndrome Awareness
Celebrating Abilities, Health, Inclusion, and Belonging October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome, recognize their…
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The School Says My Student Needs a Shorter Day. Now What?
Some students with disabilities may have a school day that looks different from other students. A student might start school later, leave…
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Celebrating Value and Talent
Disability Employment Awareness Month October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions people with disabilities make…
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Not Potty Trained? Can My Student Still Attend School?
If your child is getting ready for school but is not fully toilet trained, you may be wondering: “Can the school tell…
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Understanding Dyslexia and Supporting Reading Success
Dyslexia Awareness Month is an opportunity to build understanding and recognize that students with dyslexia can learn, grow, and thrive when they…
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TDAH: Guía para Familias
Un niño que olvida constantemente sus tareas, parece no escuchar una instrucción o tiene dificultad para permanecer sentado no necesariamente está siendo…
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Iniciando el Año Escolar y el IEP
El año escolar ya comenzó. Para muchas familias, esto significa volver a las rutinas, conocer a nuevos maestros y acompañar a sus…
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When Your Child Is Being Bullied: What Parents Can Do
For families of children with disabilities, bullying can create additional challenges. It can affect a child’s health, confidence, friendships, and ability to…
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Acrónimos: El lenguaje de Educación Especial
¿Alguna vez ha recibido un correo de la escuela o participado en una reunión y ha escuchado expresiones como IEP, FAPE, LRE,…
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Más que un diagnóstico: Conociendo el síndrome de Down
Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Síndrome de Down, una oportunidad para aprender, reflexionar y, sobre todo, reconocer a las…
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