Parent and School Partnerships
Benefits to Parent and School Partnerships Partnering with your child’s school can be beneficial to your child and their education. Positive connections like these have been shown to improve a…
Breaking Down The IEP (Alpine School District)
Do we as parents understand the different components of the IEP? At this workshop, we will break down the IEP and discuss crucial pieces of the IEP in detail, including:…
Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent A letter of intent should encompass the plan for your child’s future. Your child might outlive you by 40 years. No one can be a substitute for…
National Bully Prevention Month
National Bully Prevention Month Bullying is never okay. Here’s how you can stand as a student against bullying! Bullying can happen anyplace— on the playground, on the bus, in the…
Estate Planning & Planning for the Future
(We appreciate our partners at the Special Abilities Network for their collaboration and contributions to this information) Keep your documents updated! Comprehensive planning for our loved ones encompasses three different…
Healthy Living
Healthy LivingMental Health, Advance Health Care Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Transition to Adult Health Care, Care NotebookHealthcareMental HealthMedicaidIt’s never too early or too late to work towards…
Education
The Transition IEP is like a road map for your future life. It will help you decide what you want your future to look like, and what steps you need…
Successful Community Participation
Tips for Successful Community Participation Those who take care of a loved one with special needs know that venturing out into new public spaces and venues during the summer may…
Extended School Year (ESY)
All About Extended School Year Services in Special Education Some students in special education are eligible for what’s known as Extended School Year (ESY) services, which are provided beyond the…
May 2022 Family Links Conference and Resource Fair
May 14, 2022 In-Person Event Cancelled We are saddened to announce that, due to low registration numbers, we have come to the difficult decision to cancel the Family Links event scheduled…
Autism and Mental Health
AUTISM & MENTAL HEALTH As Parents, we know that our children with Autism may experience an increase in social isolation and bullying which can lead to more serious concerns of…
Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
TRANSITIONING FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN A new chapter is emerging for your child who is moving on from preschool services to school-age supports and services! This transition process may bring…