Co-Teaching Reference Guide for Parents / Caregivers

Reference guide for parents/caregivers on: what is co-teaching, benefits of co-teaching, co-teaching models, and FAQs

The Power of Inclusion and Beyond Presented By, Sam Drazin Leveraging Disability Awareness to Build Confidence and Advocacy Skills Session Two

SIP webinar series presented by Sam Drazin focused on the what and why of disability and how to engage parents and caregivers as advocates for the children.

The Critical Role of the Family in Transition Planning Session Five (5/20/2020)

SIP webinar focused on transition planning and services for students withe disabilities.

Day 1 - Session 02 - Student Panel Discussion - 05-04-23

From Supporting Inclusive Practices 2023 Conference. In this session students share their experience with having a disability and hopes for what school can do for them. Day 1 - Session 02 - Student Panel Discussion - 05-04-23

Transition Panel Discussion

SIP Video - Learn from a student, parent and IEP team experience about how they designed inclusive opportunities and IEPs that resulted in a transition to a four - year college!

Day 2 - Session 02 - Engaging All Learners

From Supporting Inclusive Practices 2023 Conference. In this session Everyday Arts discusses how the use of art instruction can lead to greater opportunities for inclusion for students with disabilities. Day 2 - Session 02 - Engaging All Learners

Parent Implemented Interventions for Individuals with Autism

This AFIRM EBP Brief is designed to help parents/caregivers learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring the EBP of Parent Implemented Intervention (PII) with their learners with Autism during home routines and activities.

Student Checklist for IEP Meetings

Student IEP checklist for student led IEPs.

A Family's Guide to the Postsecondary Transition Plan

The PTP guides the IEP team through the transition process by asking a set of questions relating to postsecondary goals in the area of education/training, employment, and independent living, when applicable. The PTP will be created during the IEP team meeting with input from all team members, including the student and family.

Student Attendance Success Plans and My Family’s Help Bank

The Student Attendance Success Plan is designed to help parents track their children’s attendance and work with teachers to set appropriate goals. Each Student Attendance Success Plan includes a calendar for the current school year. Educators should consider distributing this plan to families.

Appendix 4.2: English Learner–Parent Questionnaire

Appendix 4.2 English Learner - Parent Questionnaire from California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities

Appendix 4.8: Parent Report Individual Education Program Development

Appendix 4.8 Parent Report individual Education Program Development from California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities

Behavioral Thermometer

This Behavioral Thermometer can help a student with social and behavioral issues to identify the degree or intensity of a targeted behavior and develop the ability to self-monitor and regulate their own behavior.

Building on My Strengths (Family Edition)

Building on My Strengths (Student Edition)

Knowing the importance of building on student strengths during the IEP journey, this tool from the High Quality IEPs project is made for students to help document and ultimately share who they are as a learner.

Building on my Strengths- Aproovechar mis fortalezas (Family)

"An easy-to-use form to provide input about your student from a student perspective Cada niño es único y tiene sus propias fortalezas. Usted es quien mejor conoce a su hijo. Al compartir lo que sabe sobre su hijo con el maestro, podrá ayudar a suplir sus necesidades de aprendizaje en la escuela. "

Creating a Local Attendance Toolkit

Attendance Works has developed a template with handouts, activities and local resources that can be easily adapted to help schools and local partners reduce absenteeism. These handouts include resources sheets that let parents know where to find help with health, transportation and other barriers keeping their children from attending school regularly.

Data Chart

This Data Chart can provide a structured way for a student to list information they observe.

Decision Making Guide

Provide a visual diagram to help students map out the positive and negative consequences of a choice in their behavior.

Family Guide to supporting Young People's Mental Health and Well-Being

This guide helps parents and other adult family members and caregivers navigate supporting the overall well-being and mental health of school-aged children, including tips for what can be difficult conversations. It offers information about the social and emotional development of young people and explains warning signs that may signal mental health challenges. It equips caregivers with targeted strategies, tools, and resources that help them advocate for their family, address each child’s specific needs, and access professional help.

Hierachical Organizer

This Hierarchical Organizer helps students generate examples to discern appropriate vs. Inappropriate behaviors.