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Are you a parent new to the special education process in your school district?
If so, the Northern Lights Interagency Council - Parent Advisory Committee, has developed a "Parent Welcome Packet" just for you.
Included in this packet in an easy to read format is: Understanding the IEP Process Evaluation Communicating Effectively with the IEP Team Interagency Planning Transition Assistive Technology Early Childhood Development To get your free packet, email or call:
Shannon Proulx
Secretary Parent Advisory Committee
Northern Lights Interagency Council
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| Parent Website Resources |
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Minnesota Parent Center | MN PIRC
MN Parental Information and Resource Center, a project of PACER http://www.pacer.org/mpc/
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Want to Help Your Child Succeed in School? Be Involved!
All parents want their children to do well in school. One way to help children succeed is to be involved in their education. Find great ways to make a difference with Want to Help Your Child Succeed in School? Be Involved!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shoulder-to-ShoulderRaising Teens Together http://www.shouldertoshoulderminnesota.org/Resources for parents on raising teens: blogs, parenting tips and topic resources such as dealing with alcohol, drugs, sex, curfews and more.
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PaperRater
A free online resource that lets you submit your text (essay, book report, letters, short story, etc.) for immediate feedback on spelling, grammar, plagiarism, word choice and more. Just highlight your electronic text, copy and paste into Paper Rater. Fill the remaining drop downs about grade level, type of text and the site analyzes your text immediately.
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| Upcoming Events for Parents |
| Events for Parents and Families |
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Disability Mentoring Day
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
March 17, 2011
9:30 - 2:00 PM
The goal of this years event is to connect kids with different employers - A Career Exploration Event! 30+ businesses will present on their specific careers for 30 minutes. Mock interviews available.
Parents: a strand of presentations just for you! You can attend lunch with your child if desired. Presentations on Housing, College Accommodations, Social Services and more. To register or for more information contact: Steve Schoenbauer at 218-879-1283 x6018 or sschoenbauer@nlsec.k12.mn.us
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Book Signing - Susan Larson Kidde
My Child has Autism
Now What?
10 Steps to Get You Started The Duluth Depot
March 4th, 2011
5-7 PM
RSVP: 720-3911 |
