| A Note From the Directors Desk | |
Dear Parents & Education Advocates:
Where did the summer go?! I hope yours was restful and energizing as you prepare for another year of school. At Families Together, Inc., our staff spent the summer working to create events that will encourage, educate and empower each of you to be great advocates for the children and youth in your life. Read More (page 2) |
| Survey of Parents Critical to OSEP Visit | |
In November, a team from the Office of Special Education Programs will visit Kansas to verify that the Department of Education is insuring a Free Appropriate Public Education for students with disabilities. Families Together has been asked to survey parents to gain their input before the visit. Please visit our website to complete the survey. The survey will be available from September 15th until October 14th. Read More (page 2) or take the survey |
| 7 Things to Tell the Teacher | |
What can you tell a teacher that will help him do his job better? You might be surprised. While your child's teacher is the expert in education, no one knows more about your child than you do. Read More (page 4)
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Family Engagement | |
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Requirements for family engagement are found in almost all federal and state education statutes and regulations. The 2002 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) defines parent involvement as "the participation of parents in regular, two way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities; including ensuring that parents play an integral role in assisting the child's learning."
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MTSS Dentro de el Compromiso Familiar | |
Tomado del folleto titulado "Family Engagement: A Critical Component to Building and Empowering Culture in the Kansas multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS)" que fue desarrollado por Familias Unidas, el Centro de Recursos de Información para padres y el MTSS Core Team con la fundación para Kansas State Department of Education, State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG). Lea más Página 5
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Companionship - Then & Now | |
Not many people are able to see the people in their lives as blessings. Usually we go through life taking others for granted and not realizing their profound impact on our lives until it is too late to thank them for their influence. In a few, very rare cases we get to acknowledge that influence and thank those individuals. My sister, Julie, is one of those individuals. Siblings have unique relationships with one another.
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Start of School Marks Call to Action | |
The commencement of school means education advocates need to get back to their duties. It would be a good idea to introduce yourself to your students' teachers, principals, and other school personnel. E-mail is a great way to communicate- send a friendly introduction and explain your role and responsibilities in the special education process. Read More (page 3)
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2010-2011 FEWs and TECs | |
Family Enrichment Weekends (FEWs) FEWs are overnight events for families that include a child, birth through 21, who has a disability, and is still attending school. Parents attend workshops and discussion groups while the kids participate in fun, age-appropriate activities. The kids are matched with a volunteer, usually college students, who assist them throughout their day. Families must submit their application early as these events fill up quickly. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with a preference given to families who have not yet attended an overnight event. Please contact the center nearest you for an application. *NEW* Team Empowerment Conferences (TECs) TECs are topic-specific mini-conferences for parents and professionals. We will kick off our first TEC on December 4 in Topeka focusing on Positive Behavioral Supports. Please see the calendar of events for all dates and locations. Please contact the center nearest you for an application to these events or register on-line at www.familiestogetherinc.org |
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