The Impact Of Family Involvement On The Education Of Children Ages 3 To 8

INformation Hub The studies reviewed in this report by Frances L. Van Voorhis, Michelle F. Maier, Joyce L. Epstein, Chrishana M. Lloyd (October 2013) represent the most rigorous work conducted over […]

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December 23, 2021

Video | The Science of Early Childhood Development

INformation Hub In English and Spanish |  From the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, this 4-minute video shares basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades […]

• Early Childhood (Ages 0-3)
• Early Development
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• English
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The Science of Resilience

INformation Hub (2015) | Useful to: Parent Centers and others working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma or who could benefit from understanding what we know about resilience […]

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Options and Planning for College: For Families

INformation Hub Parent Centers can share this online module with students with intellectual disabilities and their families as part of exploring the possibility of going to college. Think College! provides self-paced modules using […]

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Third Party Billing

INformation Hub How you handle third party billing for IEP services depends on the type of insurance your child has. This 2011 document from PACER Center explains what third party billing is, […]

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Tips for Administrators, Teachers, and Families: How to Share Data Effectively

INformation Hub This document was created for teachers, pre-K through 3rd grade, looking to improve their strategies for partnering with families for children’s language and literacy development. Research demonstrates that […]

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Tips to Support Reading and Writing, Every Child Needs a Voice

INformation Hub This 2013 PACER Center Action Information Sheet provides tips on how assistive technology can be used to give children with significant disabilities a voice. Communication is a life long […]

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Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections

INformation Hub (November 2016) | Useful to Parent Centers, families, and other stakeholders working with youth with disabilities in correctional facilities. This web-based toolkit from the Office of Special Education […]

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• Juvenile Justice
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Toolkit of Resources for Engaging Families and the Community as Partners in Education, Part 1

INformation Hub The Toolkit of Resources for Engaging Families and Community as Partners in Education provides resources for school staff to build relationships with families and community members and to […]

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Teacher Induction: Providing Comprehensive Training for New Special Educators

INformation Hub The IRIS STAR Legacy modules cover topics relevant to future teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. The modules include a challenge, interactive activities, and multiple opportunities for sharing […]

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Transition to Adulthood Hub

INformation Hub Transition to Adulthood is a large topic that spans age ranges. The CPIR has many resources related to transition in general and the categories associated with it, including […]

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December 17, 2021

Transition Planning for Students Who Are Deaf-Blind

INformation Hub This PEPNet paper provides information and resources for deaf-blind students and their parents as they plan for or participate in post-secondary education and training. Transition professionals may also […]

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