Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports for Students with Disabilities

INformation Hub Audio recording of June 27, 2013 quarterly parent center call with Carmen Sanchez, Ruth Ryder, Jill Harris and Rebecca Walawender from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of […]

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April 15, 2022

A Camp for Everyone! A Guide to Including Children of All Abilities in Summer Camp Programs

INformation Hub (2015) | Useful to: Staff and management of summer camp programs that include or wish to include children with disabilities. Parents Centers can share the guide with such programs and […]

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April 12, 2022

Learn about Self-Advocacy: Speaking Up

INformation Hub Take a stroll through the SelfAdvocacyOnline.org website, and you’ll know you’ve hit on a treasure trove of resources for youth with disabilities. The website takes a slow and steady […]

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December 29, 2021

Serving on Groups

INformation Hub This website includes a set of useful tools for anyone who is currently serving, or wants to serve, on a decision-making group.  This can include parents, students, educators, […]

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Success at an Early Age: Improving Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities

INformation Hub (Published November, 2013) This 80-slide presentation by Kathy Hebbeler of the Early Childhood Outcomes Center was given in November 2013. It’s packed with statistics on how young children […]

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December 28, 2021

Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Development | Tutorial

INformation Hub (2018, September) | Useful to Parent Centers for sharing with families to support the literacy development of their children. The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) has developed […]

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December 23, 2021

Teaching English Language Learners: Effective Instructional Practices

INformation Hub The IRIS STAR Legacy modules are meant to help train future teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. This module helps teachers understand second language acquisition, the importance of […]

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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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AVOIDING ESY LANDMINES: MAKING APPROPRIATE ESY DETERMINATIONS

INformation Hub A Webinar Presented by: Julie J. Weatherly & Ann Siegel Presentation Slides, in English – https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7690/urlt/FDOE-Webinar-ESY-2015.pdf SOURCE ARTICLE:  Florida Department of Education Explore More Resources Get Support

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November 27, 2021

A Teen’s Guide to Autism

INformation Hub (Published September 5, 2013) Created by Alexandra Jackman of Westfield, NJ, the purpose of this 14 minute documentary, released in 2013, is to help teenagers be more aware and […]

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November 17, 2021

Universal Design for Learning: Creating a Learning Environment that Challenges and Engages All Students

INformation Hub IRIS STAR Legacy modules are meant to help train future teachers, administrators, and school personnel. This module examines the three principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and […]

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November 7, 2021

Webinar | Alternate Assessment for Career and College Readiness

INformation Hub Listen to the webinar  View | download the PowerPoint presentations View | download the handouts Host:Center for Parent Information and Resources Presenters:   Overview of Alternate AssessmentMary LaCorteAssistant […]

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November 5, 2021