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Each year the District hosts Parent Learning Opportunities that cover a wide selection of topics to increase knowledge and understanding of special education. These sessions are open to all families, as well as friends from outside the District.
Noon Know-How: Parent Training That Fits Your Day
Microsoft TEAMS:
Meeting ID: 233 933 255 265 94
Passcode: SPED2025
Join the virtual sessions at 12:00 noon on the following dates:
Tuesday, February 3: Middle School and High School planning for current 5th and 8th grade parents
Tuesday, February 24: Deescalation Strategies for Parents to Help with Behaviors at Home
Tuesday, March 3: Understanding the Role of the Parent in the ARD Process ~ English
Tuesday, March 10: Spanish ~ Understanding the Role of the Parent in the ARD Process
Martes, 10 de marzo: Español ~ Comprendiendo el papel de los padres en el proceso ARD
El proceso de la reunión de ARD: Este taller provee una perspectiva general del proceso de la reunión de ARD para que los padres se preparen para participar en cada etapa del mismo. Los participantes comprenderán la agenda del ARD, y los derechos y responsabilidades establecidas en los Procedimientos de Protección (o salvaguardas procesales).
Tuesday, April 7: Helping your child understand their disability and learn to self-advocate
Special Education Parent Newsletters
Recordings of Parent Learning Opportunities
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Nov 4, 2025: Empowering All Learners: Microsoft Accessibility Tools for School and Beyond
Nov 11, 2025: Vocational Rehabilitation with Texas Workforce Solutions
December 2, 2025: Positive Behavior Support & Building Independence for Preschoolers with Disabilities
January 13, 2026: Transition Planning
Recording
January 20, 2026: Supporting Anxious Kids
Recording
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