Parent Resources
The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Special Education is sharing the following parent video series: Supporting the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home, recently published by two U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education funded centers, the TIES Center and the National Center on Educational Outcomes. The video series supports families in understanding the important role that they have in teaching their children. The series offers ideas for supporting the learning of children with significant cognitive disabilities at home. This information is being shared for informational purposes only and does not constitute NYSED endorsement. Please be aware that any links and/or websites provided may change. The information provided is true and complete to the best of our knowledge.
Videos for Parents of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
These four videos for parents of children with significant cognitive disabilities provide ideas for supporting the learning of reading and math at home:
Educators and other audiences will also find the videos useful as they work with parents and families. These videos help families learn ways to support the learning of their children with significant cognitive disabilities at home and have conversations with teachers to link home-schools supports.
Initial Referral: What Happens Next?
English/Initial Referral: What Happens Next?
Spanish/remisión inicial: ¿qué sucede después?
Parent Resource Video:
Presented in collaboration with SEPTA: Understanding Your Child's Behavior and Helpful Tips.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Does your child receive special services from the school district? If so, please join NRSEPTA - North Rockland Special Education Parent Teachers Association
What is SEPTA?
This group is designed to help parents advocate for special needs children. It is a place for parents and teachers to exchange information on various programs, funding, and the ever-changing state and federal laws. But it’s MOSTLY, so we have an organized way to support each other on the many problems of adjustment growth and development we parents face with our children. SEPTA will have regular meetings each month and have speakers run lectures or workshops on many issues that face our children and us as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will share information via email as it becomes available to us.
Who is eligible to join the SEPTA?
Everyone is encouraged to join SEPTA! School Board members, Administration, all teachers, special education staff and service providers, and of course, all parents of children from pre-K – grade 12. We will welcome any parent of children who are classified to receive special education and even parents of children without disabilities. Parents of children who have Section 504 Plans or who receive educational or counseling support such as academic intervention services (AIS), response to intervention (RTI), or other school-based assistance often find SEPTA very useful and beneficial.
Need more info?
If you are interested in supporting this very important group, please contact me by email. Feel free to pass this information along to anyone you know who may be interested in becoming a member of the NRSEPTA. Please email us at NRSEPTA01@gmail.com Keep in mind that as a parent, you are the best person to advocate for your child because you know his/her strengths and needs, likes, and dislikes. Unconditional love is a powerful motivator, and you know in your heart that you must speak up for your child. If you don’t, who will?
Sincerely,
Suzanne Tiso
PLEASE COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP FORM AND SUBMIT TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER
The IEP document is not always considered easy to navigate and can be intimidating. At NRCSD, we look forward to working with our parents to create the best possible IEP for their child. The WIHDCSN has created this form to help parents and students un-derstand the document and what goes in it. This resource will help students and families to understand the process of IEP development and even share their own ideas in a format that makes sense. Understanding your child’s IEP in plain language from the Westchester Institute of Human Development:
IEP in plain language - English
Documento de IEP en lenguaje basico - Espanol
My child says she doesn't like online learning. How Can I help?
How Can I help my elementary child stay focused during online learning?
MHA of Rockland (for counseling services)
Rockland County Health Department-Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities
Rockland County Helpful Resources for Families and Individuals
Food Pantries in Rockland County
BHRT Behavioral Health Response Team
Social Worker Resources for families
STATE / FEDERAL RESOURCES:
NYSED Part 200-Students with Disabilities
Procedural Safeguards: Rights of Parents of Children with Disability, 3-21