Resources

Terms & Acronyms

New to the world of educational supports? Feeling like you’re swimming in alphabet soup? RISE provides a handy Acronym List to help you quickly understand common terms used in IEPs, 504 Plans, and student services.
👉 [Acronym List]

RISE Directory

A private, members-only space to connect with other families for support, encouragement, advice, playdates, and more. By joining, you can choose to share information such as your child’s school and age, specialists you recommend, or resources you’ve found helpful. Directory members agree to confidentiality.
👉 [Join the RISE Directory]

Student Profile

RISE offers a customizable one-page profile to share with teachers, specialists, caregivers, coaches, and others who support your child. It’s an easy way to help others understand your child’s strengths and needs. We recommend updating it annually.

👉[Customizable Profile Page]

RISE Reads

Our Abilities Awareness Book List is searchable by topic and grade level—perfect for siblings, peers, parents, and educators. Check with your school or town librarian, or suggest new titles by emailing rise.parentgroup@gmail.com

👉 [Abilities Awareness Book List]

Local & Online Resources

• Parent Education Resource List

• School Break Camps & Afterschool Programs (updated February 2025)

• Local Organizations Offering Family Support

• Hillsborough Recreation

• Hillsborough Police Department

• Special Education: Standards and Rights (updated February 2025)

• California Special Needs Support (updated February 2025)

• Respite Care Options (updated February 2025)