Tuesday’s Child Parent Empowerment Series
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       Understanding the Special Education Process in IllinoisOur Managing Director, Emily Winsor, partnered with Neighborhood Parents Network to present this 2-part series on understanding special education in Illinois. Click below to watch a recording of Part 1 of this series! “This session walks parents through the basics of the special education process. You will learn who special education is for, important terms, and Emily's key takeaways on the best way to approach the special education process.” 
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       Special Education in Illinois: All About 504s and IEPsOur Managing Director, Emily Winsor, partnered with Neighborhood Parents Network to present this 2-part series on understanding special education in Illinois. Click below to watch a recording of Part 2 of this series on NPN’s website! “This session will walk you through the first steps you need to take when entering into special education with your child. You will learn about the difference between IEPs and 504s, the continuum of special education services and learning environments in Chicago, the steps of the IEP/504 process, and what to expect during IEP and 504 meetings.” 
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       Understanding Neuropsychological EvaluationsDr. Rhiannon Law, PhD, a Child Neuropsychologist from North Shore Pediatric Therapy, explains what neuropsychological evaluations are, who they are for, and why you may want to explore this type of evaluation for your child. 
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       Increasing Your Child's Engagement with LiteracyDoes your child have difficulty engaging with reading? Do you wish you could make literacy FUN so that it’s not a struggle, but rather a preferred activity you can do together? Tuesday’s Child welcomed Erin Ross, Founder and Owner of The AT Tutor, to our Parent Empowerment Series for a workshop on a shared reading strategy called CAR. Join us to learn how to make reading fun and truly engaging for your child using simple techniques that you can apply just about anywhere, in any activity! 
Tuesday’s Child FREE Special Education Tools for Parents
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       Special Education Evaluation Request Letter ExampleUse this free, downloadable example to guide your process as you write a letter to request an educational evaluation for your child. 
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       Parental Educational Input Statement TemplateUse this free, downloadable template to write a Parental Educational Input statement for your child’s IEP. 
Special Education Links
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        Link to Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary SchoolsThe US Department of Education’s official guidance document for 504 educational plans. U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools (December 2016). 
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        Link to "The Parent Guide"Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois: “THE PARENT GUIDE” Illinois State Board of Education, Special Education Department, August 2020 
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        Link to Chicago Public Schools PreK Child Find DatesDates and locations for CPS Child Find screening events for the 2024-2025 School year. 
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        Link to Special Education Procedural SafeguardsNotice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of Students with Disabilities Illinois State Board of Education, June 2022 
Resources for Related Service Providers
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        Special Education Q & A For Related Service ProvidersThis slide deck answers questions and provides links to resources regarding IEP/Special Education policies and procedures, how providers can best support families in the IEP process, school placement, and service delivery in schools. 
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        Five Simple Ways to Support Campers' BeahviorThis resource provides general strategies camp counselors can use to increase cooperation and support positive behavior and prosocial skills for all kids! 
