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The Parent Network Newsletters

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• The Parent Network - Fall 2007

• The Parent Network - Fall 2006

• The Parent Network - Summer 2006

  • Assistive Technology: He Talks with His Eyes - Page 6
  • Educational Issues:
    • Who is Eligible for Supplemental Educational Services? - Page 2
    • Coordinator’s Corner Question: Suspensions - Page 12
    • Transition from High School - Page 14
    • The Power of Parents on Educational Outcomes - Page 15
  • Heath Issues:
    • Adaptive Recreation in Idaho - Page 6
    • Educating Students with Complex Health Care Needs - Page 8
    • Self Advocacy, page 14
  • IPUL Activities:
    • Why Parent Leadership - Pages 1,2
    • First Annual Banquet - Pages 4, 5
  • Letter from Executive Director - Page 3
  • Letter from Board President - Page 3
  • Trainings and conference: Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness - Page 8
  • Resources and Websites - Pages 10, 11
  • Staff Changes - Page 13
  • VSAarts: Call for Entries! - Page 7

• The Parent Network - Spring 2006

  • Assistive Technology: With the Help of Assistive Technology - Page 6
  • Educational Issues:
    • Understanding Your Child’s School Report Card - Pages 1,2
    • Tutoring Program Offered by No Child Left Behind Going Unused - Page 3
    • Smart Ways to Help Children Learn - Page 10
  • Heath Issues:
    • Family to Family Health Information Center - Pages 4, 5
    • Adaptive Recreation in Idaho - Page 11
    • Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, page 12
  • IPUL Activities: It’s almost time for the IPUL banquet! - Page 12
  • Legal Issues: Tax Benefits and Assistance - Page 11
  • Letter from Executive Director - Page 2
  • Letter from Board President - Page 6
  • Trainings and conference:
    • Workshops by Mail - Page 7
    • Upcoming Trainings or Conferences - Page 14
  • Resources and Websites - Pages 8, 9

• The Parent Network - Winter 2005

  • Assistive Technology: Clicker 5 Software for All Abilities - Page 7
  • Disability Specific Information: Autism Spectrum Disorder Pages 1, 2
  • Educational Issues:
    • 2006 Legislative Session - Pages 4,5
    • Criminalizing the Class Cut-up, by James Baugh, Co-Ad Inc. - Page 5
    • Is Your Child a Target of Bullying - Page 6
    • Mediation, Part Three - Page 8
    • Special Education Monitoring - Page 12
  • Health Issues:
    • 2006 Legislative Session - Pages 4,5
    • Family to Family Health Information and Education Center - Page 14
  • Legal Issues:
    • Idaho Voices for Children - Page 10
    • Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. - Page 12
  • Letter from Executive Director - Page 3
  • Letter from Board President - Page 10
  • Trainings and conference:
    • Autism Conference - Page 2
    • IPUL Workshops - Page 13
    • Tools for Life Conference - Page 13
  • Resources and Websites - Pages 11
  • Staff Changes - Pages 14
  • VSAarts, Ask Your Question. Write a Play - Pages 15

• The Parent Network - Fall 2006

• The Parent Network - April 2005

• The Parent Network - January 2005

Spanish Newsletters

• La Red De Padres - Abril 2005

• La Red De Padres - Septiembre 2005

• La Red De Padres - Invierno 2005

Resources and Links

**A Guide People First Language and Disability Awareness**

National Websites

• The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
• National Council on Disability
• Western Regional Resource Center
• National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
• PACER Center
• By going to http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp you can register to receive personalized information from the U.S. Department of Education through a page highlighting those areas you choose from the extensive Department of Education website.

State Websites

• www.helpingidahofamilies.com, a website designed to assist local families with their children's health concerns.
• Idaho Families of Adults with DisAbilities
• Idaho Legal Aid
• Idaho State Library
• Comprehensive Advocacy Inc.
• Idaho Assistive Technology Project
• The Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
• Special Education and Medicaid
• Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Wrights Law Yellow Pages for Idaho
• Under No Child Left Behind legislation, school districts must publicly report on certain indicators of performance. To access these public reports on your district go to: http://www.sde.state.id.us/finance/profiles99-00 Don't have a computer? Most Idaho public libraries have internet access or call the IPUL Office at 1-800-242-8785 or your regional consultant to print a copy of your school's report to send to you.
• Idaho Division of Special Education
• Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Available to Assist IEP Teams Consider the Needs of Students with Disabilities - Teams must submit an application to receive assistance during the evaluation, assessment and initial follow-up of a student being considered for a device or service. Contact Michelle Doty at mdoty@uidaho.edu for more information or visit www.educ.uidaho.edu/idatech
• Special Youth Challenge Ministries, Inc.www.sychunts.comis a non profit national volunteer Ministry. It is the vision of SYC to empower physically challenged youth to enjoy hunting and the shooting sports. Applications are now being accepted for the Spring turkey hunt and Fall turkey and deer hunts. Local director is Robert Chavez, (208)263-8382.