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It seems most people's stress levels get a little elevated during the holiday season.
Welcome to part two of our October Awareness series! This series shares the many wonderful disability groups and causes that are spreading awareness in October.
As a Dad of a daughter who experiences disabilities and as a professional who has spent his career working in National, State and City parks conserving nature and building trails, I found myself at

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Publisher: 
The Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation
Published: 
Mar 2015

This document, published by The Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation, helps us und

Publisher: 
The National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Published: 
Jan 2015

The Quick Guide to Special Education Dispute Resolution Processes for Parents of Children & Youth (Ages 3-21), available in both English and Spanish and published by The National Center on Disp

Published: 
Jul 2010

It is essential that all families participate actively in decisions related to their child's education!

Publisher: 
PEAK Parent Center
Published: 
Mar 2012

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) process can sometimes feel like a daunting and overwhelming process.

Publisher: 
Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers
Published: 
Jan 2009

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that each State establish and maintain an advisory panel for the purpose of advising the State special education staff regarding

Additional Resources

A Day In Our Shores - https://adayinourshoes.com/

ADDitude Magazine - https://www.additudemag.com/

Ashley Clark <ashley.clark@teachp.com> - https://teach.com/online-ed/counseling-degrees/online-masters-school-counseling/bullying-resources/

Back to School Checklist - https://specialedresource.com/back-to-school-checklist-for-parents-of-special-needs-kids 

Beyond Consequences - https://www.beyondconsequences.com/

CAST UDL - http://www.cast.org/

Developing Your Child's IEP - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/pa12/

Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP)

https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/ta_esp

https://www.cde.state.co.us/esp-assignment

Home and Community Positive Behavior Support Network - https://hcpbs.org/families-3/

Homework Lady - https://homeworklady.com/

National Geographic Family - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html#spotlight

Parent Center Hub - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/

Return to School Planning Guide - https://tnstep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Return-to-School-Planning-Guide-Complete-Set.pdf

Sami Toews, an assistant professor of special education at California State University Northridge - https://www.facebook.com/sami.gross.5/posts/10159318602402922

Special Education Complaint Toolkit - https://www.peakparent.org/sites/default/files/complaint_toolkit_-_eng_final_june_2022.pdf

Supported Decision Making/Guardianship: Guardianship Alliance of Colorado - https://www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org/guardianshipallianceofcolorado/

Teacher Appreciation Certificate

The Arc Chapters of Colorado - https://thearcofco.org/about/the-arc-chapters/

The Initiative, Maria Manriquez, Outreach Director maria@theinitiativeco.orghttps://theinitiativecolorado.org

The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet  - https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/the-ultimate-parent-guide-for-child-internet/

Understood - https://www.understood.org

Visions & Voices Together, Charmaine Thanner - http://cspeda.com/

Wrightslaw - https://www.wrightslaw.com/

Yellow Pages for Kids - https://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/

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