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ASK (Access for Special Kids) Resource Center

ASK (Access for Special Kids) Resource Center is the federally funded Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Iowa. Their mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and their family members across the state by providing innovative and collaborative advocacy, training, resources, and supports.
ASK has an archive of webinars on topics such as Component of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Conflict Resolution in Special Education, Parent Participation in IEP Decision Making, and many more. Check them out!

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Webinar | Return to School after Traumatic Brain Injury

Description:  This webinar will describe traumatic brain injury in children, including the prevalence , effects of the injury in children, models of care for children and return to school for children following the injury. Presenter:Juliet Haarbauer-KrupaSenior Health...

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English Learners with Disabilities Toolkit

The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) focuses on the inclusion of students with disabilities, ELs, and ELs with disabilities in instruction and assessments.

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#MilestoneMonday…Looking for ways to support your toddler’s growth?Here are some positive parenting tips that may help:- Set up a special time to read books with your toddler.- Encourage your child to take part in pretend play.- Help your child to explore things around them by taking them on a walk or wagon ride.- Encourage your child to tell you their name and age.- Teach your child simple songs like Itsy Bitsy Spider, or other cultural childhood rhymes.- Give your child attention and praise when they follow instructions and show positive behavior and limit attention for defiant behavior like tantrums.- Teach your child acceptable ways to show that they are upset.Learn more about positive parenting or for more parenting tips for young children:www.cdc.gov/child-development/positive-parenting-tips/toddlers-2-3-years.html#ActEarly #Toddler #PositiveParenting #ToddlerLearning #EarlyChildhood ... See MoreSee Less
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#AsegureSuHogarContraElSuicidio - #suicideprevention- En varios estados, el #suicidio es la principal causa de muerte en jóvenes de 12 a 19 años y la segunda en edades de 20 a 44 años.Este folleto ofrece consejos e ideas para mantener a su familia segura. ... See MoreSee Less
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#SuicideProofing Your Home-In several states, #suicide is the first leading cause of death for youth ages 12-19 and second leading cause of death for ages 20-44.This brochure offers tips and ideas for keeping your family safe.nvpep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Suicide-Proofing-Your-Home-trifold.pdf ... See MoreSee Less
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