May 2025
“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.”
~Confucius
Welcome to May’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2025 and summer break is just around the corner! No matter the season or time of year, the search for knowledge never stops and the CPIR is happy to support you with this endeavor by sharing useful resources from early childhood to young adulthood. In this edition, you’ll find:
- a 2-part video training to understand school behavior plans and how parents can work together with their child’s school,
- a resource for parents to help build vocabulary at home,
- an article on supporting mental health in college, and
- helping your teen become a stronger self-advocate
Last, but not least, check out the virtual event scheduled in May in the Upcoming Events section.
Best wishes and happy reading,
The CPIR Team
Featured Resource!
Behavior and School: How to Participate in the FBA/BIP Process
When behavior gets in the way of learning, schools are responsible to figure out what the child is trying to communicate and to teach the child what to do instead. PAVE provides a 2-part video training with key information to help families and schools analyze a child’s behavior and develop a positive behavior support plan.
Click here for more information and to access the videos in this training.
Shareable Resources
Early Childhood |
Activities to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary at Home
Vocabulary development starts early, before children learn to read. This resource from the National Center on Improving Literacy will clarify the differences between the types of vocabulary, and activities families can do at home to foster a child’s vocabulary.
Find the vocabulary resource here and check out their newly launched website for more great resources!
Education |
Family Resource Center from the Child Mind Institute
Find information to help you support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges. On this page you will also find Parent Guides, Ask An Expert Q&A, and video resources.
Check out the Family Resource page here.
Youth |
It’s My Turn
It’s My Turn training is a self-determination curriculum for students with disabilities in middle school through high school. The training is free and students will learn about themselves, the choices they have, and becoming better self-advocates.
Young Adults |
Navigating Mental Health Challenges in College
Living with a mental illness in college can be extremely difficult, but there are treatment options and support services available. However, if you’re navigating a major life transition, dealing with stress, aren’t sure where to access services, or don’t even know you have a mental health condition, it can make getting help even harder. The article Navigating Mental Health Challenges in College from SnappyWords.com offers coping strategies including self-care routines, time management, social support, mindfulness, setting boundaries, and engaging in creative outlets.
Read the article here.
Parent Leadership |
Building a Connected Community: Free Online Course from Sesame Street
Sesame Street in Communities is offering a free, online course, designed to support providers in building communities that prepare little ones and their families to get ready for school and life – together.
Find more information and register for the course here.
Upcoming Events
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: US, Canada, and Mexico
Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with Disability:IN in this insightful webinar featuring presenters from the US, Canada, and Mexico. Experts will share their unique insights on accessibility, covering a variety of topics such as practical implementation strategies, real-world case studies, the impact of AI on accessibility, and methods for evaluating effectiveness. This session is designed to provide attendees with actionable knowledge and innovative approaches to enhance accessibility in their organizations.
When: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Looking for more events? Check out
the Hub Central Event Calendar
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