1 SUPPORTING MY CHILD AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Special Education
Dec 11, 2015
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SUPPORTING MY CHILD AT HOME AND AT
SCHOOLLos Angeles Unified School District
Division of Special Education
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OUTCOMESParents will:
Explore practices to better understand their child’s learning interest and challenges
Identify opportunities for learning
Become informed about Internet resources
Be aware of resources for parenting a child with special needs
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What Can You Do at Home?
Opportunities for learning are everywhere Language Arts: Listening, Speaking,
Reading, and Writing
What ideas do you have?
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More Ideas for Exploring Language Arts with Your
Child Lists and menusInstructions and recipes Books, magazines and printed materials Read to your child;read with your
child;let your child read to you Ask different kinds of questions
content, critical thinking, evaluation
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More Ideas for Exploring Language Arts with Your
ChildAsk your child to write Names, words, lists, notes An explanation, a story, a letter
Use the public libraryGive oral directionsTeach a song, poem, rhyme or sayingBe attentive, respectful, encouraging
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Exploring Mathematics with Your Child
Count with your childExplore Number Operations: add, subtract, multiply,divideLook for shapesUse cooking as an opportunity for measuringSolve problems together
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Go Exploring with Your Child
Aquarium of the PacificCalifornia Science CenterGriffith ParkLos Angeles County Museum of the ArtsNature walks and neighborhood walksBeachesSports activitiesShopping malls and restaurants
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Any activity can be turned into a learning activity…If you see yourself as a
guide to learning
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Gather & Organize Information about Your
Child
Keep records in a file or notebook: what should be included? Information sheet with photo Medical and dental records Academic records, report cards Copy of the IEP Log of interactions with school
personnel and other service providers: names, dates, results
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Gather and Organize Information about Your
child
Copies of correspondenceNotices of school eventsAny awards or recognition
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On-going Interaction with the School
Parent should: Get to know your school Be familiar with key people in your
child’s school life Pre-plan for the Individualized
Education Program (IEP) team meeting Use the IEP and You to review what takes place in
this meeting: booklet/ audio/ video Review your child’s IEP; go over goals
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Preparing for the IEP Team Meeting
Keep a log about your learning activities with your child Strengths/likes Weaknesses/dislikes Activities/reactions to activities Significant behaviors – routine, social,
emotional
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Preparing for the IEP Team Meeting
Parent can request: A pre-conference with the teacher
and other school personnel who will participate in their child’s IEP
A student’s written records Results of academic assessments and
psycho-educational assessment
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Make a note of any questions or concerns you wish to raise with professionals
Consult and/or collaborate with a supportive person
Talk with your child
Preparing for the IEP Team Meeting
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Parent Participation at an IEP Team Meeting
Parents: Be prepared to share information
about your child
Plan to participate, ask questions and problem-solve
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Internet Resources
For access: Inquire at your school, the public
library recreation and community centers
Training possibilities Websites
www.lausd.net http://sped.lausd.net www.nichcy.org
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Parent Committees & Councils
School Site Councils and CommitteesParent Teacher Association (PTA)Community Advisory Committee (CAC)Special Education Multicultural Advisory Committee (sub-committee of CAC)English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)Educational Service Center Delegate ConveningCentral District Advisory Committees
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Parent Activities
CAC Parent TrainingsPRN/CRU Parent TrainingsAnnual Parent ConferenceFall & Spring Special Education Parent trainings at each ESC.Proactive Parent Leadership Cadre (PPLC)Very Special Arts Festival
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Parent Resources
Special Education informational training series for parents on KLCS
Division website http://sped.lausd.net
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Parents!A Child’s First Teacher
Your active participation in your child’s life (home and school) is vital
Make it a habit you can’t break!