KY-SPIN HELPS YOU HELP YOUR CHILD

KY-SPIN HELPS YOU HELP YOUR CHILD

KY-SPIN,Inc. provides families with the knowledge, skills, information and support they need to obtain improved services for their children.

Kentucky - Special Parent Involvement Network, Inc.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Holiday Season got you Stressed?


Holiday Season got you Stressed?

The holiday season can bring with it a lot of stress for anyone, but when you have a child with a disability it can be rewarding and challenging at times.  Remember you are human and cannot do everything, although we like to think we can.  Take time to celebrate and enjoy the simple things, you deserve that! 

Through the holiday’s regular routines are thrown out the window replaced by the hustle and bustle of things to do. For many children with disabilities our daily routine provides much needed structure.  When you stick to some of the normal routine it helps prepare the children for activities of the season.  We also know in our lives things can change in a moment’s notice and we have become masters at changing gears.

We never seem to have enough hours in the day to complete all we have to do and typically put ourselves last on the list to take care of.  It is important for you to take time for yourself even if it is a few minutes, you deserve it!  The old saying “if you do not take care of yourself you cannot take care of anyone else” is true but hard to live by.  Know that you are appreciated!  We hope you have a wonderful, safe and fun holiday season!

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

“How to Get An Evaluation for Your Child Through School” (Ages 3-21 years of age)



If you feel your child has a disability or has been diagnosed with a disability you may want to request an evaluation through school for special education services. Check out our Information Sheet on “How to Get An Evaluation for Your Child Through School” (Ages 3-21 years of age). A sample letter requesting your child be evaluated can be found in NICHCY's Communicating with Your Child’s School Through Letter Writing on page 12.




Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Back To School

It is hard to believe the summer is already ending and new school year will start.  There are so many things to do and not enough time to get them done.  Here are something’s you may find helpful preparing for the new school year.
First make sure every teacher, teacher’s aide, and anyone working with your child knows that they have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and that they have a copy of it.  It is important that everyone knows what your child’s IEP is so that he/she has a successful school year. 

Attend any school readyfest/orientation/open house your school has.  This will give you and your child the opportunity to introduce yourself and check-in teachers/classroom prior to first day of school.
Start at least a week prior to first day of school getting back on the school schedule.  Some children need help transitioning back into the school routine even if it is not a new school.  As many steps you can take to prepare your child back into school routine the more successful their experience will be.  An example a family shared with us is a week prior to the first day of school they took their child each morning to the school and practiced what steps to take from the front door of the school to entering their classroom. The steps you take to prepare for first day of school will look different for each child. 
Check to see if your school has or is served by a Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) they are a wonderful resource in Kentucky that offers a lot of assistance to families.  Also make sure your child is up-to-date on immunizations/screenings by checking Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Basic School Health Requirements 2012.  Request a Free and Reduced lunch application from your school if you think your child may qualify.
We hope you have a wonderful start to an exciting new school year. 
Some helpful IEP Resources:
KY-SPIN,Inc. provides families with the knowledge, skills, information and support they need to obtain improved services for their children.
HELPS YOU HELP YOUR CHILD
SPIN (Special Parent Involvement Network) is a statewide project of KY-SPIN, Inc. SPIN-PTI (Parent Training & Information Project) is funded by the U.S.
Dept. of Education. SPIN provides training, information and support to people with disabilities, their parents and families, and information on all types of disabilities and topics for all age groups. We serve individuals with
disabilities, their parents/family members and professionals with all types of disabilities and all age groups. Workshops for parents and professionals are on-going throughout Kentucky. There is no fee for SPIN services. We also work one-on-one with families and professionals throughout the state. Resource
materials and referral services are also available.
Contact us toll-free at 800-525-7746 or by email at spininc@kyspin.com
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