South Dakota Parent's Guide to Special Education
"What Parents Should Know...About Special Education in South Dakota" is a comprehensive guide of federal and state laws and regulations about special education. The development of the guide was a collaborative effort and is written in understandable language. This guide is available at no cost for parents and professionals in South Dakota.
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Parenting children can be difficult enough, but when your child has a disability the trials and triumphs can be magnified. "Parenting Children with Disabilities" is a booklet with some basic tips for parents as they navigate through life with their children with special needs. This booklet is available to South Dakota parents at no charge.
Folder of Information and Life Experiences
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The Folder of Information and Life Experiences (FILE) helps you organize the information you gather- information you need - and information you share with others along the way. This system of record keeping was developed for parents by parents and professionals.. Included in the system's carrying case are 10 folders with simple instructions to help you maintain each folder. The folders include: Family Records, Developmental History, Medical, Therapies, IFSP/IEP & Notes, Letters / Contact Info, Evaluations / Consents, Respite Care / Child Care, Transitions, and Legal & Life Planning
The "FILE" system is available to all South Dakota families who have a child or children with a disability or special health care needs. Contact us at 1-800-640-4553 or sdpc@sdparent.org for your copy.