Regardless of what language parents speak at home, they have a civil right to receive important information from their child’s educators in a language they understand. For students with disabilities, federal law is even more clear: Schools “must take whatever action is necessary” — including arranging for interpretation and translation — so parents can meaningfully participate in their kid’s education. 

Click here to read about language gaps in special education

At Families Together, Inc, we have Spanish speaking staff who can assist you.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the United States. But many people have misconceptions and misunderstandings about what it is and why it happens. If you have epilepsy and want to inform people in your life about your condition, the following 10 facts about epilepsy will help them understand it better.

Click Here to Read 10 Facts about epilepsy.

November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month. According to Voices of Youth Count, 1 in 10 young adults and 1 in 30 teenagers face some form of homelessness in a year. That means it’s likely you’ve shared a school bus, hallway, or classroom with a young person experiencing homelessness in your community.

Linked below is the KSDE fact sheet on Education for Homeless Children and Youth.

Click here for the KSDE fact sheet on education for homeless children and youth.

Click here to for ways you can make a difference in a homeless youths life!

Holidays are all about expectations. For adults, holidays tend to bring back memories of the way things were when we were kids – or at least the way we remember them. We often follow traditions because we expect them to help us recapture the magic we felt and pass it on to our kids.

But unrealistic expectations can actually drain the fun from holidays, especially for kids with disabilities. To make holidays fun for kids, we have to be able to see things through their eyes.

Click here to read more about holiday gatherings with kids with disabilities.

November, 29th - Wichita, KS

There are more than 900 Kansas children and youth with disabilities whose parents are unknown, unavailable or whose parental rights have been terminated. These children and youth need someone like you to represent them in special education matters!

November 11th & 17th - Hays, KS

Join us to learn about services, programs, and supports available to support gaining and maintaining employment for youth/young adults who have disabilities. We will share strategies for using person-centered planning to individualize transition services in the IEP and employment outcomes.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available for Friday night for families who travel more than 50 miles and attend both days of the training.g. 

• November 16th - Challenging Behavior? Tips for Home and School

• January 18th - Understanding & Supporting Your Child’s Sensory Needs

• February 15th - Step Ahead at Age Three

• March 21st - Movin’ On: Preparing for Your Next Move when your Child has a Disability



• April 18th - Strategies for Supporting Your Child with Autism