If your child has an IEP, it may or may not include extended school year services. If your child isn’t attending a summer learning program, you may worry about whether keeping up while school’s out will be possible. You can help your child work toward goals over the summer. Here you can find real-life learning opportunities you can incorporate into your family's summer plans.
Why Are Kids Different at Home and at School?
It’s not unusual for kids to behave differently in different settings. But the behavior of some kids can vary dramatically, especially when they’re at home versus school. This discrepancy can leave parents puzzled, if not upset, and worried that they’re doing something wrong. Here you can learn why, and ways to help bridge the gap.
Student Rights to Accessible Educational Materials
Accessible educational materials (AEM) are print and technology-based educational materials that are designed or enhanced in a way that makes them usable for a wide variety of learners. In this article, learn more about the right of students with disabilities who need AEM to receive these materials in a timely manner.
2021 Parent Leadership Conference
The 2021 Parent Leadership Conference is now virtual! Starting July 1, watch recorded sessions, visit exhibit booths, learn from Advocacy in Action parents and network with other parents. Live evening sessions July 27-29 will feature keynote speakers, Q&A sessions with presenters, a Parent Café on Positive Childhood Experiences and Parent Testimony.
"I appreciate you being there. It helped tremendously! We just never had any guidance in that area before."
~ Kansas parent
Opportunities to Support Families Together
Dillons will make a donation to Families Together every time you shop if you select us as your charity of choice. Visitwww.dillons.com/communityrewards.Choose Families Together Inc. ( LJ162) Select "Families Together Inc."
Amazon Smiles - Support Families Together, Inc. by shopping at www.smile.amazon.com. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Families Together, Inc.
Sign in with your Amazon ID and password. Under the heading "Select a Charity" choose "Pick your own Charitable Organization". In the box, type Families Together Inc. Be sure to choose Families Together Inc. - Wichita.
You can now shop AmazonSmiles from your mobile Amazon App!
Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device.
Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'.
Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
