Resources for Families
Many times paraprofessionals find themselves interacting with and supporting families of children who are culturally, linguistically, or ability diverse. Having information and resources to provide to parents can be helpful as you fulfill this role. Below are a variety of web resources for you to use as well as Parent Resource Pages developed as handouts for families.
Web Resources
- Communicating Your Child's Strengths & Challenges
- Developing a Life Vision for Your Child
- Extended Family Resources
- General Parenting Resources
- How to Observe Your Child
- How to Talk to Others About Your Child
- Information on the IEP and IFSP
- Keeping Education & Medical Records
- Medical & Disability Resources
- Parental Tips for the IFSP or IEP Meeting
- Parental Tips for Developing Goals for the IFSP or IEP
Parent Resource Pages
- Wondering About Assistive Technology (PDF)
- Wondering About Challenging Behaviors (PDF)
- Wondering About Developmental Assessments (PDF)
- Wondering About Developmental Milestones (PDF)
- Wondering About Dual Language Learners (PDF)
- Wondering About Early Childhood Special Education (PDF)
- Wondering About Early Intervention (PDF)
- Wondering About Educational Activities (PDF)
- Wondering About Embedding Interventions (PDF)
- Wondering About Finding Quality Programs (PDF)
- Wondering About Kindergarten Transition (PDF)
- Wondering About Language and Literacy (PDF)
- Wondering About Language Delays (PDF)
- Wondering About Multicultural Art and Music (PDF)
- Wondering About Multicultural Books (PDF)
- Wondering About Outdoor Activities (PDF)
- Wondering About Parenting Resources (PDF)
- Wondering About Siblings Without Disabilities (PDF)
- Wondering About Social Emotional Development (PDF)
- Wondering About Transition from Early Intervention (PDF)