Become a SPAN Resource Parent - English and Spanish

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Acronyms related to education: This list includes the most commonly used education-related acronyms. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Special Education Delivery Cycle: Use this table to learn the steps and timelines for the special education delivery cycle. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Leaderboard: This table includes classification categories for special education eligibility. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Positive student profile: Use this template to organize information about your child's strengths, challenges, goals, needs, and successes. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

All about me: This tool encourages asking questions about students' strengths/interests, challenges/concerns, and activities with the goal of preparing them for the transition to adulthood. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Sample letter requesting an evaluation and sample letter requesting an independent evaluation: Use this sample letter as a guide for writing your own letters requesting an independent assessment/evaluation. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Parent Involvement in the IEP Process: Use this checklist to guide you as you prepare for the IEP meeting, participate in the IEP meeting, and stay involved after the IEP meeting. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Preparation for the IEP meeting: This collection of tools provides IEP team members (parents, educators, and students) with guiding questions to prepare for collaborative IEP development and implementation. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Communication strategies: This table explains several communication strategies that IEP teams can use to facilitate effective meetings. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

Establish a collaborative team: This document offers specific examples of collaboration that IEP members can use to promote trust, teamwork, and partnerships. English: PDF | Spanish: PDF

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