For Families

News, Upcoming Events & Trainings

11/4/09 - "Come Learn About Your Child's IEP"

11/18/09 - "FCAT and Special Education Accommodations"

October Pre-K SPED Parent Education Meetings

Positive Parenting Practices for Young Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays - trainings (in English and Spanish) for 2009-2010, dates and address

FDLRS Open House 9/22/09

FDLRS Parent Services trainings for September:

• 9/9/09 - "Let's Get Informed about Autism"
• 9/16/09 - "Discipline"
• 9/23/09 - "Homework Tips"
• 9/30/09 - "Building Better Readers"

Parent to Parent of Miami's Fall Learning Series, featuring classes on IDEA, IEP, Communicating with School, and Inclusion

Miami-Dade Public Library System offers free computer classes - see schedule here.

Dance classes available for special needs children from Karen Peterson & Dancers - see more info here.

FREE Parenting Classes

FREE Sign Language Classes at FDLRS

The 2009 Summer & After School Programs Guide is available from The Children's Trust website.

Resources and Information

Parent Services information from Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources - South (FDLRS-S)

Parents: Please find the Parent Resource Guide 2008-2009, Connecting Parents to Miami-Dade County Public Schools

The M-DCPS Office of Parental Involvement has great info for families, including their monthly E-Newsletter. Also check out the Parent Pathway flyer and the School Board Rule on Parent Involvement here in English, Spanish, and Creole.

Padres: Aqui se encuentra la Guía de Recursos 2008-2009, Conectando los padres a las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Miami-Dade

Paran: Ici  le Resous pou Paran 2008-2009, le paran avec Lekòl Leta Miami –Dade County

Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) - Is your child prepared for kindergarten? VPK gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers. If you live in Florida and have a child who turns 4 years of age by September 1, your child is eligible for Florida’s FREE VPK program. Call 305-644-4046 or go to www.vpkhelp.org.

Attention Pre-K SPED Parents: In case you miss the Open House at your child's school, here is a Sample Open House Powerpoint Presention for you to view.

Welcome to Our School

Developmental Activities For Home (all in format) :

• Cognitive
• Communication
• Behavior
• Fine Motor
• Self-Help
  

Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition

We invite families and teachers to enjoy this informational Power Point about having a smooth transition from our programs into kindergarten.

• A Smooth Transition to Kindergarten
• If you don't have Power Point, click here for a handout version

Links

We have a whole page of links of interest to families - just follow the "Links" > "For Families" buttons on the navigation bar to the left.

M-DCPS Office of Parental Involvement

M-DCPS The Parent Academy

Support Groups:

SIBSHOPS

NEW SCHEDULE for 2009-2010 (click here)

Sibshops are for kids who have a brother or sister with special health or developmental needs.

For more information or to register, please contact Marietta Perez or Michelle Rodriguez, Pre-K SPED Social Workers at 305-271-5701

PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Held at Parent to Parent of Miami, 7990 SW 117 Avenue, Suite 201 Miami, FL from
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Register at 305-271-9797

FOR MALES ONLY

Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, alternating English and Spanish each month. Dads, Step-Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles or male figures are welcome.