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NEWSLETTERS
Matrix publishes three newsletters that provide our readers with helpful articles, ideas, tips, and links. Networker, a semi-annual print newsletter, offers in-depth information on special needs and relevant topics. Networker Express, a monthly email newsletter, offers helpful ideas, tips, links and more, including a schedule of upcoming events and trainings. Early Edition is published to meet the needs of families with children with special needs, ages birth to 36 months. See below to read past issues of both our print and email newsletters and please sign up if you're interested in joining our mailing list.
- Fall 2011: The Year of the Story
- Spring 2011: Mental Health
- Fall 2010: Celebrating Strengths ~ Finding the Positive
- Spring 2010: Information Issue
- Fall 2009: Resources Issue
- Spring 2009: Support Issue
- Fall/Winter 2008: 25th Anniversary Issue
- Spring 2008: Empowerment Issue
- Fall 2007: Assistive Technology
2012
• January | Help or Hype? | How to Evaluate Interventions
2011
• December | Are You Ready? | Our Gifts to You
• November | Got Holidays? Got Behavior? | Resources from Matrix
• October | Fall Networker: The Year of the Story
• September | Did You Know? Nuggets About Special Ed and Regional Center
• July | Matrix Offers New Advocating for Your Child Packet
• June | Matrix Survey Results & Summer Reading
• May | Helping Others Understand Our Children
• April | Mental Health
• March | IEP Goal Setting
• February | Be Informed...Find Your Voice
• January | Getting the Right Behavior Support Plan
2010
- December | Good Cheer from Matrix Parent Network
- November | News to Feast On
- October | Special Announcements
- September | Too Much or Not Enough: Knowing How to Help Your Child
- August | Changes at Matrix and Getting Prepared for School
- July | Updates and Important News to Know
- June | Accessing Health Care Systems for Children with Special Needs
- May | Asking the Right Questions
- April | Understanding STAR Testing
- March | Resolving Disputes
- February | Special Education is Not a Place! What to Know About Educational Placements
- January | How Do I Know My Student is Making Progress?
2009
- December | Special Needs and Reading
- November | Creating Special Holidays for Children with Special Needs
- October | The ABCs of Speech and Language
- September | Important IEP Tips for Parents
- August | Get Organized, Informed, and Empowered!
- July | Summer Reading & Family Fun
- June | The Time to Speak Up is Now!
- May | Are Your Child's Behaviors Challenging You and the School?
- April | Summer will be here before you know it...start planning for some fun!
- March | School Transition in your Child's Future? Tips for a Smooth Transition
- February | Who? What? Why? Where? How to Find the Help You Need
- January | It All Starts with a Good Assessment
2008
- December | Effective Communication is a Gift: Tips to Help You Communicate and Build Stronger Relationships
- November | Emotions and Learning: Turn on Your Child's Ability to Learn
- October | Winning the Homework Battle
- September | Bullying & Our Children: Promoting Awareness & Prevention
- August | Back to School: Get Ready and Get Inspired
- July | Practicing Self-Care: Ideas for Respite, Support & Relaxation
- June | School's Out! Organize Now & Save Time Later...Here's How
- May | Tips for IEP Meetings & Fun Summer Ideas
- Fall 2011 (English & Spanish)
- Spring 2011 (English & Spanish)
- Fall 2010 (English & Spanish)
- Spring 2010 (English & Spanish)
- Fall 2009
- Spring 2009
- 2007 (English & Spanish)
- 2006
- 2005 (English & Spanish)
