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Information Packets, Help! Sheets, and Handouts
Below is a list of information packets, Help! sheets, and other handouts on various topics. To download a copy, click on the title. You also can order these packets from Matrix by calling 800.578.2592 or by emailing us.
GENERAL | SPECIAL EDUCATION | SPECIFIC DISABILITIES | BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL ISSUES, AND DISCIPLINE | EARLY YEARS | PARENTING & ADVOCACY | OTHER SYSTEMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Packets:
Help! Sheets [will download in both English and Spanish]:
- Should my child repeat a grade?
- My child isn’t doing well in school; what do I do?
- My child is struggling with reading; what do I do?
- How do I know what questions to ask?
- How do I evaluate treatments and interventions?
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SPECIAL EDUCATION - INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS
Packets:
- Assessment
- Individual Education Plans [Para español, haga clic aquí]
- IEP Tool Kit
- Resolving Disagreements
Help! Sheets [will download in both English and Spanish]:
- My child just got an IEP. What should I know? [English only]
- What are the key Special Education timelines I should know? [English only]
- I don’t think my child’s IEP is working well; what do I do?
- My child’s Special Education testing is hard to understand.
- How do I know if my child is making progress on his or her IEP?
- IEP goals: When to say, "Yes, I agree." [English only]
- My teen who receives Special Education is turning 16; what should I know about transition plans?
- How can I communicate better with my child's IEP team?
- Does my child need a one-to-one aide?
- I am thinking of taking my child out of Special Education.
Other Handouts:
- Sample Letter for parents to request an assessment
- Sample Letter for parents to request an assessment specific to ADHD [Para español, haga clic aquí]
- Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
- Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten [Para español, haga clic aquí]
- Transition from Elementary to Middle School [Para español, haga clic aquí]
- Transition from Middle School to High School
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Packets:
- ADHD/ADD- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Asperger Syndrome
- Autism
- Developmental Disabilities
- ED - Emotional Difficulties
- Learning Disabilities
- Speech and Language Difficulties
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BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL ISSUES, and DISCIPLINE
Packets:
Help! Sheets [will download in both English and Spanish]:
- My child got suspended; what do I do?
- My child’s behavior is getting in the way of learning.
- I think my child is bullied at school; what do I do?
- What do I do; my child won’t go to school?
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Packets:
- Transition From Early Start to Preschool [Para español, haga clic aquí]
- Turning 3 [Para español, haga clic aquí]
Help! Sheets [will download in both English and Spanish]:
- I need community resources to support my little one's development
- My child is transitioning out of Early Start
- How do I decide about a Special Education preschool placement?
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Packets:
- Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs
- Getting Organized - Early Years
- Getting Organized - School Age
Help! Sheets [will download in both English and Spanish]:
Other Handouts:
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OTHER SYSTEMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Packets:
Help! Sheets [will download in both English and Spanish]:
- Could my child with special needs qualify for Social Security benefits?
- Can my child with special needs receive help from a Regional Center?
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