Family & Community Resources

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Family & Community Resources

Family & Community Resources

Welcome Family & Community Members!

Students thrive when home and school are connected. The resources below are specially curated for families to help you discover family-focused events, navigate special and inclusive education topics, and connect with community partnerships.

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General Resources

These resources cover a wide range of family-focused topics which support all students. 

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Inclusion & Special Education 101

Gain an understanding of inclusive education practices, special education terminology, and disability-specific resources.

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Family & Community Events

The LRC-South hosts events designed specifically for families throughout the year!

Visit our Upcoming Events page to learn more about our current family events!

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Learning Activities

Instill a lifelong love of learning with these FREE educational activities. Each activity comes with ready-to-print instructions and a short video tutorial. Download and try one today! 

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Parent & Guardian Video Resources

These videos are designed with families in mind!  You can find additional videos on a wide range of topics on our Professional Learning page.

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Support Through Partnerships

Strong partnerships with schools, parent advocacy groups, and the community can be a significant source of support for students and families.

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Post-Secondary Transition Services

Post-secondary transition services are a coordinated set of activities that prepare students with disabilities for post-school life.

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Additional Online Resources

Explore our Online Resource Hub for PreK-12 learning activities and inclusive education resources.

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Browse the LRC-South Library

Explore our collection of PreK-21 educational materials, eBooks, professional books, and resources. Browse our collection today!

 

Disclaimer

These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Learning Resource Center-South of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The Learning Resource Center-South bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.