Inclusion 101 for Families

The LRC-South Online Video Module Series, Inclusion 101 for Families, is a multi-part series that provides foundational knowledge defining inclusion and an overview of the legal requirements in place to support children with disabilities. Key concepts that will be discussed include: how inclusive efforts can be strengthened through collaborative school, family, and community partnerships, the parents’ rights in special education, and what to expect when engaging in the evaluation process. While the series is designed for the parents and families of children with disabilities, the learning modules provide information that all participants, regardless of role, can use within their position. Participants are invited to engage with the entire series or learning modules of the greatest interest to them. 

Inclusion 101 for Families Video Modules

This workshop aims to provide parents with valuable insights into understanding and supporting children who experience both ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and anxiety. ADHD and anxiety often coexist, presenting unique challenges for both children and their caregivers. Through this workshop, parents will gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between ADHD and anxiety, learn practical strategies to support their child's well-being, and discover resources for further assistance.

Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster: Parenting Youth with ADHD and Anxiety

Creating A Supportive Environment for Youth with ADHD and Anxiety

Designing a Digital Family Contract

What should we know, understand and practice when using digital devices? Digital family contracts outline the ground rules on how devices and digital technologies are to be used by all members of the family.

Supporting Documentation: 

Digital Family Contract Links

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This video series is designed to provide high school students with disabilities and their parents with information needed for a successful transition from high school to college.

Preparing for a Successful Transition to College

This video provides an overview of the college transition process, including the stages of transition planning, strategies for a successful transition and challenges students may face. Understand how college is different from high school. Learn about the importance of parent partnerships and transition tips for parents. Review the multiple paths to college that are available to students with disabilities.

Supporting Documentation: 

• Transition Resources

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Higher Education Services for Students With Disabilities

Learn about key resources, supports and services available to students to enhance a successful transition to college and encourage a positive college experience. Review the importance of asking for help and making use of the resources provided to students. Consider the options of  commuting or living on-campus. Remember that whatever your college of choice is, be sure to use the resources and ask for help. 

Supporting Documentation: 

• Transition Resources

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Active engagement is a key to building reading comprehension skills. This video shares strategies that families can use at home to help children become readers who better understand text.

Supporting Documentation

• Graphic Organizer

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This video is designed to introduce families to differentiated instruction and support them in implementing the learning cubes strategy at home. Families will learn how to create and use learning cubes as a way to make learning at home more engaging and interactive. Templates of cubes are provided. In addition, for a better understanding of how this strategy may be used in their child’s classroom, families are encouraged to view the other video in this series, Bridging School and Home Through Shared Tools: For Educators.

Supporting Documentation: 

• Learning Styles Visual
• Parent Reading Clinic