Training Topics > Parent Involvement / Special Education

Building Positive Parent Relationships

In caring for the whole child families must also be nurtured. How can parental support, communication and participation in a program be built and strengthened? This class will provide caregivers with appropriate communication techniques, creative ways to get families involved, and help to create lasting family / program relationships. During this training, participants will:

• Discuss positive ways to help our families get involved
• Practice appropriate communication techniques
• Learn additional techniques that support happy healthy parent/program relationships

Inclusion Strategies for Children with Special Needs

Providing special needs children with "the least restrictive environment" should be part of meaningful instructional experiences for all the children in the classroom. This course suggests effective strategies for working with children with special needs and their peers within the classroom setting. This will help providers make certain that inclusion activities are rewarding experiences for all of their students. During this training, participants will:

• Receive an overview of characteristics that define children with special needs
• Learn how to modify developmentally appropriate practices for the individual
• Brainstorm practical applications for working with the special needs child and with his/her peers

Differentiated Instruction for Special Needs Children

"Developmentally Appropriate Instruction" applies to the age and the individual needs of each child. Learn how to plan and implement an individualized approach to instruction for children with special needs. Participants learn how to document areas of concern and create realistic benchmarks. During this training, participants will:

• Learn how to identify and document areas of concern
• Design a possible education plan for the special needs child
• Learn how to implement their individualized plan

Other topics include:

• Dealing with Challenging Situations with Parents
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders (School Age)
• Behavior Management for Special Needs Children

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