PARENT RESOURCES SUPPORT - School District of Hartford

PARENT RESOURCES SUPPORT

Welcome!

The Hartford Jt. 1 School District is dedicated to the SUCCESS of EACH student through the active participation of students, staff, family, and community. We believe in honoring individual differences and learning styles. This support network is a bridge for parents and educators to build positive partnerships among parents, schools, and communities on behalf of ALL children and youth with special needs. Together we will create an academically challenging environment and a desire for life-long learning.

Special Education Links

	WI Department of Public Instruction: Special Education
	WI Family Assitance Center for Education, Training, and Support (FACETS)
	Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
	Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA6)
	Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI)
	The Wisconsin Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS)
	National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

IEP Resources and Tips

	Special Education In Plain Language
	Special Education Rights for Parents and Children
	IEP RESOURCES
	Seclusion and Restraint
IEP US Dept. Education
IEP Tips
Wright's Law Special Education

Advocacy Groups

ARC of WI
DAWN
Disability Rights Wisconsin
	Family Voices
St. Aemilian-Lakeside Inc./ School Based Services

Autism

Austim: A Guide for Families New to Autism
Autism Parents of SE WI
Angel Network Inc.
Autism Society of WI
Directory of Resources for Autism

Birth To Three & 4 Year Old Kindergarten

What should I do if I am worried about a child's development?
Developmental Milestones for Infants
	Washington County Birth to Three Program
Birth to Three
	Rehab Resources Inc.
4K in Wisconsin
Helping Your Preschool Child
	Collaborating Partners
	Preschool Options
Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

Community Resources

Citizen Advocacy Of Washington County
Easter Seals of WI
Independence First
Respite Care WI
UCP Respite
	WI First Step

Disabilities

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
Down Syndrome- Wisconsin Upside Down
Epilepsy Foundation SE WI
Kids With Heart
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
The Learning Disabilities Association of Wisconsin
The Spina Bifida Association of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Wisconsin School for the Deaf

Financial Resources

	State of Wisconsin
Katie Beckett Information
Family Support Program
SSI Info
Washington Co. Human Services
Finding Your Way: Guide For WI Families WIth Special Needs Children

Lending Library

Coming Soon!

Mental Health Issues

National Alliance on Mental Illness WI
Wisconsin Family Ties
Infant Mental Health

Other Helpful Links

South East Regional Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Center

Recreation

Music Therapy- Naomi?s Music Together Classes

Summer Camp Lists

Special Olympics Wisconsin

Special Olympics thru:

Hartford Rec. Center 673-8226

West Bend Rec. Center 335-5080

Support Groups

Local Support Groups-

Autism Support Group-

Contact: Kathy Multerer (262) 334-1184

Aspergers Support Group -

Contact: Becky May (262) 677-8133

SOS Support Group -

Contact: Lenore Frohmader (262) 334-3182

Child Alert Program-

An Emergency Info Program for 911 calls for children with special needs.

Contact: Lenore Frohmader (262) 334-3182

Cindy Presley (262) 334-3182

	Parent to Parent Of Wisconsin
	Parents Helping Parents

Transitioning Your Child

	Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative
Transition Handbook
Transition Resources in Washington County
The Threshold Inc. West Bend

The preceding resources and links do not reflect the views or opinions of the Hartford Jt. 1 School District, and only are provided for your reference.