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Exceptional Parents Unlimited (EPU) is a Parent Training and Information Center in California. EPU’s mission is to guide and strengthen families and children with unique needs through early intervention and supportive services that cultivate hope and resilience. EPU serves families with children from birth to 26 years of age in the following counties: Merced, Mariposa, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Tulare, Kings, Kern, Inyo, Mono, and Fresno.
EPU provides workshops and resources, IEP and 504 clinics to parents or caregivers of children with disabilities or challenges. EPU has created resources for parents, in English and Spanish, on topics such as “Exploring Section 504b Accommodations in Educational Settings and Beyond”, “A Guide to IEPs and the Special Education Process”, “Learning about the IFSP for Families with Children ages birth to three”, and many more. Check them out!
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Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process/Cómo asociarse con las familias en el proceso de aprendizaje digital: This session explores how meaningful engagement with families supports the development of an inclusive education ecosystem.
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In this webinar, a presentation and discussion regarding the Department’s recently released, Guidance to Help Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Disparities In the Use of Discipline.
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#MilestoneMonday... Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and![]()
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#BullyingPrevention: Learn how to identify #Bullying & stand up to it safely: The StopBullying.gov resource helps identify different types of bullying, explains relevant federal laws, & provides strategies for addressing and preventing bullying![]()
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Understanding #Section504 vs. #IDEA: What’s the Difference? Compare IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both laws provide accommodations for #StudentsWithDisabilities, but there are key differences. ![]()
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How Using #SocialMedia Affects #teenagers Experts say kids are growing up with more #anxiety and less #selfesteem.![]()
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How does social media affect teens? Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem due to social media. Read advice for parents from specialists in our article.
#ActiveListening and #MultimodalCommunication: Strategies for Understanding and Supporting Unique Needs-![]()
Using multimodal communication tools, such as #AAC devices & #SignLanguage, can help learners express themselves more effectively.![]()
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