Parents and Educators within the Shawnee Mission School District. For all students on 504/IEP and Enhanced Learners. Working together in advocacy & support.
Are you a parent or caregiver to an @theSMSD student with an IEP or 504?
If so, take a minute to complete this short survey and what information you would like to learn from the district to better support your student.
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Don't forget to join us for our Parent Resource Center presentation on Tuesday, 11/19. Presenters from the Johnson County CDDO will be educating us about HCBS Services. @SherryDumolien@theSMSD@SMSDspedFamily
***TODAY IS LAST DAY TO APPLY***
If you would like to be involved as a leader or member of the Special Education Collaborative Group! Tomorrow is last day to apply - September 25th!
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Volunteer opportunity: SMSD Special Education Collaborative Group
If you would like to be involved as a leader or member of the Special Education Collaborative Group! Tomorrow is last day to apply - September 25th!
https://t.co/D7GHyVjOA7
(5/5) ✓ The long-term goal is to advocate for high-quality programs and services necessary to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of all children with disabilities and their families.
Please apply here by September 25th to help!
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(1/5) What is the SMSD Special Education Collaborative Group?
Special Education Director Sherry Dumolien recently shared information regarding the creation of a Special Education Collaborative Group for SMSD at her recent Special Education Meetings on September 3rd and 10th.
(4/5) ✓ To provide a forum for parents and staff to share ideas, problem-solve concerns, and advise the department in order to improve services for children with disabilities.
Tonight!!! -
Special Education Parent Resource Class tonight at the CAA from 6-7pm
Home and Community Based Services and the Community Developmental Disability Organization
Parenting in the Digital Age, a panel discussion for parents, will be hosted by @SMAC_PTA at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Shawnee Mission West High School, 8800 W. 85th St. For more information or to make a reservation to attend the @SMAC_PTA event, click the link below.
@theSMSD has joined Johnson County school districts to launch the #ZeroReasonsWhy campaign to prevent suicide and empower community members to take action toward change. Learn more at https://t.co/6o4ASCUBjN. #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth
The @BigPictureMovie on #dyslexia will be on HBO 10/29. This is a MUST see! Remember October is Dyslexia Awareness month. What is your game-plan to make more aware of this disability next month? Handouts, meetings, programs, emails? Educate teachers and parents. Share your ideas!
Do you know how to help your child or student apply for ACT accommodations, or what types are offered? Check out and share this week's #IDAResourceWednesday fact sheet to find out. https://t.co/6mmjm2UY1M