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Maine Parent Federation

Fact Sheets

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SPIN Fact Sheets
Early Intervention in Maine			504/IDEA - Laws that work for students
Getting your Child Ready For Testing			The Parent as Advocate
Wraparound Process			Your Rights as a Parent
Does my child need special education?			Special Education Mediation
Preschool to Public School: Preparing for the transition			Understanding Functional Behavior Assessments
Preparing for your child's individual evaluation			Behavioral Intervention Plans
Preparing for your child's Pupil Evaluation Team (PET)			What is Supported Employment
The Individualized Education Program (IEP)			Special Education Checklist
Response to Intervention in Maine			Early Childhood Health Systems of Care
Resiliency			Case Management
Putting it All Together			Statewide Services - phone numbers
Maine State Resources
Maine Unified Special Education Regulations: Birth to 20			Sign up Sheet for Materials

Maine State PIRC Fact Sheets
NCLB Fact Sheets			Other PIRC Fact Sheets
#1 NCLB and School Accountability in Maine			A Strategy For Reading Textbooks
#2 School Choice in Maine			Help Your Child Study Successfully
#3 Supplemental Educational Services in Maine			The DETER Strategy For Taking Tests
#4 Helping Your Child Prepare for Tests			Taking Notes In Class
#5 Tips for Teachers on Communicating with Parents			Managing Your Study Time
#6 Understanding School Report Cards			Your Preferred Learning Style
#7 The Summer Slide			Parent Involvement Ideas
#8 Parent Involvement Policies and Compacts			PIRC Material Sign Up Sheet
#9 Getting Involved in Your Child's Education
#10 Staying Back			For more printed materials, call 1-800-870-7746

Parents as Teachers
Family Rituals			Fire Safety
Toys That are Appropriate			Play
Sleep Made Easier			Safe Travel
Summer Fun			Take Care of Yourself
Keep Your Youngsters On The Go			Teaching Young Children to Resist Bias
Self-esteem and young children: You are the key			New Recommendations to Help Babies Sleep Safer
Monthly Activity Calendar			Before I Write
Fall Fingerplays			Fine Motor Activities
Winter Activities			Sing, Rhyme, Read!
Raising Readers
Making it Through the Holidays			For information on other topics, call 1-800-870-7746
Going Back to Work			For information on other topics, call 1-800-870-7746

Fact Sheets