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Have you heard of the “summer slide”? Summer slide is the learning loss that some kids experience over summer break. Unfortunately, this regression during summer is often more pronounced in children with special needs than their typical peers. But there are things that parents and caregivers can do. Check out these practical strategies to help prevent the summer slide and keep your child engaged.

9 Tips to Prevent the Summer Slide for Students with Disabilities - Keshet Looking to keep your child learning and engaged this summer? Dr. Shirley Drelich shares nine practical, family-friendly strategies to help prevent the summer slide for students with disabilities.

School is out for summer, but kids need to eat all year long. Thank you to No Kid Hungry and Napa Valley Unified School District for these free breakfast and lunch options 🍎🥯🍕😋

Las clases han terminado por el verano, pero los niños necesitan comer durante todo el año. Gracias a nokidhungry y al nvusd por estas opciones gratuitas de desayuno y almuerzo 🍎🥯🍕😋

Graduation season is here! It’s an exciting time of year with lots of celebrating. Like with other big events and occasions, attending a graduation may pose some challenges for kids with special needs or sensory issues. Big crowds, noise, lengthy ceremonies and a change from normal schedules and routines are just a few things that can make graduations a bit tricky for special needs families. Check out these tips to help you prepare for attending a graduation and manage the big day.

Tips For Attending a Graduation With a Special Needs Child Attending a graduation with a special needs child presents many challenges for parents. Here are a few tips to make it a fun celebration for everyone.

This school year is winding down! Check out these end-of-year IEP tips.

School’s almost out — 5 IEP to-dos you don’t want to miss - Undivided Before we fully slip into summer mode with the kiddos, we’re tackling 5 big must-dos before the end of school for kids with IEPs.