Ealry Intervention Resource Book
Find answers to many of you question within our brochure. Such as, is there help for medical expenses? What can social services provide? What does public health have to offer my family? What if my child isn’t doing things like other children his/her age? Plus much more.
Click here to download the Early Intervention Resourcebook 
Follow Along Program
Let the Follow Along Program help you know if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and acting like other children the same age. Click here for more information.
Hear Here!
Audiological evaluations are provided as a free service to STUDENTS (birth – 21 years) by your local school district and in conjunction with SW/WC Service Cooperatives!
Glencoe Test Booth
Granite Falls Test Booth
Madison Test Booth
Willmar Test Booth
To make an appointment for a hearing evaluation call: 320-234-2654
If you have immediate concerns, you may contact your school nurse, of if you have questions regarding audiology services for your district, please contact EdVan Der Heiden, MS, Audiologist, CC/A; FAAA at 320-796-0270
A Special Time for Special Moms
When: Meetings held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Who: All mothers of children with special needs! Join us again as we reach out to one another and realize how much easier it is when we can discuss our experiences with others.
What: The goal of this group is to develop a safe place for mothers to: learn, discuss, and support one another
A time to hear from other mothers who have been where you are now. A place to share ideas and help others avoid frustrations. For more information, contact: Heidi at 320-587-7112
Minnesota Parents Know
Trusted parenting information, resources and activities to help your children grow, develop and learn from birth through high school. Click here for more information.
Good Enough Moms
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Working Family Resource Center (WFRC) and Good Enough Moms (GEMs) talk co-hosts, Dr Marti Erickson and Erin Erickson, are partnering to bring developmentally sound, evidence-based information to parents, and help nurture supportive communities among parents in their workplace. http://www.workingfamilyresourcecenter.org/
- Listen to the weekly half-hour podcasts on child development and parenting. http://www.goodenoughmoms.com/
- Engage in the lively discussion that follows each weekly podcast on http://www.mnparentsknow.info/
Preview of upcoming podcasts:
- Unleashing the Scientist in Your Child: The Importance of Play in Children’s Learning
- The Good, the Bad and the Sleepless: Helping Families Embrace the Joys and Challenges of a New Baby
- Opportunities and Hazards: Helping Your Child Navigate the Complicated World of Sports
- Love, Limits, Reasons and Consequences: Keys to Raising a Respectful, Responsible Child
Want more input at your child’s school?
What is SEAC?
A SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is an acronym for Special Education Advisory Council, which is a group that provides input on special education issues t its local school district. Its purpose is to advise and advocate, not to decide policy. Minnesota law requires each school district in the state to have a SEAC although it does not specify how the groups should be organized or what duties they should perform. As a result, each SEAC may have a unique mission and structure. Click here for more information
Nurturing a Love of Reading: Starting Early and Making It Fun
What can you do to help your child become a competent and enthusiastic reader? Marti and Erin share research-based strategies and their own fun tips in this week’s Good Enough Moms™ podcast!
http://www.goodenoughmoms.com/gems-podcasts
Is Your Child Ready?
Half of 5-year-olds in Minnesota, aren’t ready for Kindergarten. Will your child be ready?
Take the quiz. Your child will thank you.
http://www.isyourchildready.com/
Growing Healthy
Make your child’s caloric count matter.
http://www.parentsknow.state.mn.us/parentsknow/gradeK_8/tips/QAs/PKDEV_000846
