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This section contains a variety of guides and briefs covering topics related to assessing services and supports, working with your school district, parents’ rights, and addressing transition needs prior to turning 18.
Quick Guides are a collection of resources on a specific diagnosis. Click on the topic below to download the appropriate Quick Guide, fill out the form below or contact us at (800) 640-4553 or sdpc@sdparent.org.
School Evaluation Data Analytics for Parents
According to the Data Quality Campaign (the nation’s leading voice on education data), states have made remarkable progress in making sure that useful data is collected about student performance and progress on key indicators of school/learning success.
This guide was created by South Dakota Parent Connection to help parents better understand the data included in their child’s evaluation to help them become stronger advocates for their child’s needs.
Understanding Guardianship and Alternatives
This guide has been created as a resource for families and professionals working with young adults having conversations about guardianship and understanding alternatives to guardianship. This is a very important discussion that can be confusing for everyone involved. This guide includes timely, understandable facts that they can used in making informed decisions.
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The contents of this website were developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666; Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H84MC07994, Family to Family Health Information Center, $93,175; and approximately 5% financed with non-governmental resources. The contents should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by US Department of Education, HRSA, HHS or the Federal Government.