PARENTS


 * Looking for ways to get involved in and out of the classroom? **
 * < **Teaching Tasks**
 * Supervise the making of books & production of a newspaper
 * Speak on travel & customs around the world
 * Provide computer training: how to use different software
 * Read to children
 * Tell stories
 * Help students prepare and practice speeches ||< **Non-teaching Tasks**
 * Make games
 * Grade and correct papers
 * Organize cupboards
 * Recess duty
 * Collect lunch money
 * Hall supervisor ||< **Contributions from Home**
 * Collect boxtops & recycling materials
 * Furnish weekly refreshments/snack
 * Coordinate volunteers
 * Write newsletters
 * Make Geo-boards for each student ||

to information, training and resources in a supportive & respective environment. || Phone: (605) 361-3171 Fax: (605) 361-2928 ** Call us Toll-Free ****: 1-800-640-4553** **sdpc@sdparent.org** || by fostering independence and personal responsibility. Promots healthy families and safe communities by ensuring quality, cost-effective and comprehensive services are provided. || Provides administration and direction to all areasof the Department of Social Services. //**Contact:**// Kim Malsam-Rysdon: 605-773-3165 || to play an informed part in any decisions about the educational provision made to meet their child's special educational needs. || Tel: 01737 737300 Fax: 01737 737308
 * Resources for Parents ||< Description || Contact Information ||
 * South Dakota Parent Connection ||< Connects families caring for children (birth to 26) with the full range of disabilities or special health care needs
 * South Dakota Department of Social Services ||< Strengthens and supports individuals and families
 * Partnership with Parents ||< Aims to ensure that parents are able

Email: pwp@surreycc.gov.uk || in supporting the unique learning potential of their children, including children with disabilities. || The Parent Information Center PO Box 2405 | Concord, NH 03302
 * Parent Information Center ||< The Mission is to guide and encourage families

(603) 224-7005 | (603) 224-4365 (FAX) || for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. || Toll Free: 1-877-696-6775
 * U.S. Department of Health & Human Services ||< The United States government’s principal agency

Resources Directory: @http://www.hhs.gov/about/referlst.html || with special needs of any age, through educating, supporting and training their primary caregivers. || Phone number (408) 727-5775 Toll Free in CA (855) 727-5775
 * Parents Helping Parents ||< Strives to improve the quality of life for any child

Fax Numbers: General (408) 286-1116, Education Dept (408) 286-1117 || together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. It offers workshops and training, advocacy and resources to parents of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them. || **Federation for Children with Special Needs** 529 Main Street, Suite 1102 Boston, MA 02129
 * Federation for Children with Special Needs ||< A center for parents and parent organizations to work

Phone: (617) 236-7210 Fax: (617) 241-0330 Email: fcsninfo@fcsn.org || 808 N. West Avenue PO Box 2196 Sioux Falls, SD 57101-2196
 * South Dakota Voices for Children ||< South Dakota Voices for Children is vigilant in addressing children's needs and critical issues that affect their welfare. || ** Main office: **

Phone: 605 367-9667 Fax: 605 335-3836 E-mail: office@sdvoicesforchildren.org ||

** Things you can do to support your child in school **

1. Talk with your child and listen to their concerns. 2. Read to your child and listen to them read. 3. Establish daily routines that include study time for homework. 4. Provide opportunities for exploring and play. 5. Eat meals together as a family. 6. Have appropriate bedtime schedules. 7. Guide and monitor out-of-school time. 8. Model good values and positive behavior - monkey see, monkey do! 9. Have high expectations of achievement. 10. Gain knowledge of child development and parenting skills. 11. Use authoritative rather than authoritarian control - be flexible, have open communication lines, trust your child, and include your child while making decisions. 12. Take a strong interest in our school. Volunteering is always encouraged. 13. Communicate with Miss. Kruggel - contact information is listed to the left. 14. Acknowledge that your child's background is diverse.