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Field Guide to Family Advocacy: Knowledge, Resources, and Supports for Military Families of Children with Disabilities – A four-part asynchronous  course on the rights of young children with disabilities in military families, eligibility for special education programs and services for children with disabilities available within military systems, and strategies to support military families as they navigate these systems in military contexts.

Sunrise to Sunset: Supporting Children with Autism Through Their Day – A four-part webinar series focused on supporting young children (ages birth to five years) with autism and their families.

Before, During, After: Supporting Children and Families During Transitions

Brains Differ, Strengths Shine: Navigating Neurodiverse Potential

Diverse Minds, One World: An Intro to Neurodiversity

Navigating TRICARE’s Autism Care Demonstration: A Guide for Providers and Military Families (webinar)

Strengthening Support: Child Advocacy Centers and Military Partnerships (webinar)

Supporting Military Families: An In-Depth Look at the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (webinar)

TRICARE ECHO Demystified: Eligibility, Enrollment, and Effective Support Strategies (webinar)

Citations

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Carlson, R. G., Hock, R., George, M., Kumpiene, G., Yell, M., McCartney, E. D., … & Weist, M. D. (2020). Relational factors influencing parents’ engagement in special education for high school youth with emotional/behavioral problems. Behavioral Disorders, 45(2), 103-116.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Disability and Health Overview.

Crone, D. A., Horner, R. H., & Hawken, L. S. (2004). Responding to problem behavior in schools: The Behavior Education Program. Guilford Press.

De Valenzuela, J. S., Copeland, S. R., Huaqing Qi, C., & Park, M. (2006). Examining educational equity: Revisiting the disproportionate representation of minority students in special education. Exceptional Children, 72(4), 425–441.

Epstein, J. L. (2011). School, family, and community partnerships: Preparing educators and improving schools. Routledge.

Fuchs, D., & Fuchs, L. S. (2006). Introduction to response to intervention: What, why, and how valid is it? Reading Research Quarterly, 41(1), 93–99.

Garcia, S. B., & Ortiz, A. A. (2008). Preventing disproportionate representation: Culturally and linguistically responsive prereferral interventions. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(5), 64–68. https://doi.org/10.1177/004005990804000509

Ginsberg, R. (2012). Effective communication strategies for educators working with families. National Center for Learning Disabilities.

Harry, B., & Klingner, J. (2014). Why are so many minority students in special education?: Understanding race & disability in schools (2nd ed.). Teachers College Press.

Henderson, A. T., & Mapp, K. L. (2002). A new wave of evidence: The impact of school, family, and community connections on student achievement. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Klingner, J. K., Artiles, A. J., & Barletta, L. M. (2006). English language learners who struggle with reading: Language acquisition or LD? Journal of Learning Disabilities, 39(2), 108–128. https://doi.org/10.1177/00222194060390020101

Lo, L. (2008). Expectations of Chinese families of children with disabilities towards American schools. School Psychology International, 29(3), 281–296.

Meadan, H., & Pearson, J.N. (2022). Collaborative Partnerships: Parents and Families. In Chezan, L., Wolfe, K., & Drasgow, E. (Eds). Guide to Evidence-Based Practices for Practitioners Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Rowman & Littlefield.

Mellard, D. F., & Johnson, E. (2008). RTI: A practitioner’s guide to implementing Response to Intervention. Corwin Press.

Pearson, J.N., Hamilton, M.B., & Meadan, H. (2018). “We Saw our Son Blossom”: A Guide for Fostering Culturally Responsive Partnerships to Support African American Autistic Children and their Families. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 3, 84-97.

Pearson, J.N., Stewart-Ginsburg, J., & Hopkins, S. L. (2023). Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services. In Pennington, R., Ault, M., Courtade, G., Jameson, M., & Ruppar, A. (Eds). High Leverage Practices: Ensuring Access for Students with Extensive Support Needs. Routledge.

Shinn, M. R. (2007). Identifying students at risk through RTI. NASP Communiqué.

Sugai, G., & Horner, R. H. (2002). The evolution of discipline practices: School-wide positive behavior supports. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 24(1-2), 23–50.

Turnbull, A. P., Turnbull, H. R., Erwin, E. J., Soodak, L. C., & Shogren, K. A. (2015). Families, professionals, and exceptionality: Positive outcomes through partnerships and trust. Pearson.

Tomlinson, C. A. (2014). The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners. ASCD.

Trainor, A. A. (2010). Diverse approaches to parent advocacy during special education home–school interactions: Identification and use of cultural and social capital. Remedial and Special Education, 31(1), 34–47.

Vaughn, S., Wanzek, J., Murray, C. S., & Roberts, G. (2009). Intensive interventions for students struggling in reading and mathematics. RTI Action Network.

Villegas, A. M., & Lucas, T. (2007). The culturally responsive teacher. Educational Leadership, 64(6), 28–33.


The above resources, links, and references may include both no cost and cost-based resources and inclusion in this list does not constitute endorsement by DOW or USDA.