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=This wiki will enable parents and family members to become familiar with various topics of interest concerning Exceptional Student Education and family issues. The information included in these pages was created by the Florida Department of Education or the Family Network on Disabilities.=

Topics included are:
 * **A Compact for Reading** - //Goals//: To increase reading achievement through family involvement and to assist schools with developing a Compact for Reading. (FND)
 * **Accommodations and Modifications, What Parents Need to Know** - This is one of many publicaions available through the Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services designed to assist parents in the provision of special programs. (FLDOE)
 * **Assistive Technology**
 * **Bullying Prevention** - //Goals//: To increase awareness of bullying behaviors and the impact of the behavior on victims and to create an individual action plan to heighten awareness of bullying behaviors at home and/or school. (FND)
 * **Collaborative Communication**
 * **Diploma Decisions for Students with Disabilities** - This is one of many publicaions available through the Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services designed to assist parents in the provision of special programs. (FLDOE)
 * **Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences** - //Goal//: to provide a framework for Effective Parent/Teacher conferences. (FND)
 * **Family Literacy** - //Goals//: To strengthen the bond between parents and children and provide opportunities for positive interaction that will increase reading achievement for children. (FND)
 * **Father's Involvement in Their Children's Education and Schools** - //Goal//: To raise awareness of father/parental involvement in children's education. (FND)
 * **From IEP (Individual Education Plan) to IPE (Individualized Plan for Employment)**
 * **Helping With Homework -** //Goal//: To assist parents with ideas and tips to help their child with homework and be supportive of their children's efforts. (FND)
 * **High School Options for Students with Disabilities** - This is one of many publications available through the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services designed to assist parents in the provision of special programs. (FLDOE)
 * **How Do I Get Out of Here?** - Decisions and diploma options for students with disabilities (FLDOE)
 * **Parenting Styles** - //Goal//: To increase and emphasize parents' knowledge of effective parenting styles. (FND)
 * **Self-Determination in an IEP (Individual Education Plan)**
 * **Surrogate Parents** - Requirements, Definition of Parent Federal Law, Qualifications, Responsibilities, Frequently Asked Questions (FLDOE)
 * **The Impact of Family and Community Involvement on Student Achievement** - A New Generation of Evidence: The family is critical to student achievement. (FND)
 * **Third Grade Progression** - The reading portion of the grade 3 FCAT assesses the student's mastery of the Reading Sunshine State Standards (SSS). The eight standards are listed here as well as the six components of reading. (FLDOE)
 * **Transition from School to Community**
 * **Understanding Your Child's Learning Style** - //Goal//: To create an awareness of learning styles. (FND)
 * **Working with Parents: How to Be a Leader** - //Goal//: To provide leadership tips and strategies. (FND)