Encircle Families
News & Updates
April 28, 2022
Registration Now Open for Summer School for Parents 2022
Our annual summer training event for parents is back in person this year (with an online option too)!
April 14, 2022
Good Morning, Great Cause! Breakfast Benefits Special Day for Special Kids and Raising Special Kids
Funds raised at the event will support Special Day for Special Kids and programs of Raising Special Kids.
March 14, 2022
ADE Invites Public Comment on the IDEA Part B State Application and Proposed Early Childhood Special Education Transition Policy and Procedures
Federal Fiscal Year 2022 IDEA Part B State Application The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will apply soon for federal funding under the Individuals with…
January 12, 2022
What is Informal Discipline?
Informal discipline may be familiar to families with children with challenging behaviors at school.
January 11, 2022
Introducing Connecting Weekly!
Connecting Weekly is Raising Special Kids' weekly e-newsletter.
December 23, 2021
A Message From the Director – Winter 2021
In December 2021 we say farewell to Jennifer Kupiszewski as she leaves the Raising Special Kids board of directors after many years of dedicated service…
December 23, 2021
Challenging Behavior – Unlocking the clues
A few years ago, Susie Turrey's home had no artwork hanging on the walls. She and her husband carefully stored personal belongings and didn’t keep…
December 23, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids – Get the Facts
COVID-19 vaccines are FREE, safe, and effective at preventing serious illness, and hospitalization related to the COVID-19 virus. Children ages 5 and up can now…
October 5, 2021
Raising Special Kids and the JDM Classic Route 66 Car Show
Raising Special Kids wants to extend our thanks and gratitude to our friends with the Route 66 JDM Classic! Each year this wonderful group hosts…
September 29, 2021
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
What should parents think about before pursuing or accepting ESA for their children?