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News & Updates
June 8, 2022
Does Your Child Receive 504 Accommodations at School? If so, OCR Wants to Hear From You!
OCR is planning to review and revise the Section 504 regulations. The current regulations have not been revised since 1977 and do not cover many…
May 16, 2022
In Memoriam
Today we mourn the loss of two inspiring leaders who have left an indelible mark on the community of parents raising children with disabilities. Paula…
April 29, 2022
ADE Parent Involvement Survey
Each year, all Arizona school districts and charter schools are required to administer a Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with IEPs.
April 29, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Nilda Townsend
After a career full of helping children and families, Nilda Townsend credits her own children as her biggest influences. Nilda retires this summer after nine…
April 29, 2022
New Licensed Health Aide Program Now Available to Arizona Parents
Parents and family members can now pursue training and receive licenses through Arizona’s new Licensed Health Aide (LHA) program, allowing them to be hired to…
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…