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Parenting Classes

Free Online Learning for Parents

Texas Project FIRST offers a variety of free online training modules designed to assist parents in understanding special education processes, their rights under IDEA, and strategies for effective collaboration with schools. You can access these resources here: Texas Project FIRST Free Online Learning.

📚 Special Education Resources

SPEDTex provides resources to help families understand their child’s disability, rights under IDEA, and promote collaboration for effective services to children with disabilities in Texas. Explore these resources at SPEDTex.

🧩 Parent Support and Training Programs

Easterseals Central Texas offers a Parent Support and Training program that provides free programming for parents of children with special needs in the Austin area. Learn more about their services here: Easterseals Central Texas.

🧒 Parenting Classes

Aware Central Texas offers free parenting classes that cover topics such as child development, healthy communication, and discipline strategies. These classes are available for parents of children aged 0 to 17. For more information, visit Aware Central Texas Parenting Classes.

🌐 Online Learning Platforms

  • GCFGlobal.org provides free, self-paced tutorials in technology, Microsoft Office, work and career skills, reading, math, and everyday life. Access their resources at GCFGlobal.org.
  • Curriki is an online, free, open education service that offers curricula and instructional materials for K-12 education. Explore their resources at Curriki.

📖 Additional Resources

  • Navigate Life Texas offers information on special education, your child’s legal rights, and tips for planning ahead after high school. Visit Navigate Life Texas.
  • Texas Parent to Parent provides a guide for Texas parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities from birth through 5 years of age. Check out their resources at Texas Parent to Parent.

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