Traumatic Brain Injuries

Tools and resources for educators working with kids with TBI.

Printable Guides & Tip Sheets

Understanding Your Child’s IEP: A Quick Start Guide

10 Questions to Ask at Your Next IEP Meeting

IEP vs. 504 Plan: What’s the Difference?

Back-to-School Checklist for Parents of Neurodiverse Students

Creating a Sensory-Friendly Space at Home

Classroom Accommodations Cheat Sheet

Your Rights Under IDEA: A Family Primer

Preparing for Transition Services: Ages 14 and Up

How to Track Progress Between IEP Meetings

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Basics

Common Therapy Services Explained (SLP, OT, PT)

Parent-Teacher Communication Log Template

Sample Visual Schedule for Elementary Students

Managing IEP Paperwork: Organization Tips for Families

Supporting Emotional Regulation at Home and School

Therapy Tools & Activities

Sensory Bins

Fill a bin with rice, beans, or kinetic sand and hide small toys or letters inside. Kids can dig through to find items while building fine motor skills and calming their senses.

Therapy Ball Exercises

Use a large stability ball for gentle bouncing, rolling, or balance games. These activities help improve core strength, body awareness, and focus—great for PT or classroom breaks.

Emotion Matching Cards

Create or print simple cards showing faces with different emotions. Kids match expressions with feelings and practice identifying emotions in themselves and others, supporting social-emotional learning.

Developmental Milestone Charts

2 Years

4 Years

Parent & Caregiver Toolkits

Getting Started: An introduction to the Special Education process and how to advocate for your child.

From Pre-K to Graduation: Transitioning your student throughout his or her school career and preparing them for college or the workforce after graduation.

Understanding Federal Policy: An overview of federal disability and special needs policies, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

A Parent’s Dictionary: Key terms to know when getting started in special education.

Acronyms: An overview of acronyms used in special education and disability policies and programs.

Resources: A directory of tools and organizations that families can access for assistance.

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