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Family Resources + ESE & Beyond: The Florida Inclusion Network

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Family Resources + ESE & Beyond: The Florida Inclusion Network

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According to their website, The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) provides resources and services to schools to improve educational practices for children with an individual educational plan receiving ESE services and their families.

When contacted for support and assistance, FIN can provide families with various information and resources and may, upon request, contact the district’s exceptional student education (ESE) office or school to discuss concerns on behalf of the family.

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The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) provides services to schools and districts to increase and improve inclusive practices for students with disabilities in general education classrooms and other natural settings. FIN services are provided by a number of facilitators who have experience and expertise in planning and implementing inclusive practices at the school and district levels.

FIN facilitators are organized into five regions and work in partnership with districts and schools within a specified geographic area: Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4 and Region 5. FIN facilitators serve districts and schools by developing and increasing opportunities for meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities. Services provided to schools and districts are identified through a collaborative, problem solving process focused on increasing outcomes for ALL students in inclusive environments. Listen to this short video about services and supports that FIN has for families.

When contacted for support and assistance, FIN can provide families with a variety of information and resources and may, upon request, contact the district's exceptional student education (ESE) office or school to discuss concerns on behalf of the family. Family concerns and needs are always carefully considered as part of FIN's planning and problem-solving with districts and/or schools.

While FIN facilitators do not attend IEP meetings, they can provide information about the following: effective inclusive practices, family-school collaboration and communication, opportunities for networking with other families, and ways to access local resources and support. For information about your child's educational program or Individual Education Plan (IEP), please contact your child's teacher or school administrator.

Following is a list of FIN resources that are available, at no cost, to families and educators. For more information, please click on the links provided or contact your local FIN facilitator.

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The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) provides services to schools and districts to increase and improve inclusive practices for students with disabilities in general education classrooms and other natural settings. FIN services are provided by a number of facilitators who have experience and expertise in planning and implementing inclusive practices at the school and district levels.

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Reading Toolkit for Parents: National Education Association

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Reading Toolkit for Parents: National Education Association

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Check out this brief, linked article: "Read Across America for Parents" Toolkit published by the National Education Association.

The toolkit includes bilingual resources offering parents tips on helping children learn to read and succeed in school, along with the "Cultivating Readers Family Guide" providing tips on how to grow reading skills and PBS Literacy activities, to name a few!

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For Families
Bilingual resources offer parents tips on helping children learn to read, succeed in school, and learn a new language.

LEE & LOW BOOKS

Tool to Build a More Diverse Home Book Collection
A Home Library Questionnaire to help parents reflect on and diversify the types of books families share at home.

NEA's Read Across America

Raising Readers: What Parents Can Do
20 tips to help parents create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and a passion for reading.

NATIONAL PTA AND NEA

Developing Your Child's Reading Skills and Raising Ready Readers
Tips to support children at each stage of their education with encouragement to read books that celebrate diversity and foster critical thinking.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING

Cultivating Readers
Available in both English and Spanish, the Cultivating Readers Family Guide provides tips to grow reading skills from birth to age eight.

PBS

PBS for Parents: Literacy
Age-by-age tips, articles, and activities related to literacy.

READING ROCKETS

Reading 101: A Guide for Parents
A guide to give parents a better understanding of what it takes to learn to read (and write) and advice on how they can help their children grow as readers, writers, and learners.

REACH OUT AND READ

Milestones of Early Literacy Development
Information in English and Spanish to help parents of newborns through children at age 5 understand what they are observing in their child's early literacy development and how they can support their growth.

START WITH A BOOK

Parent Tips for Reading, Writing, and Learning
Tips on how parents can help kids build background knowledge, boost reading fluency, strengthen writing skills, and more.

UNDERSTOOD

Reading and Writing
Resources to help parents of PreK through grade 12 children enjoy reading, even if reading is a struggle.

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Learn how and why to make room for books and reading together at home with these resources, activities, and information.

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Actions to Support Summer Learning & More: Go Beyond Grades, Learning Heroes

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Actions to Support Summer Learning & More: Go Beyond Grades, Learning Heroes

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The website above provides free tools and programs to support summer learning and build upon your child's learning and career pathways. Go Beyond Grades has many parent-oriented resources to support student learning, available bilingually.

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Here are 3 ways to team up with the teacher to make sure your child is on track for grade level success