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Involving Parents Improves Outcomes
Dad plays on the floor with a toddler: Special Learning Center parents are encouraged to become involved in their child's learning.

Parent education and involvement is a major goal of Special Learning Center program.  We believe the more knowledge parents have about their child's disability, the better equipped they are to care for their child and to advocate for the child's needs. 

For this reason, our staff encourages parents to take an active role in the treatment of their child and to take advantage of educational and social opportunities offered through our agency including:

  • Participation in classroom activities
  • Participation in therapy sessions
  • Parent activity and support groups
  • Educational programs and workshops
  • Informational parent meetings
  • Sign language classes
  • Regular contact with child's teacher and therapists

As parents learn hands-on activities and educate themselves about their child, the continuity of care for the child is enhanced and outcomes are more effective.

Family Activities

These family events, sponsored by the Special Learning Center, provide an opportunity for parents to meet and share information, concerns and friendships.

  • Family ice skating party
  • Christmas party
  • Music nights
  • Family hayrides
  • End of year graduation party

Parent Resource Room

This room is especially designed with parents in mind.  Equipped with books, brochures, videos and other literature on a variety of topics, the Parent Resource Room provides a quiet and comfortable place for parents to meet and relax.

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