SPED Parent Educator Newsletter
October 2021
About Us
The Parent Resource Room is located inside the Jackson Professional Learning Center (Conference Room 9).
Within the Parent Resource Room, we have a library of resources that can be checked out and computers for you to research or create resources for your student.
We provide multiple monthly classes for parents and families, in addition to personalized/individualized meetings to accommodate your specific needs.
Ruth Roberts and Jsanean Mark
Killeen ISD Special Education Parent Educators
Email: darcel.paden@killeenisd.org
Website: www.killeenisd.org/parent_educator_corner
Location: 902 Rev R A Abercrombie Drive, Killeen, TX, USA
Phone: 254-336-6838
Killeen ISD Special Olympics
PARENT RESOURCE ROOM FALL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Positive Communication and Campus Involvement
Promoting and strategizing having difficult conversations while also promoting parent engagement on campus
October 7
5:30pm-7:00pm
JPLC Conference Room 9
The Dyslexia Workshop - This event has been rescheduled to
February 10th, 2022.
Providing a Helping Hand
(Castle I/Resource/ Inclusion/ PBS/TLC & Castle II/III/ Self-Contained)
Supporting the learning process in the home through strategies, techniques, and tips for parents
October 26
9:30am-11:00am
(Castle I/ Resource/Inclusion/PBS/TLC)
JPLC Conference Room 9
5:30 pm-7 pm
(Castle II &III/ Skills/Functional Skills)
JPLC Conference Room 9
October 28
9:30 am-11:00 am
(Castle II &III/ Skills/Functional Skills)
JPLC Conference Room 9
5:30pm-7:00pm
(Castle I/ Resource/Inclusion/PBS/TLC)
JPLC Conference Room 9
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
An interactive class focusing on what accommodations and modifications look like in the classroom by providing parents experiential opportunities to look at curriculum through the eyes of special education
November 2
9:30am-11:00am
JPLC Conference Room 9
November 2
5:30pm-7:00pm
JPLC Conference Room 9
KISD SPED VIRTUAL FAIR
Third annual transition fair for parents to attend breakout
sessions, visit with vendors, and learn more about the world of special education and
transitions.
November 4
9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Virtual Event
(Schedule with Zoom links to be provided )
TOUCHDOWNS with UMHB
It’s TOUCHDOWNS time again in Central Texas! We are SO excited to invite you all to our annual TOUCHDOWNS event at Crusader Stadium.
WHO | All members of the special needs community + their families. You + your staff (and families) are also invited to attend under the TOUCHDOWNS code
WHAT | UMHB Football vs. Texas Lutheran University
WHEN | Saturday, October 16th (11:00 AM – End of Game)
WHERE | Crusader Stadium, Belton
WHY | Because it’s our favorite game of the year!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
TOUCHDOWNS is an event hosted by UMHB Athletics in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It is open to ALL members of the special needs community and their families (caretakers, baby sitters, next door neighbor who comes over for Sunday dinner, etc. Just no furry friends, please J). ANYONE in the Special Needs Community gets FREE admission to the game with the keyword ‘TOUCHDOWNS’ at any ticket gate on game day. We’ll throw in lots of in-game shout outs, pop some celebrities on the video board and hopefully get a good win for ya!
The day will open with the CRUise at 11:30 a.m. where UMHB Football + Cheer + Band + Sader Belles make their way to Bawcom Student Union for a pre-game pep rally! We will have photo booths, lots of UMHB athletes, etc. in Bawcom for photos, dance competitions, etc. At halftime, we’ll bring athletes on to the field and let them score a touchdown. We’ll also have some VIP’s with the Sader Belles, Cru Cheer, band, etc
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If you have an athlete with Down Syndrome who would like to score a touchdown at halftime, click here for registration.
If you have a cheerleader/dancer with special needs who would like to join Cru Cheer or Sader Belles for some sideline fun, click here for registration.
If you’d like to order commemorative t-shirts, click here. (CLOSES 10/1/2021)
If you have questions, click here.