Get Ready for Back-to-School
Our August Toolkit focuses on back-to-school preparation, IEP planning, and school safety; additionally, we'll continue emphasizing COVID-19 and transitioning back to in-person learning. Our public policy section includes additional resources explaining the importance of creating IEP plans and safety tips for returning to in-person classroom settings.
Did you know: When transitioning to a new school, early visits can be especially helpful to adjust to a new environment. The middle school transition can be especially challenging because students may be doing many things for the first time – switching classes, using lockers, changing into gym uniforms, riding buses, and negotiating big or crowded hallways.
The Autism Society network is comprised of 73 affiliates across the country. Highlighted below are just some of the events and programs offered related to our July theme:
- Autism Society Western New York is hosting an "Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Preschoolers" virtual meeting. Parents will learn about the Committee on Preschool Special Education and learn about IEP planning.
- Autism Society Florida is offering a PEERS Young Adult learning program. Young adults are taught important skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills.
- Autism Society of Indiana created "The New Normal" guide to successfully transition parents and students back to school post-pandemic.
