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InSource: Special Education Parent Support

The InSource website provides parents and caregivers who are supporting students with disabilities with a variety of resources and information. 

Basic IEP Components - Parent Resource

This resource from InSource represents the basic components of an Individualized Education Plan. 

Parent Workshop: The Individualized Education Program (IEP)

This InSource session for parents covers:- Six principles of IDEA- Factors to be considered in the IEP- An overview of the required components- Least...

Flyleaf Books

Support developing readers, whether in the classroom or at home, with Flyleaf Books. Click on any book cover to begin, and find optional homework...

Using Chromebooks Offline

Even when not connected to wifi, Chromebooks have many functions that can be useful to its users. While it will take some pre-planning and...

Eight Picture Books to Teach Digital Citizenship

As facilitators of learning, we often want to pair picture books and reading with learning. Eleni Kyritsis and Matt...

TeachingBooks: A Video Introduction

TeachingBooks is a database of resources for children's and young adult books and their authors and illustrators, including short movies,...

Understanding Privacy on Social Media

All social networking sites have privacy settings that allow you to control who you share with. Why would we want to change these settings? How do we...

Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship is a crucial piece that needs to be taught at every grade level, especially now in virtual/ hybrid learning times. How do we...

Learning Lab: An Overview

Are you a teacher, administrator, or caregiver? Are you looking for help in navigating the virtual space? Look no further! The Indiana Learning Lab...

Discipline, Suspension, and Expulsion in Special Education

This Indiana Department of Education and InSource office hours event for parents and caregivers discusses suspension and expulsion. 

The Individual Education Program (IEP) - Parent Workshop

This InSource workshop for parents and families covers six principles of IDEA, factors to be considered in an IEP, and an overview of required...

Next Generation Science Standards Parent Guide: Grades 6-8

The NGSS Parent Guides show how students build an understanding of science concepts over time. Sections include “How will we prepare students for...

Next Generation Science Standards Parent Guide: Grades 9-12

The NGSS Parent Guides show how students build an understanding of science concepts over time. Sections include “How will we prepare students for...

Next Generation Science Standards Parent Guide: Grades K-2

The NGSS Parent Guides show how students build an understanding of science concepts over time. Sections include “How will we prepare students for...

Next Generation Science Standards Parent Guide: Grades 3-5

The NGSS Parent Guides show how students build an understanding of science concepts over time. Sections include “How will we prepare students for...

Ready for Kindergarten: 10 Tips to Prepare for the Big Day

Parents and caregivers can help children feel more prepared to start kindergarten. These ideas can help ease the transition.

Four Back-to-School Tips for Parents

As summer ends and children return to school, these tips will help children make a good first impression and build strong relationships at school.

How to Prepare Your Kids for School After a Summer of Screen Time

Here are six tips from Common Sense Media to help parents support their children with the transition from summer to the new school year.