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My Family

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Family Resources

Each family has unique needs when it comes to creating a successful educational experience for their child. On this page, you will find links to resources for the following:

Families of Early Learners

Idaho Head Start is a federal program that believes that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach their full potential. Head Start promotes school readiness from birth to age five.

Idaho Public Television offers a variety of resources that support child development and school readiness. This is a resource designed just for parents.

Families of Students in Special Education

The Idaho Department of Education has created a Parent Page with access to support, resources and information on navigating Special Education in Idaho.

The following pocket guides are quick, easy references for parents and guardians to use from the beginning of the Special Education conversation to the actual IEP meeting. They will print small enough to fit in a pocket: 

You can find full-sized, 8.5 x 11, copies of the Pocket Guides below:

American Indian Families

Idaho is home to five federally recognized tribes: Shoshone-Bannock, the Shoshone-Paiute, the Coeur d’Alene, the Kootenai, and the Nez Perce. Below, you will find links to the Idaho State Department of Education’s American Indian Education page and resources on individual rights.

Migrant Families

Idaho offers support for families of seasonal agricultural workers. Below, you will find links to community resources and information on the Idaho Migrant Education Program.

Military Families

The Idaho Department of Education has a page dedicated to our military families! This set of resources is meant to support our military families through the various challenges as they navigate the unique circumstances of life, duty, and education in Idaho.

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