Parent Resources

ADHD

Parents Guide to ADHD in Children | Child Mind Institute

Parent's guide to ADHD in children. Child Mind Institute offers ADHD resources to help parents understand behaviors and decide on treatment.

ADDitude Magazine

Inside the ADHD Mind. ADHD is a neurological condition that impacts executive function, working memory, impulsivity, focus, distractibility, and emotional health. Here, learn about ADHD symptoms in boys, girls, women, children, and adults. Take tests and learn about treatment options for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, too.

CHADD - Living well with ADHD

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.

Understood | For Learning and Attention Issues

Chat with experts, connect with parents and get tips on parenting kids with ADHD with reading, writing, math, etc. At a Glance- Help Kids With ADHD Manage Screen Time ... Sign up for weekly emails with helpful resources for you and your family.

10 Ways Schools and Parents Can Help Students with ADHD - Psych

Parents and Teacher Resources

ADHD: A Primer for Parents and Educators Link

An article providing introductory information on ADHD

Autism

In partnership with the autism community, AMC theaters will be presenting "sensory friendly" films for children. Learn about these programs here.

Resource List: Autism Spectrum Disorder - AAP.org

Autism Resources | NAESP

Reports the latest information on treatment, education, research, and advocacy.

Families for Early Autism Treatment

FEAT is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization of parents, family members, and treatment professionals dedicated to providing best outcomes for education, advocacy and support for the Autism Community.

Autism 101

A website that provides basic information on autism spectrum disorder.

Behavioral Strategies

Emotional ABCs

Teaches children, ages 4-11, how to figure out what they are feeling, why they are having that emotion, and how to make better choices.

AHA Parenting

Are you looking for that Aha! Moment to transform your child’s behavior, or maybe your own? Whether you’re wondering how to handle a specific challenge, just figuring out your child-raising approach, or ready to tear your hair out, you’ve come to the right place.

Events

Executive Functioning

Executive Function is essentially the management system of the brain. Executive Functioning skills let us set goals, plan, and get things done. When people struggle with this, it impacts them at home, in school, and throughout life. Please click on the following resources to learn more.

Introduction Presentation: https://youtu.be/T86YsnAzxg8

Slides: Click here

Elementary: https://youtu.be/sk_63LNN9LI

Middle School: https://youtu.be/c1BTeo_COdg

High School: https://youtu.be/fzPG0QMmQws

Executive Functioning Skills for elementary students (recorded presentation from March 1, 2023)

Executive Functioning Skills for middle and high school students (recorded presentation from January 9, 2023)

Kid Activity Finder

Learning Disabilities

The New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook

A guide to literacy development and reading struggles.

Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction.

Get Ready to Read

GetReadytoRead.org is one of the National Centers for Learning Disabilities' family of websites.

LD Online

LD Online offers accurate and up-to-date information about learning disabilities and related issues.

LD Resources

LD Resources is a collection of resources on various aspects of learning disabilities with comments from community members.

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Regional Center for Learning Disabilities - Information Sessions

Each July, the Center also offers a two-week Summer College Prep Program for graduating high school students and rising seniors at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus. The program introduces students to college-level work and helps them develop the specific skills and academic strategies needed to make a successful transition from high school.

Center for Parent Information and Resources

Your central “Hub” of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.

Council for Exceptional Children

The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development.

Mental Health

Helping Children Cope With Loss, Death, and Grief

Tips for Parents and Teachers

Preventing Youth Suicide: Facts & Tips Link

Information about youth suicide prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Link

A service that provides support and resources to those impacted by suicide

Alcohol Addiction Center

A comprehensive site available for information on alcoholism

National Association of School Psychologists

Access resources from NASP's collection of research, podcasts, handouts, articles, and guidance on topics related to students, schools, and the profession of school psychology.

Union County Reference Guide to Mental Health and Addiction Services

Valuable resources for mental health and addiction services and supports in Union County.

Mental Health Association in New Jersey

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey strives for mental health for children and adults through advocacy, education, training, and services.

Mental Health America

Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.

Nurtured Heart Approach

Organization/Homework Help/Study Skills

Get Ready to Read

GetReadytoRead.org is one of the National Center for Learning Disabilities' family of websites

Homework Help

Resources to support your child through homework struggles.

Fact Monster

Study tips and homework help for students of all ages.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a great way for your child to get help with what they’re learning in school or to learn something completely new.

Quizlet

Students can practice and master whatever they're learning. Quizlet provides engaging and customizable activities thanks to contributions from people everywhere.

Routine Help

Brili is the ultimate system to help families with children stay on task and on time every day. Easy setup, guidance, rewards, voice prompts and real-time monitoring: it's got it all.

Socratic

Take a photo of your homework question and get answers, math solvers, explanations, and videos. Works for Math, Science, History, English, and more.

Photomath

As an engineer, Damir received substantial math training, but he still frequently had trouble figuring out the best way to explain math concepts and solutions to his son in a way that he would truly understand them.

Organization Help

Trello’s boards, lists, and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your projects in a fun, flexible, and rewarding way.

Remember the Milk

It's super fast and easy to add your tasks to Remember The Milk with Smart Add. Enter your task's properties in one line, including due date, priority, repeat, tags, and more.

ADDitude Organization Help

Help your child develop the organization skills he or she needs to better manage time, complete chores, clean up around the house, and excel at school.

Parent Support Services

Strategies for Supporting our Children during Remote Learning (PDF)

Video available here

Spanish PDF available here

Video in Spanish available here

The Arc of Union County - Family Support Services

The mission of The Arc of Union County is to empower and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This organization will utilize all of its resources to ensure our members, their families, and all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities associated with The Arc of Union County realize a full, productive, and enhanced life.

Helping Children Build Resiliency

An article and information on building resilience

Trauma Facts & Tips Link

Information on trauma and how to support children

Social Media and School Crises: Brief Facts and Tips Link

Information on the impact of social media

Directions for accessing your child's IEP and Progress Reports

For High School and Middle School Parents

New Jersey Department of Education: Parental Rights in Special Education Booklet

Spanish version here

New Jersey Department of Education Administrative Code Title 6A Chapter 14 Special Education

Special Ed Advocate

Information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

Get Ready to Read

GetReadytoRead.org is one of the National Center for Learning Disabilities' family of websites

Special Ed News Publication

parental rights in special education (prise)

New Jersey Administrative code for special education (N.J.A.C. 6A:14) and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) are laws that ensure children with disabilities a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. An important part of these laws provides parents with the right to participate in their children’s education. You and representatives of your school district are team members who are responsible for developing an appropriate educational program for your child. This document will describe the state and federal laws affecting the provision of special education to help you understand your rights in the special education process. With this knowledge, you will be prepared to take an active role in your child’s education. This document has been developed for you by the Department of Education, Office of Special Education, in an effort to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. The document is periodically revised to reflect changes in the law, provide additional information that would be of use to you, and to provide the information in a more clear and concise manner. Click here to view the Parental Rights in Special Education document.

Social Skills

Social Skills Stories

Touch Autism began building mobile device applications in 2010 for children with special needs after discovering how incredibly useful this type of technology can be. Some of the many advantages of apps as teaching tools are that they suit visual learners, they allow for non-verbal and non-written responding, they provide immediate and consistent feedback, and are very motivating, because they are just so much fun!

Improving Social Skills

Learn about the social milestones your child should have at different ages and the activities that can help enhance social development.

Apps

Mystery Games that reinforce and can facilitate cooperative learning
My Play Home (preschool/kindergarten)
Toca Boca Apps (Toca Tea Party, Toca Kitchen, Toca Hair Salon)
Freddi Fish
Putt-Putt
Pajama Sam
Adventure Quest

Games

Many of these games are available through Amazon, Target, Amazing Savings, Walmart and other major retailers.

Cooperative Games (no winner)

Dragon Dash
Stone Soup
Mermaid Island
Spot it! (cooperative vs competitive)
I Spy!
Hoot Owl Hoot!
Table and Chair Game (cooperative vs competitive)
Marble Genius (cooperative building game)
Count Your Chickens!

Competitive Games

Chutes and Ladders
Hi Ho Cherry O!
Candyland
Zingo
Top Trumps Games (many categories available)
Slapzi
Matching Games- I never forget a face, memory
Guess Who?
Monopoly Junior
Connect Four
Sneaky Snacky Squirrel
Trouble
Don't Break the Ice!
Ants in the Pants
Let's Go Fishin'
Pop up Pirate!
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Yeti in My Spaghetti
Uno Moo
Lucky Ducks
Card Games - Go Fish! Uno
Sorry

Special Education

For High School and Middle School Parents:

Directions for accessing your child's IEP and Progress Reports

New Jersey Department of Education: Parental Rights in Special Education Booklet (Spanish version here)

New Jersey Department of Education Administrative Code Title 6A Chapter 14 Special Education

Understood

Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.

Transition

Planning for Adult Life

The Planning for Adult Life Program (PFAL) provides free presentations, hands-on workshops (HOW) and resources for school classrooms, parent groups, community or civic groups, and professional organizations. Presentations are approximately 45 minutes long.

Free Parent Forum and Opportunity Expo

The Arc of New Jersey-Workshop sessions on October 2019, April and May 2020

New Jersey Work Incentives Network Support

The Family Resource Network’s New Jersey Work Incentives Network Support (NJWINS) program assists Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries to start, continue or increase work efforts while maintaining benefits for as long as they are needed.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)

Any individual with a physical, mental, cognitive, or other form of disability that has a substantial impediment to employment may qualify for services through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Legal Services of New Jersey Ticket to Work Program

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

Disclaimer

Tours of Primary Centers

PRESS RELEASE
Tours of Wilson and Jefferson Primary Centers Announced

Summit, N.J., November 1, 2023 -- Parents/Guardians of prospective Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten students for the Summit Primary Centers at Jefferson and Wilson are invited to tour the facilities. Tours will be provided at both locations in Summit:

● Jefferson Primary Center, 110 Ashwood Avenue
● Wilson Primary Center, 14 Beekman Terrace

All tours begin at 8:45 AM and last approximately one hour. Tours are limited to 15 participants (parents/guardians only please) and we ask that you call the office to reserve a spot.

"This is an opportunity for parents/guardians to see The Primary Centers firsthand and learn more about our engaging school community," said Evan Kozak, Principal of The Primary Centers.

Please select your tour location and date based upon your home school assignment:

● Washington & Franklin Schools – Tour Wilson Primary Center → November 28, 2023 and December 13, 2023 at 8:45 AM
● Brayton & Jefferson Schools – Tour Jefferson Primary Center → November 29, 2023 and December 12, 2023 at 8:45 AM
● Lincoln Hubbard School – Please contact either Primary Center Office to determine your Primary Center location.

Children who will be 5 years old by October 1, 2024 are eligible for Kindergarten and children who will be 3 years old by October 1, 2024 are eligible to enter the lottery for Pre-Kindergarten. Information regarding registration for Kindergarten and applications for the Pre-Kindergarten lottery for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in December.

Reservations to tour The Primary Center at Jefferson can be made by contacting Donna Niebanck at 908-918-2160 ext. 6752. Reservations to tour The Primary Center at Wilson can be made by contacting Donna Schneider at 908-918-2175 ext. 6652.

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