publicaciones en español
PACER offers bilingual workshops, individual assistance and translated publications focusing on issues facing families from diverse backgrounds. The following publications have been translated into Spanish.
Workshop/Training Curricula
Families are Important: An Early CHildhood Curriculum - Spanish Version
This training curriculum describes the early intervention process and the family’s role in developing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). 51 slides. 2007.
$15 |
CD-Rom
| ALL-45s
IDEA 2004 for Families and Advocates (Draft) - Spanish Version
This curriculum covers seven key areas of IDEA 2004: Definitions, Evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Private School Placement, Procedural Safeguards, and Placement in an Interim Alternative Educational Setting (IAES). 95 slides, 2007.
$15 |
CD-Rom
| ALL-35s
Is Your Child a Target of Bullying? Intervention Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities
The appealing design and easy-to-understand, common-sense suggestions are sure to inform and encourage families as they address bullying issues. 33 slides. 2003. CD-Rom.
$15 |
CD-Rom: English OR Spanish version
| ALL-19s
No Child Left Behind and Students with Disabilities - Spanish Version
This curriculum addresses components of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) such as assessments, school choice, supplemental services, and teacher qualifications in the context of students with disabilities. 97 slides, 2005.
$15 |
CD-Rom
| ALL-27s
Positive Behavioral Interventions
This curriculum provides information for parents, teachers and others about ADHD including behavior management, strategies for parents, and instructional strategies for teachers. It can be used in total as a three-hour workshop, or as a series of shorter trainings for community education purposes. The curriculum consists of four units that can be used as short workshops or as the foundation for discussion groups related to each topic area. Each set contains: 59 pages, 2002.
$15 |
CD-Rom, includes the Spanish and English versions.
| PBI-2
Positive Behavioral Interventions - Spanish Version
This curriculum introduces families to a new way of thinking about their child’s behaviors and about the need to advocate for behavioral instruction. Professionals find very useful. 37 slides, 2006.
$15 |
CD-Rom
| PBI-5s
Understanding ADHD
This curriculum provides information for parents, teachers and others about ADHD including behavior management, strategies for parents, and instructional strategies for teachers. It can be used in total as a three-hour workshop, or as a series of shorter trainings for community education purposes. The curriculum consists of four units that can be used as short workshops or as the foundation for discussion groups related to each topic area. 59 slides, 2002.
$15 |
CD-Rom
| ALL-22s
Books
Celebrating Family Strengths: A Handbook for Families
Suggests ways for families to recognize and appreciate their own strengths, stories, and traditions. Reinforcing concepts, it focuses on the need for good communication and recognizing responsibilities. 24 pages. 1993.
$2.50 |
10+ copies, $2 each
| LPA-21
Choices: Opportunities for Life
Suggests how parents can help their young child with disabilities make choices. Illustrated. English. 1999.
$8 |
10+ copies, $6.50 each
| PHP-a33
Special Education Mediation
Jointly developed by the CADRE Project, a national technical assistance project on alternative dispute resolution and the ALLIANCE Project, this guide is for parents on how to use mediation to resolve education disputes. Mediation is a process in which the parents and educators work with a neutral third party to resolve disagreements and reach mutual solutions. 2005.
$3 |
10+ copies, $1 each
| ALL-3s
Thoughts About My Child
Families can organize information about a young child with disabilities: daily routine, likes and dislikes, skills, unique characteristics, birth and health history, needs, names of medical or school professionals, health/human services numbers, etc.
$1.50 |
10+ copies, $1 each
| PHP-a17s
Working with Doctors: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating the Health System
Created to help parents become effective advocates for their children in the health care system. It focuses on communication skills with medical professionals, maintaining records, and other important issues. 2003.
$8 |
10+ copies, $6 each
| HIAC-h11S
Video
Here to Stay (Llegaron para Quedarse)
Produced by PACER - A video for professionals that shows a glimpse of four Hispanic families’ journeys through the special education process.
$35 |
Rental, $10
| VID-27
Bookmarks
Tell Three Friends About PACER
Bookmarks list PACER’s services and contact information. Updated 2001.
FREE (up to 50) |
50+ copies, $.50 each
| PHP-c58s
Book and Audio
This series of five booklets teach and encourage parents of young children (birth to age 5.) All are simply worded and beautifully illustrated with photos of children and families of various ethnic/cultural groups. 2000. (See Translations for Hmong and Spanish.)
$5 | 10+, $4.50 each | 100+, $4 each
Written in the child's voice, engaging booklets with focus on development.
I Am My Child’s First Teacher | LPA-35S
English, Hmong, Spanish
Hopeful and supportive, this booklet focuses on the strengths developed and the challenges faced by many parents of a young child with a disability.
Lovable Me! A Guide to Your Baby | LPA-32S
English, Hmong, Spanish
Lovable Me! A Guide to Your Preschooler | LPA-34S
English, Hmong, Spanish
Lovable Me! A Guide to Your Toddler | LPA-33S
English, Hmong, Spanish
This engaging, encouraging booklet presents ways parents help children learn through everyday activities.
My Child Has a Disability | LPA-36S
English, Hmong, Spanish
Audio
FAMILY STRENGTHS Series Audio Tapes
Accompanies Family Strength Series Books. Covers the text from the book series. All five books are on a single tape. 2001.
$3 |
10+ copies, $2 each | 100+ copies, $1 each
| LPA-38S
Handouts Free to Download
| $1.50 per request | 10+ copies, $.50 each
Transition Parent Briefs Free to Download
Brochures
Effective Advocacy: Guidelines to help parents help their children
A brochure for organizations or individuals who help parents develop the skills they need to advocate effectively for their children with special needs. 2001.
$1 |
10+ copies, $.50 each
| PHP-a13s
What You Should Know About Rights
A brochure for parents and educators about their rights to special education services when a child has an IEP. 2000.
$8 |
price per 25 copies
| JJ-5s
What You Should Know About Special Education
Parent’s and children’s rights if the child has a disability and is in the juvenile justice system. 2000.
$8 |
price per 25 copies
| JJ-6s
Who We Are
Summarizes PACER’s projects, workshops, and resources. 2005.
FREE |
PHP-c37S
Record Keeping Folders
Special Education Record Keeping Folders
Parents can keep important papers related to their child’s education plus helpful tips on working with your child’s school. 2004.
1-10, $10 each | 11-100, $8 each |
101-500 copies, $7 each | 501+ copies, $5 each
| PHP-a5s
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