Educational Resources
LIFE (Learning is Fundamental for Everyone)
Walter Brownley Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee funded this project entitled "LIFE (Learning Is Fundamental for Everyone) with Sickle Cell Disease" which focused on educational needs of school age children with sickle cell disease. We strive to sustain the project now that the original fundind has ended. Goals of the project include:
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1) Increasing the capacity of the Family Advocate to assist more patients and families, improving adherence with routine care and evidence-based healthcare guidelines for sickle cell disease.
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2) Increase parent and student education on 504 and IEP educational plans and teach advocacy skills to parents to use at the school through one on one meetings with the Family Advocate as well as workshops where families will receive education about 504 Plan/IEP and the legal assistance process. In addition, parents will be encouraged to share sickle cell resources with teachers and school nurses.
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3) Link families to the sickle cell disease community and resources through events, educational materials, conferences, interactive community websites, and distribution of children’s books to families.
What are 504 and IEP Plans?
Education Videos and Websites
What is Specially Designed Instruction?
Virginia PTA Advocacy Webinars and Resources
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia School Resource Page
Additional Resources
Message from Washington Parent
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Online Teaching Resources for Families and Educators
If your child is home-schooled, or home sick for an extended period, set your family up for success with distance learning tips and schedules for kids at home. You'll find helpful resources from Common Sense and other trusted organizations on a range of topics, from using Zoom to managing anxiety and supporting social and emotional well-being. Welcome to your go-to guide for giving your kid a positive experience learning from home. Click here.
The Family Guide to At-Home Learning from the CEEDAR Center has practical strategies that work for helping children of all ages who may be struggling with an at-home learning task. Families may find these strategies useful when helping their children complete various reading, math, and/or behavioral tasks at home. View it on our website here.
Let NASA bring the universe into your home by clicking here!
Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at Home here.
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Advocates for Justice in Education
Click HERE for their very informative links to newsletters and publications.
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Parents Place of Maryland Back to School and Other Resources
Click HERE! to find resources from PPMD. They will be updating this section frequently, so be sure to check and see what new resources are available to support you and your family's needs. You can also join their "Coffee Conversations" here:
First Mondays 12pm - Families with a child in Middle or High School
First Tuesdays 1pm - Families with a child Birth – Kindergarten
First Thursdays 12pm - Families with an Elementary child
Third Wednesdays 1pm - Spanish Speaking families
Calendar - See calendar for other groups and events
