En este episodio, nuestras anfitrionas invitadas, Citlali Valdés y Miriam Galán, comparten una conversación sobre la Educación Especial (SPED) desde la perspectiva de las familias.

Hablan sobre:

• Cómo solicitar una evaluación para tu hijo(a)
• La experiencia con el IEP y el acceso a documentos importantes
• Los desafíos de encontrar recursos y trabajar con el personal escolar y comunitario
• Organizaciones y apoyos disponibles, incluyendo Azul Esperanza y otros recursos para familias hispanohablantes.

Si estás comenzando el proceso de Educación Especial o buscas orientación y apoyo, este episodio es para ti.

Escúchalo y encuentra los recursos mencionados en las notas del episodio. ¡Compártelo con otras familias que puedan beneficiarse de esta información!

Línea de ayuda en español para iniciar el proceso de Educación Especial (SPED): AYUDAKC (1-844-298-3252)

Recursos:

• Azul Esperanza Website: https://azulesperanza.org/

• Azul Esperanza Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17PYwKFh9a/?mibextid=wwXIfr

• Understood.org

• Missouri Parent Bill of Rights

• Missouri Procedural Safeguards

• Evaluation - Parent Referral Flow Chart

• mofamilytofamily.org

• www.missouriparentsact.org/welcome-to-missouri-parents-act-in-spanish

  
  

  In this episode, our guest hosts, Citlali Valdés and Miriam Galán, share a conversation about Special Education (SPED) from the perspective of families.

  They discuss:

  • How to request an evaluation for your child

  • The IEP experience and how to access important documents

  • The challenges of finding resources and working with both school staff and community providers

  • Organizations and support available, including Azul Esperanza and other resources for Spanish-speaking families

  If you're just beginning the Special Education process or are looking for guidance and support, this episode is for you.

  Listen now and find all of the resources mentioned in the episode notes. Be sure to share it with other families who may benefit from this information!

  Spanish-language hotline for help starting the Special Education (SPED) process: AYUDAKC (1-844-298-3252)

  Resources:

  • Azul Esperanza Website: https://azulesperanza.org/

  • Azul Esperanza Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17PYwKFh9a/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  • Understood.org

  • Missouri Parent Bill of Rights

  • Missouri Procedural Safeguards

  • Evaluation – Parent Referral Flow Chart

  • mofamilytofamily.org

  • Missouri Parents Act (Spanish): www.missouriparentsact.org/welcome-to-missouri-parents-act-in-spanish

  
  

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Missouri Procedural SafeguardsIEP Evaluation Parent Referral Flow Chart mofamilytofamily.orgmissouriparentsact.orgSpellers Documentaryhttps://i-asc.org/https://www.spellers.com/

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