This document provides resources for parents of exceptional students to assist with homework and academic support. It outlines district, state, community, county, and individual resources. District resources include accommodations for assignments, study skills training, and communication between school and home. State resources include the Department of Education website along with advocacy and support organizations. Community resources consist of non-profits that provide information, referrals, family support, and services. County resources vary but include parent centers, support groups, and links to local special education programs and agencies. The document concludes with homework tips for both parents and exceptional students.

1. PARENT RESOURCES
By:
De'Quantae Mason
Jenny Roberts
Kayla Scott
Patricia Crew
Scottie Madison

2. THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
RESOURCES
District resources
Community
resources
State resources
County resources

3. HOMEWORK HELP OR TIPS FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

4. DISTRICT RESOURCE
 Give clear and appropriate assignments
 Make sure students and parents have information regarding the policy on missed and late assignments,
extra credit, and available adaptations.
 Make homework accommodations
 Provide additional one-on-one assistance to students.
 Teach Study Skills
 Identify a location for doing homework that is free of distractions.
 Use a homework calendar
 Coloring the square for the day green if homework was completed and returned
 Ensure clear home/school communication
 Providing a list of suggestions on how parents might assist with homework. For
example, ask parents to check with their children about homework daily

5. STATE RESOURCE
 Virginia Department of Education website;
www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed
 Home-VA Family Special Education Connection
 Education|The Arc of Virginia
 Special Education Resources for Virginia Families – Legal Aid
Justice
 PEATC – Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center –
Informative
 Virginia’s College Guide for Students With Disabilities –
Eastern…
 A Life 4 Me
 Get Ready for College: A Resource for Teens with Disabilities
(Center for Transition Innovations, VCU)
 Understood.org
 The Office of Specialized Education Facilities and Family
Engagement
 Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities at George Mason

6. COMMUNITY RESOURCE
 The ARC- one of the nations largest community based organizations developed to help
support and provide support to parents of exceptional children. The ARC provides
information on education and on individuals with exceptionalities, does referrals, advocates,
and provides family support.
 Parents Helping Parents- a community based organization that provides support, training, and
information to parents of exceptional children no matter their age.
 Family Voices- a community based organization which works to provide families of
exceptional children with health care they need for their child
 The Friendship Circle- an international community based organization that helps to support
families while providing exceptional individuals with volunteer services, opportunities to play
sports, teach on important life skills, and provide with different experiences such as camping.
 Goodwill industries- community based organization that provides coaching, training, support,
financial, housing and clothing assistance and much more to families of exceptional
individuals.
 Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) provides families with support,
information, and assistance as well as offering community engagement services (Young,
2017).

7. COUNTY RESOURCE
 Some counties may vary on the amount of resources they have available but are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
 Parent Resource Centers (PRC) are offered though the county public school system established by the U.S. Department of Education. PRC assist
parents and families of children with disabilities in becoming active in their students education.
 PRC also provides information concerning:
 · Tutors
 · Parental Support Groups
 · Lending Libraries
 · Community Events and Activities
 · Camps and Child Care Information
 · Contacts for your local Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
 · Links and Contact Information for agencies, financial assistance, transportation, etc.
 County Government also offers resources through the Disability Service Board (DSB), a committee which assist in providing additional resources
to families such as food pantries, rental and utilities assistance.

8. HOMEWORK TIPS FOR PARENTS OF
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS:
 Make sure your child has a quiet place with limited or no distractions to do
their work and that they have the school supplies they may need close at
hand.
 Be your child’s cheerleader and encourage and praise them to get their
work done.
 Know your child’s limits and give them breaks to avoid frustration. If they
struggle in math, stay close by to help when it is time for math homework.
 While your child is doing homework be a role model and read quietly, pay
bills, or make grocery lists. This way your child sees you also working.

9. HOMEWORK TIPS FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS:
 Pick a good time to do your homework. If you are burnt out from the
day and need a break, allow yourself a mind break with homework time
in mind.
 Stay organized! Keep a homework journal and plan out projects that
will take more time to complete. Make sure to keep your papers in one
place so you can find them, complete them, and turn them in on time.
 Do the hard work first or the work that you dislike the most then do the
easy work last.
 If you don’t know how to do something or don’t understand the
directions it is ok to ask. Communication is key!

10. REFERENCES
 Five Homework Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities. (n.d.). Retrieved December 07, 2017, from
http://www.ldonline.org/article/Five_Homework_Strategies_for_Teaching_Students_With_Learning_Disabilities
 Strategies for Meeting All Students' Needs. April 24, 2012
(https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/04/24/tln_wasserman_strategies.html) By: Laurie Wasserman
 Young, J. (2017). 10 Special Needs Organizations You Should Know About - Friendship Circle - Special Needs
Blog. Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog. Retrieved 8 December 2017,
from http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2016/01/14/10-special-needs-organizations-you-should-know-about/