FND PSN

08/05/2025

As school routines begin again, now is the time to review essential school bus safety with your child. Review the S.A.F.E. steps: Stay five steps back, always wait until the bus stops, face forward in the seat, and Exit carefully after checking for cars.

08/05/2025

Helping your child stay focused while studying can be tough, especially with screen distractions. ChatGPT’s new Study Mode provides a calm, focused environment where students can organize their thoughts, ask follow-up questions, and keep track of notes, all in one place. Learn more about how this tool can support learners at home: https://t.co/7ZndVHx2OF.

08/02/2025

Please join us on facebook.com/ParentSupportNetworkFL on August 2nd at 5 PM for an AI-presented "How to Participate in Virtual Meetings".

In some situations, it may be impossible for participants to attend special education meetings in person. In those cases, technology provides the opportunity to participate virtually via the Internet or telephone. Many types of meetings, including IEP and 504 Plan meetings can be conducted virtually.

08/01/2025

Students who develop self-determination skills have a stronger chance of success by focusing on essential abilities needed during adolescence. Key components of self-determination include self-awareness, personal management, effective communication, speaking up for oneself, navigating systems, decision-making, goal setting, and problem-solving. These experiences allow young individuals to explore their strengths in expressing their needs and making informed choices. Adult outcomes for the students were assessed using a scale completed by parents.

08/01/2025

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here! From August 1 through August 11, families can save on essential school supplies, clothing, and more without paying sales tax. This is a great time to stock up on items your child needs for the new school year. Many learning aids and some electronics are also included.

For a complete list of approved tax-free items, visit:
https://buff.ly/EQEEwna

08/01/2025

You're invited to join our AI presentation for an engaging conversation about the power of self-determination in students. This Friday, August 1, at 1:00pm for FB Live. When young people build self-determination skills, they gain the confidence and tools to speak up for themselves and make meaningful choices that shape their futures.

This session will explore essential elements of self-determination, including:

Understanding self and others

Personal management

Effective communication

Self-advocacy

Advocacy within systems

Decision-making

Goal setting

Problem-solving

These foundational skills help students recognize their strengths, develop a sense of agency, and build a strong voice for their own lives. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and empowering session!

PSN-AI-Nuts & Bolts of Self-determination Skill Building

08/01/2025

You're invited to join our AI presentation for an engaging conversation about the power of self-determination in students. When young people build self-determination skills, they gain the confidence and tools to speak up for themselves and make meaningful choices that shape their futures.

This session will explore essential elements of self-determination, including:

Understanding self and others

Personal management

Effective communication

Self-advocacy

Advocacy within systems

Decision-making

Goal setting

Problem-solving

These foundational skills help students recognize their strengths, develop a sense of agency, and build a strong voice for their own lives. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and empowering session!

PSN-AI-Nuts & Bolts of Self-determination Skill Building

07/31/2025

Concert venues nationwide are making meaningful changes to welcome fans with sensory processing needs better. Live Nation has partnered with KultureCity to certify 25 of its venues in the U.S. and Canada as sensory-friendly spaces. These locations now offer staff trained to support individuals with invisible disabilities and features like quiet zones, sensory bags, and clear signage. With more venues set to join the initiative this fall, families will have greater access to live music experiences that are more comfortable, accessible, and supportive for everyone. Learn more about the venues available at - https://buff.ly/3IMH3JE.

07/31/2025

Welcome to Our Early Intervention Mini-Topical Series!
"Give a child an intervention, and they will learn for a day."
"Give a family Early Intervention Services, and the child will learn throughout their lifetime."
Sassafrass Mittleman, Parent Trainer with POPIN will join Jeanne Petit (PSN) for an interactive and informative series that will take you from the Beginning of your Journey to the Beginning of School. We hope these presentation will help parents prepare and become more confident as they begin the Special Education journey!

07/31/2025

Please join us for an AI-presented webinar on Thursday, July 31st at 3 PM, as we discuss the art of collaborative communication.

As advocates, we must come to the table prepared, well-organized, and knowledgeable of our students' rights within the IDEA. We must also understand our own body language, use active listening techniques, and be ready to contribute with a collaborative mindset.

This can be difficult, especially in moments of dispute, but it is still more beneficial than not. It is important to understand that all the professionals we encounter are here for the benefit of our children. Knowing this, miscommunications still can and will occur, and disputes are natural. Let's take the emotion out of advocacy. It's still true that you can catch more bees with honey than with vinegar.

07/31/2025

Dear Families do you have a Love one receiving ESE education?
This Mini Topical is for you! Les't Learn to Succeed

Collaborative Communication. In this presentation you will learn about different forms of communication to help you effectively speak up for your loved one.
Effective Parents-Teachers Conference. This presentation will explain setting expectations for the meeting, developing a meeting agenda and goals to help facilitate a productive meeting.
Differentiated Instruction. In this presentation participants will learn about Differentiated Instruction, also known as Differentiated Learning.

¡It is NOT only a Mini- Topical, it is an opportunity to Learn and participated in a meaningful way in the IEP Meeting!

Les't Learn to Succeed! This Mini Topical is for you! Les't Learn to Succeed Collaborative Communication. In this presentation you...

07/31/2025

We invite you to join our Parent Training Coordinator, Josefina Gonzalez, who will present Differentiated Instructions on July 31th at 1:00 p.m. on FB Live.

In this session, participants will learn about “Differentiated Instruction,” also known as Differentiated Learning. The presenter will demonstrate the impact today’s technology has on teaching, and on developing a child’s literacy skills, language development, reading and writing skills. These low-cost or free programs are methods that will provide varying instructional strategies that can be used at home and school. Please join us and learn some fun, practical methods that can be taught to every child with any learning preference at any age.