Parent Resources

The USD 232 Special Services Department has put together a variety of resources to help the families in our district. Please use the links below to learn more about the variety of materials and services available.

Parent Resources

USD 232 SPED Parent Guidebook to the IEP Process
The USD 232 Special Services Department developed a guidebook to help parents & guardians of a student with exceptionalities who receives special education services. This resource will help you understand the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the importance of your participation in developing your child’s IEP.
KSDE Transition in the IEP
What Parents & Students Need to Know from the Kansas Department of Education.
SPED Parent Resource Directory
The USD 232 Special Services Advisory Committee has helped develop a Parent Resource Directory, specifically created for the families in our area who are raising children with special needs. There is a wide variety of resources listed in this directory from mainly local organizations and are being provided as a convenience to the families in our district.
Gifted Information Packet for Parents
Parents and guardians often wonder how children are identified for gifted services. The Gifted Information Packet for Parents has information about this process and should answer many frequently asked questions.