NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

The contest is open to all school-age children in the Conroe ISD School District.

The contest begins on January 1, 2025, and ends on January 31, 2025

Download the color sheet, create a masterpiece, and

Submit your entry via email to parentresourcecenter@conroeisd.net

Entry must include the student's full name, and campus.

Limit one (1) entry per student.

The Parent Resource Center will select one winner from each campus to receive a very special gift on January 31, 2025 , and a feature in the PRC newsletter.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/QvsdjiuQnBtp7YVN7

Join us next weekend. Flyer attached. Each family gets a copy of When Oliver Speaks. https://www.amazon.com/When-Oliver-Speaks-Kimberly-Garvin/dp/099902101X

Families with kids/teens who stutter are invited to join us at the catfe'.

Come hang with us, cuddle cats, and play games. https://lonestarpawzcatfe.com/

Jan 18th from 5-7 pm

Lone Star Paws CATfe'

8209 Broadway St. #103

Pearland, TX 77581

RSVPs are open now.

They don't have an age limit so use your discretion about toddlers or young children. Check out the catfe's

FAQs. Siblings allowed. Just give a heads-up on how many people are coming. This is FREE for families to attend. Space might be limited depending on how many sign up

Quick Tip:

Have difficulty with a student hitting the home button on their iPad to escape the app you want him or her to work in? Use Guided Access. Guided Access limits your device to a single app and lets you control which features are available. This is especially helpful for those students who want to exit an app rather than complete the requested task. Here are the instructions:

How to set up Guided Access:

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility, then turn scroll down to Guided Access. Turn Guided Access on.

2. Tap on Passcode Settings, then tap set Guided Access passcode.

3. Enter a passcode, then re-enter it. Make sure and write down the passcode so you have it to refer to if you or other staff members forget it.

Start a Guided Access session:

1. Open the app that you want the student to use. Triple-click the home button.

2. If you want parts of your screen to stop responding to touch, use one finger to circle those areas. You can move or resize the circle, or tap the X to remove it. If you need training in

these or other higher level function of Guided Access contact AT for training.

3. Tap Guided Access, then tap Start.

To end a Guided Access session:

Triple-click the home button, enter the Guided Access passcode, then tap End.

Chuck E. Cheese (1st Sunday of the month)

Chuck E. Cheese strives to make sure that all of their guests with special needs, including autism and sensory issues, have a fun time at the restaurant! Chuck E. Cheese is now celebrating Sensory Sensitive Sunday on the 1st of every month, where they open two hours early to accommodate those children with special needs. On Sensory Sensitive Sunday, they turn down the music and reduce background noise for those who need it most so everyone can enjoy themselves without distractions from other patrons around them.

AMC Theatres (3 Houston locations)

The Autism Society has partnered up with AMC Theatres to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience. AMC is dimming the lights and turning down sound so that people on any spectrum can get up close and personal (or as personal as they dare) while watching their favorite movies! This new Sensory Friendly Film program will be available on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Be sure to check out their upcoming schedule to see what movies will be showing soon.

MORE DETAILS: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films

We Rock the Spectrum – Houston

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is committed to providing an environment where children can explore their world without fear. When it’s time to have some fun, We Rock the Spectrum is there for you with plenty of sensory-safe equipment and activities for your special needs children; all the way to providing you a “break” with multiple levels of child care involvement for both parents and kids.

MORE DETAILS: https://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/locations

Nasa – Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston is now a CERTIFIED Autism center! Space curators have implemented special training for staff along with inspections and improvements to accommodate children, adults, and families of all abilities. One of the coolest things about Space Center Houston is its reduced sensory areas where visitors can experience science and space exploration without feeling too overwhelmed by their surroundings. These calm, dark spaces make even loud noises like rockets easy to handle for those who have trouble processing information through touch or sight!

MORE DETAILS: https://spacecenter.org/event/sensory-friendly

LifePath is a post-secondary educational program designed specifically for neurodiverse students. Our program is dedicated to fostering independence, self-determination, and understanding of college-level expectations. We also help students practice essential social skills and explore career opportunities.

To discuss how LifePath can meet the unique needs of your students, we would be happy to arrange a personalized meeting with you or schedule a campus visit. Additionally, please find an attached flyer that you can share with potential LifePath students.

Starting Monday, January 13, LifePath will begin accepting applications. Registration for information sessions is now open, with the first session scheduled for Wednesday, January 29. For more details and to register, please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/lifepath.

Believe Dental provides care across the whole spectrum of neurodiversity. We offer cleanings and exams for neurotypical and high-functioning patients; for those who require behavior modification or sedation, we offer a variety of treatment options.

In addition to serving individuals with I/DD, we provide comprehensive, compassionate dental care for patients who suffer from dementia, fear, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions, as well as their family members.

For more information

https://believedental.com/

MiddleGalaxy is a fun, video-game-like experience for students to explore different careers. This is through Texas OnCourse and all students have free access.

Texas Career Check - Explore Careers and Education- Be sure to do interest profiler under career section- https://texascareercheck.com/

Texas Gear Up High School- explore jobs- Click High School Resources

https://www.txcte.org/resource/gearup-resources

Roadtrip Nation- Explore jobs- Films and Videos of different job fields

https://roadtripnation.com/

CareerOneStop – Interest assessment with career exploration resources

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/careers/interest-assessment.aspx

O*net Interest Profiler- find a career that interests you

https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

My Next Move- explore Careers

https://www.mynextmove.org/

Texas Reality Check- can you afford your lifestyle

https://texasrealitycheck.com/

Texas Transition Network- Resources for Students and Parents

https://www.texastransition.org/

Additional Resources

· Get Ready for College: A Resource for Teens with Disabilities – https://centerontransition.org/getReady self-paced virtual course for high school students with disabilities interested in college;

· National Center for College Students with Disabilities Clearinghouse - https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/prospective-college-students.html;

· Think College: resource for developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disabilities www.thinkcollege.net;

· Understood: 7 Things to Know About College Disability Services: https://www.understood.org/.

· Apply Texas- used to apply for all schools in Texas https://www.applytexas.org

· FAFSA- Used to apply for financial aid for school https://studentaid.gov

Prof Sp Ed/Parent Liaison

Special Education

M-F from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Email: parentresourcecenter@conroeisd.net
Website: www.conroeisd.net
Location: 701 North 3rd Street, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-8209

The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.

The resources shared in this newsletter are for informational purposes only and do not constitute approval by the Parent Resource Center, Conroe ISD.