Connecting for Kids on Facebook Connecting for Kids on Instagram Connecting for Kids on Twitter Connecting for Kids on Pinterest
  • Home |
  • Join us |
  • Get Involved |
  • Donate
Log in
Log in with Facebook Log in with Google
Forgot password
Connecting for Kids logo: You're not alone.

 

  • Home
  • Register
    • Adult Programs
      • Behavior Chats
      • Interactive Workshops
      • Speaker Series
      • Support Programs
      • Online Support
      • Outings
      • Parent Match
    • Programs with My Child
      • Family Outings
      • Music Therapy & More
      • Teach Me to Play
      • Consults
    • En Español
    • Resource Fairs
      • Lorain County Resource Fair
        • 2022 Organizations
      • Meet and Greet
        • 2022 Organizations
      • Resource Fair Tips
        • Camp Questions
        • Therapist Questions
        • Social Skills Group Questions
      • Vendor Information
    • Fundraising Events
    • Adapted Library Programs
    • Health and Safety
  • Resources
    • Service Provider Directory
    • Family Education Topics
    • Resource Guides
    • How-To Guides
    • Parks & Playgrounds
  • Awareness
    • Parking Lot Safety
    • Sensory
    • Wandering
    • You Don't Know Campaign
  • About
    • Get Involved
      • Join
      • Volunteer
      • Donate
      • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Monthly Connect
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Your Privacy
      • Website
      • Photography/Recording
    • Translation

Home   »   Resources  »  Resource Guides

A school-aged boy writes on a chalk board

Does your child struggle in school? Is homework a nightly challenge? Are you concerned that your child may need an IEP? Or, is your child already receiving special education services, but you're not sure if they're the right ones? Or, are you just looking for new ways to help your child in school?

This page will acquaint you with some of the resources available for families whose children are struggling in school. In each case, we've taken the top four resources recommended by local experts in the field to help you get started. Additional resources may be found by using the View More links that follow each section.

Just Getting Started?

Families who are just beginning to develop a concern about their child's academics or school behavior may benefit from Connecting for Kids' Empower the Parent program. This step-by-step resource shows you how to get started finding help for your child. We also encourage residents of the Connecting for Kids service area to contact us for personalized support.

You're Not Alone.

In addition to the resources on this page, CFK offers opportunities to learn and connect with other families.

To Connect:

  • With other CFK Families who have similar experiences
  • With local pediatric experts
  • 1:1 with a CFK Family Resource Specialist

To Learn More:

  • Download Podcasts of CFK Speakers
  • Explore concerns that can cause education issues
  • Find Funding Resources
  • How to Choose a Mental Health Provider

The recommendations provided on the remainder of this page were made by The Arc of Greater Cleveland / The Arc of Ohio and the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities.

Recommended Organizations

The following organizations have been identified as places to get more information and support:

The Arc of Greater Cleveland & The Arc of Ohio

1-216-622-0755
thearcofgreatercleveland.org
View in Provider Directory

1-800-875-2723
thearcofohio.org

*Featured*

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)

1-440-882-3141
ocecd.org
View in Provider Directory

* Featured *

Connecting for Kids

CFK maintains a list of alternate education providers and tutors in the Provider Directory. To view providers, click Alternative School or Tutors in the Program/Service column.

Ohio Department of Education

1-877-644-6338
education.ohio.gov

(Scholarships, guidelines and accountability)

In addition to the recommended organizations above, there are a number of other organizations supporting education issues.

View more organizations...

Recommended Books

Learn more about education from recommended books:

Book Cover: Wrightslaw by Wright and Wright

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition

P. Wright, ESQ, and P. Wright

Library Partners | Amazon Smile

Book Cover: From Emotions to Advocacy by Wrigth and Wright

Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide
P. Wright, ESQ, and P. Wright

Library Partners | Amazon Smile

Book Cover The IEP from A to Z by Twachtman-Cullen and Twachtman-Bassett

The IEP from A to Z: How to Create Meaningful and Measurable Goals and Objectives
D. Twachtman-Cullen and J. Twachtman-Bassett

Library Partners | Amazon Smile

Book Cover: All About IEPs by Wright and Wright

Wrightslaw: All About IEPs

P. Wright, ESQ, and P. Wright

Library Partners | Amazon Smile

View more books...

Recommended Websites, Downloads & Apps

Families may benefit from the following websites, downloads and mobile applications (apps):

A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education from Ohio Department of Education

View

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): What You Need to Know from NCLD's Understood portal

View

Wrightslaw online resource for special education law

View

The Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans from NCLD's Understood portal

View

View more websites, downloads and apps...


  • About Us |
  • Board of Directors |
  • Staff |
  • Privacy |
  • Contact Us |
  • Donate |
  • Join Us
Hyland Software logo
Parker logo
Website sponsored by Hyland Software and Parker.

Call, text or email:

Phone: 1-440-570-5908
Español: 1-440-907-9130
Email: info@connectingforkids.org

Address:

P.O. Box 45372
Westlake, Ohio 44145

Copyright 2015-2022, Connecting for Kids of Westlake

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software