PACER offers bilingual workshops, individual assistance and translated publications focusing on issues facing families from diverse backgrounds. The following publications have been translated into Somali.
Interactive
NEW! Special Education: What Do I Need to Know? (Somali version)
A 37 minute audio/video (translated in Spanish) overview of special education created to help parents of children with disabilities understand what special education is, how a child might get into special education, how to resolve disagreements, and what role parents play. 2009.
Developed by PACER Center, it is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
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This presentation is also available in English, Hmong, and Spanish
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Information Cards
Parent Information Cards - Somali Version
Laminated 3 x 5-inch cards detailing parent rights and responsibilities in special education as well as topics of discussion for IEP development that parents can bring with them to their child's IEP meetings. 2010.
$.25 |
100+ copies, $.20 each
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Books
Early Childhood Transition Guidebook - Somali Version
(download for free)
Helps parents understand the process that guides their child's transition from infant and toddler intervention services to other early childhood services at age three and includes strategies to use for a successful transition. 2011. Also available in English and Spanish.
$3.00 |
10+ copies, $2.50 each
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Brochures
COUNT ME IN Project
Describes the services of the PACER Puppet program.
FREE |
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Early Childhood Project
Outlines the activities of PACER's Early Childhood program.
FREE |
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Who We Are
Summarizes PACER’s projects, workshops, and resources. 2010.
FREE |
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Activity Cards
Let's Talk and Count! Activity Cards - Somali Version
Let’s Talk and Count! is an easy and fun way for parents to interact and help your child be ready for reading and counting. These cards will help build your child’s vocabulary and speaking skills, as well as increase your child’s early math skills. No special supplies are needed, just you and your child. (See Translations for Spanish and Hmong.)
$4 |
10+ copies, $2.50 each | 100+ copies, $2 each
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Record Keeping Folders
Special Education Record Keeping Folders - Somali Version
Parents can keep important papers related to their child's education plus helpful tips on working with your child's school. 2004.
1-10, $10 each |
11-100 copies, $8 each
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Handouts
Free to Download
| $1.50 per request | 10+ copies, $.50 each