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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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 PACERs Early Childhood program.
FREE |
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Record Keeping Folders
Special Education Record Keeping Folders - Somali Version
Parents can keep important papers related to their childs education plus helpful tips on working with your childs 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