Families—this is page is just for you. We want your suggestions for additional information or links that would be helpful to you as an MSSD family member.

School Resources:

• Parent-Student Handbook
• Key Contact Information for the Clerc Center
• MSSD Athletics
• The Eagle Daily
The daily newsletter at MSSD with information on activities, events, and happenings in the school and residence halls during the academic year.
• Moving Forward
  Information relating to MSSD's Accreditation for Growth process
• Residence Education Home page

 Additional Resources for Families:

• FERPA
  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/l
• Procedural Safeguards
Procedural Safeguards in ASL
Procedural Safeguards in Adobe Acrobat file (PDF)
Procedural Safeguards (Spanish) in Adobe Acrobat file (PDF)
• KidsWorld Deaf Net
  KWDN is a national communication network for parents and professionals involved in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children
• Literacy Resources
Shared Reading Project
SRP is designed to teach parents and caregivers how to read to their deaf and hard of hearing children using American Sign Language, and to use strategies to make book sharing most effective.
• Family Involvement Resources
Families Count!
An opportunity for families to come together and experience fellowship while enjoying math-related games and activities.
Sharing Results Papers:
• We are Equal Partners: Recommended Practices for Involving Families in Their Child’s Educational Program
• A Look at the Decisions Hispanic Families Make After the Diagnosis of Deafness
• A Look at Rural Families Weighing Educational Options
Winter 2002 issue of Odyssey
This issue was devoted to families and teachers, home and school—the partnerships that enable our children to succeed.
• Transition Resources
Transition Homepage
DecisionMaker
This exciting new program provides deaf and hard of hearing students with opportunities to develop the critical transition skills of planning and decision making.

 Clerc Center Resources :

• Odyssey
• World Around You
• Clerc Center Products Catalog
• Sign up for the Clerc Center's News and Notables