This page brings together trusted resources to help families, educators, and community members support children with special needs, behavior concerns, and emotional wellness.
All links and materials have been selected with care to support the Havasuwa Baaja Tribe and other remote Indigenous communities.
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### 🧩 Special Education & Disability - [Wrightslaw](https://wrightslaw.com) – Information about special education law, rights, and advocacy - [Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/) – Clear explanations of IEPs, 504 Plans, and IDEA - [Understood.org](https://www.understood.org/) – Resources for learning and attention differences
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### 🤝 Parenting & Behavior - [Positive Discipline](https://www.positivediscipline.com) – Respectful parenting and classroom strategies - [Conscious Discipline](https://consciousdiscipline.com) – Behavior support through connection and structure - [CHADD](https://chadd.org) – Support for children with ADHD and their families
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### 🎥 Learning Videos & Webinars - [Laurie Frans on YouTube] – *Coming Soon*: Short videos about behavior, calming tools, and IEP help - [PACER Center Videos](https://www.pacer.org/workshops/) – Workshops and webinars for parents of children with disabilities
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### 🪶 Native-Specific Supports - [National Indian Education Association (NIEA)](https://www.niea.org) – Educational equity and cultural resources - [Tribal Child Welfare Information Exchange](https://www.nicwa.org) – Family and community-based supports - [National Center for Culturally Responsive Education Systems](https://nccrest.org) – Culturally appropriate tools for schools
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### 📞 Personal Support **Call or text Laurie at 580–302–0136** to: - Get help navigating these resources - Request printed materials - Learn how to apply them to your child or classroom
> “You don’t have to search alone. The right resource, shared at the right time, can change everything.”