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Special Parent Information Network: Hawaii

Resources, support & information for families with children with disabilities

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Special Education Advisory Council

SEAC is a State Advisory Panel mandated by IDEA. They meet once a month during the school year to discuss the unmet needs of students with disabilities.

SPIN's New Infographics

SPIN has developed a number of informational materials for families. Click on the infographic tab to see what's new.

Welcome to the SPIN Website! Take a look around for resources, information, the latest Newsletter articles and more!

SPIN has two websites: SPIN Hawaii (you are here) provides links to our Parent Guide to Special Education, our SPIN Resource Guide, current and archived SPIN Newsletters, infographics and more! Check out the SPIN Conference website for updates on the next conference, workshop videos, community resource links and helpful handouts for families.

Family Support Groups
Family to Family support is one of the most important links in creating community relationships, advocacy and information sharing.
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Information and Referrals
Agencies, both private and government, provide services and information to families in need.
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Health Services
Health services can range from birth to adult, direct services to case management.
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Education
Most special education services in Hawaii are delivered within the Department of Education, but there are some exceptional programs in the private sector as well.
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Conflict Resolution
When you have a disagreement about your child's special education services or you need a someone to speak on you or your child's behalf, its nice to know there are agencies working for families and kids.
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Miscellaneous Resources
There are so many wonderful agencies and groups in Hawaii to serve families and their special children. We are proud to showcase a few here.
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Smarter, Balanced Assessments

The Smarter Balanced Assessment is the statewide assessment Hawaii has chosen to measure the progress of students in reading and math.  Below is an article we posted last year.  

spinhawaiii •November 6, 2014Current Issue accomodations, Assessments, supports

Assistive Technology Workshop with Therese Willkomm

  Therese Willkomm, PhD, will be conducting a 2 day workshop on how to turn everyday items into thousands of solutions for assistive technology and how to use apps and tech to support individuals with disabilities. The cost is $130 for the 2 days and includes breakfast, lunch and snack. …

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spinhawaiii •November 3, 2014Event Assistive, Workshop
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  • SPIN – Special Parent Information Network

    1010 Richards Street, Room 118
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    spin@doh.hawaii.gov
    Phone: 808-586-8126
    Fax: 808-586-8129

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