Family Support Network/HOPE

Family Support Network/HOPE FSN/HOPE provides support and information for families who have children with disabilities in the Catawba Valley/Foothills area of NC.

FSN/HOPE is an affiiliate of the Family Support Network of North Carolina made up of local Family Support Network programs and the Family Support Network University Office. FSN/HOPE operates the HOPE Parent Resource Center funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The major goal of the HOPE PRC is to provide information, training, and assistance for parents who have children, ages birth - 26, with disaiblities.

12/24/2025

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12/24/2025

In the data-based individualization (DBI) framework, when a student demonstrates limited response to a validated intervention delivered with fidelity, educators use diagnostic data to determine how to best intensify the intervention. Errors in students’ oral reading and spelling are examples of informal diagnostic data that educators may use to better understand students’ skill gaps.

This NEW tip sheet provides an overview of how to analyze students’ errors in oral reading and spelling and use this information to better align interventions with students’ needs. https://intensiveintervention.org/resource/reading-spelling-error-analysis

12/24/2025

More than 130 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications!

Scholarships are available for students from all 100 counties, including for non-traditional students, and for students attending all types of institutions, including community colleges. Most scholarships close for applications at 11:59pm on March 3, 2026.

Click the link in comments to read more and apply today!

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12/18/2025

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This series will be led by a clinician and a parent of an individual with autism. We will emphasize finding the right starting point for your child as you ad...

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12/18/2025

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The Autism Society of North Carolina is committed to providing support and promoting opportunities which enhance the lives of individuals within the autism s...

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12/18/2025

A documentary follows a lawyer behind major Supreme Court wins for students with disabilities.

12/17/2025

It’s NOT just play dough…
It’s one of the easiest ways to support your child’s development through play. ⭐

Play dough is one of the most effective sensory materials in early childhood because it is open-ended, adaptable for all ages, and deeply engaging. Even better, it can be made easily at home.

👉 Simple No-Cook Play Dough Recipe
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ cup warm water (add gradually)
• Optional: food colouring or scent

Mix until a soft dough forms. Adjust with flour or water as needed.

Play dough may look simple, but the learning behind it is anything but.





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Hickory, NC
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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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FSN/HOPE is an affiliate of the Family Support Network of North Carolina made up of local Family Support Network programs and the Family Support Network University Office. FSN/HOPE operates the HOPE Parent Resource Center funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The major goal of the HOPE PRC is to provide information, training, and assistance for parents who have children, ages birth - 26, with disabilities.