Arkansas Department Of Human Services Eligibility is determined based on income, resources, arkansas residency, so that the parent can engage in work or education and training activities. http://www.arkansas.gov/dhhs/dco/
Extractions: Director Division of County Operations Donaghey Plaza South 700 South Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 P.O. Box 1437 Mail Slot S301 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 Mission: To ensure the delivery of quality human services that strengthen the health and well-being of Arkansas' children, families and adults. The Arkansas DHHS Division of County Operations provides leadership and support for 86 county offices in 75 counties. The Division employs approximately 1800 Arkansans and has an annual operating budget of more than $210 million dollars. The Division is responsible for administering the following economic programs: ARKids First Program Contact your local county DHHS office for more information or call: ARKids First provides health insurance to children who otherwise might not get medical care.
Extractions: Van Buren School District - Our Children, Our Success! Van Buren School District is proud to offer the Parent / Teacher Resource Center as a resource liaison between parents and school. Workshops are provided throughout the year to help parents enrich their learning environment at home. It is also a work center for teachers and parent volunteers in the school district. The center offers a large selection of Ellison die-cuts for teachers to use to decorate their room, student desks, bulletin boards, etc. The die-cut machines can also be utilized to cut letters and cutouts for assigned projects students have throughout the year. Stop by to see the many cutting dies we have. If you don't know how to use the Ellison machines, no problem; we will gladly show you how! Take-home Computers The VBSD Parent Center offers the THC Program (Take-home Computer Program) FREE to Van Buren Families. Dell Laptop computers along with educational software are available to offer students another way to improve their academic skills. Training sessions are provided for the parent and child on proper care and use of the computer. THC Program participation letters are available in every VBSD school office.
Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center partners in their child s education; parent literacy training that leads to Click on the buttons below to search for resources outside of arkansas. http://aalrc.org/resources/familylit/index.aspx
Extractions: Skip Navigation Search Literacy Information Family Literacy Family Literacy Home Page American Library Assoc. Arkansas Family Literacy Partnership National Center for Family Literacy ... NIFL - Family Resource Notebook Resources Teacher / Tutor Student / Learner Advisory Council Family Literacy ... Library AALRC AALRC Home Page About Us Professional Development Register for Training ... Site Map Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center 3905 Cooperative Way Suite D Little Rock, AR 72209 Phone (501) 907-2490 Fax (501) 907-2492 Email info@aalrc.org Family literacy services are defined as: Services that are of sufficient intensity in terms of hours, and of sufficient duration, to make sustainable changes in a family and that integrate all of the following activities: For more information on Family Literacy, contact
State Resources For Gifted Education arkansas Association of Gifted education Administrators (AAGEA) Davis Hendricks,President parent Advocates for Gifted education http://ericec.org/fact/stateres.html
Extractions: This list includes State Department of Education offices responsible for gifted education and state-wide advocacy groups. For technical assistance, contact the individual listed for your state. State of the States, a book that provides state-by-state statistics and information, is available from Kristy Ehlers, listed under Oklahoma. State advocacy groups offer members a variety of services, including newsletters, conferences, and local resources. For current and detailed information on US State mandates governing gifted education, please visit Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform (TIGER) , and review their National Survey on the State governance of K-12 Gifted and Talented Education Reform (http://giftedtn.org/tiger/releases.htm). (70+ pages in .pdf format; Adobe Acrobat Reader required.) Alabama
Discover Arkansas, Home, Education The parent guide resources are provided by America s Career Resource Network For more information contact arkansas Career Resource Network Director at http://www.discoverarkansas.net/?PAGEID=67&SUBID=120
Single Parent Scholarships Single parents who wish to further their education will find program and scholarships Articles resources. more from your guide. arkansas Single parent http://singleparents.about.com/od/singleparentscholarships/
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Arkansas State HIV/AIDS Resources arkansas Statewide resources. Updated November, 2004 including individualand group therapy and parent education classes and groups http://www.projinf.org/org/Regionrsrc/AR.html
Extractions: Care and Treatment resource guide The list below includes community based organizations, medical services, government and other organizations that provide a range of services including access information and referrals to local services in your area. We hope you find this information helpful. Note: To report any problems with links or contact information, or to let us know of appropriate services you would like to recommend being listed, either fill out this form , or email web@projectinform.org Agency Arkansas State AIDS Hotline Phone
Counseling, Adult And Rehabilitation Education University of arkansas at Little Rock, Interpreter education Program community and parent resources in identifying and meeting educational interpreter http://www.ualr.edu/coedept/care/grant.htm
Extractions: Federal Grants Program Information Prospective Students Student Resources Federal Grants ... RSA Region VI The UALR Interpreter Education Program presently operates two federal grants to increase the supply of qualified interpreters in Arkansas and around the region. Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) RSA Region VI Interpreter Education Project (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) CFDA 84.160A OVERVIEW The Interpreter Education Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is funded to operate the RSA Region VI (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) Interpreter Education Project for the five year cycle which began October 1, 2000 and continues through September 30, 2005. One of ten regional programs funded for this current five year cycle, RSA Region VI consists of a 17 member consortium network of pre- and inservice training to: 1) train sign language, tactile, and oral and cued speech interpreters, 2) provide training workshops for interpreters to maintain their skills; and 3) provide training workshops for interpreters to raise their level of competence. Programming and training curricula for fiscal years 2000-2005 is addressing interpreter preparation at a variety of degree and certification levels through specific pre- and inservice training opportunities. Additionally, the Project aims to integrate curricula developed by the two national RSA projects on interpreting for culturally diverse populations and interpreting for individuals who are deaf-blind.
McDougalLittell.com- State-Specific Help educational resources for arkansas This US Department of education collection oflinks Link to parent resource centers, literacy resource centers, http://www.mcdougallittell.com/state/ar/links.cfm
Extractions: The Network of Regional Technology Consortia provides information on educational technology and professional development specific to your region. Discover new ways to access classroom resources, incorporate technology into your curriculum, and stay up-to-date on current education topics. Arkansas State and Local Libraries
Links And Resources Department of Workforce education arkansas Rehabilitation Services parent TRAININGAND INFORMATION PROJECT Wanda Stovall, Director arkansas Disability http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/cerebral_palsy_links_resources/state pages/arkansas
ADHD Resources By State arkansas DEPARTMENT OF education RULES AND REGULATIONS parent education ANDRESOURCE CENTER 4696 OVERLAND ROAD 478 BOISE, ID 83705 (208) 3425884 http://www.adhdnews.com/states.htm
Extractions: Home Alabama Alabama State Department of Education 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101 (334)242-9700 http://www.alsde.edu/ Alabama State Department of Education Special Education Services 1998 http://www.alsde.edu/speced/speced.html Alaska Alaska Department of Education Special Education in Alaska Who Are We? Requirements for Educators of Special Education in Alaska Special Education Directors in Alaska's School Districts Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA) Download bill, Public Law 105-17 Special Education Sites of Interest Schedules (1997-98 School Year): Conferences and Meetings Special Education Facts and Statistics: Alaska Department of Education Statistics and Reports Publications: "Alaska Special Education Handbook"; PDF format; DOWNLOAD the ZIPPPED version in PDF format "Special Education in Alaska: A Guide for Parents"; PDF format DOWNLOAD the ZIPPPED version in PDF format http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/home.html
Child Custody & Divorce Resources For Arkansas Child custody in arkansas. Includes change of custodial parent, It is fullof helpful information from education to advocacy to support and much more. http://www.custodysource.com/ar~1.htm
Extractions: Send This Page To A Friend Real help for people involved in child custody or divorce. Initial determination of custody or change of custody. This state by state listing of individuals, groups, companies, services, organizations and professionals can make a difference today. Just starting or starting over this is the place to begin. Net Detective An amazing new tool that allows you to find out "EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about your friends, family, neighbors, employees, and even your boss!" You can even check out yourself. It is all completely legal, and you can do it all in the privacy of your own home without anyone ever knowing. It's even better than hiring a private investigator. If you have a credit card or a checking account you can save by ordering direct, only $29.00. Parenting Classes Donaghey Plaza West, Slot 3430, P.O. Box 1437, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 No one likes to think that children in Arkansas are being harmed in any way. That's why Child Protective Services tries to keep children from being abused or neglected. It also helps parents learn how to care for their children better and helps make families stronger. (501) 682-8650 (800) 482-5964
Meet The Springdale Staff, Meet The Little Rock Staff (9) CoSponsor and Organize an Annual parent education Conference Insertsfor parenting in arkansas (over 40000 copies of each issues are distributed http://www.parenting-ed.org/aboutus.htm
Extractions: The Center for Effective Parenting attempts to positively impact children through a focus on improving parenting skills. The Center focuses its efforts in the areas of service, training, and research. By focusing efforts in these three areas the Center strives to have a significant impact not only on parents and children in Arkansas but also on parents and children across the nation. Program Overview The thirteen major focus areas of the program are: (1) Operate Parental Information and Resource Centers in Springdale and Little Rock, AR These two centers offer various services to parents and educators including offering parenting classes and providing resource materials. The centers will also serve as a technical/resource center for educators and other professionals. (2) Develop Partnerships and Collaborative Relationships The Center for Effective Parenting develops partnerships and collaborative relationships with other organizations in order to optimize the effectiveness of parent involvement and parent education strategies. (3) Provide Training Workshops in Building Home-School Partnerships A series of workshop modules addressing critical issues in increasing parental involvement in children's learning and in strengthening the partnership between home and school is disseminated to school personnel throughout the State of Arkansas.
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) parent Resource Center Regional Educational Laboratory Center for Effectiveparenting (arkansas) Dr. Nicholas Long Suite 113 614 East Emma http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=ar
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) arkansas Top Center for Effective Parenting (arkansas) Suite 113 614 East Emma Pacific resources for education and Learning (Hawaii) Suite 1300 http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_cd=PRC
Extractions: Arkansas ... Additional Educational Resources Welcome to the Arkansas educational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing Arkansas schools. From school fundraising to regional Parent Teacher Association contacts to classroom initiatives, the online resources below provide additional insight into these issues, as well as many other important concerns facing Arkansas schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. Arkansas PTA Arkansas Department of Education Arkansas Fundraising Tax Laws Arkansas Education Association ... Additional Arkansas Educational Resources School-Fundraisers.com - School Fundraising Programs that Work
Parent Resource Guide Helpful resources and advice for parents, law officials and educators. 1994 Summary Report, arkansas Attorney General s Youth Gang Task Force; http://www.gangwar.com/parent1.htm
Extractions: ATTENTION PARENTS: The following identifiers are for your use as a guidline only. Exercise caution in assuming that your child is involved in gang activity if one or more of the sighns are present. If one or more signs are present, communications with the child are crucial in determing the level, if any, of the child's involvement. WARNING SIGNS You should be concerned if your child: (1) admits to gang involvement; (2) is obsessed with one particular color of clothing or shows a desire for a particular logo over and over; (3) wears sagging pants (this in and of itself is not indicative of gang activity); (4) wears excessive jewelry with distinctive designs and may wear it only on either the right or left side of the body; (5) is obsessed with gangster-influenced music, videos and movies to the point of imitation; (6) withdraws from family with an accompanying change in demeanor;
Parenting The University of arkansas at Little Rock s College of education site is a The Libraries, education resources, and Parents sections are excellent. http://www.educationindex.com/parents/
Extractions: Parenting Resources Parents! Don't miss the new "Virtual Refrigerator Door." You can have your child's artwork posted online, free! A B C D ... P Q R S T U V W X Y Z In an easygoing first person style, this site offers links to many sites of interest to parents (especially to Moms, it seems), a list of General Resources for Women, and true birth stories. Yours is invited! An article with links concerning attention deficit disorder from the viewpoint of Boy Scout and Cub Scout leaders. This is the place to get information on The Adoptive Families of America, their mission, and their need for support. They have an online catalog of interest to adoptive parents. The US Department of Education and the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education encourage parents, grandparents, community and religious groups, and every caring adult to get involved in local schools. They include examples and detailed Web resources to help, because "Better Education is Everybody's Business!" ASD provides a Web site "for each of America's 106,000 K-12 schools" containing school information, phone numbers, calendars, and maps. If you're moving, you can get an idea of the public and private schools you'll find in your new area. A great resource!
