NCEF Resource List: Special Education Accommodation Access for disabled People to School Buildings Management and Design Guide Designing for Pupils with special Education needs special schools. http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/special_ed.cfm
Extractions: Offers guidance on construction of a new building, addition, or renovation of a magnet or charter school. Twelve exemplary projects are described, followed by guidance on funding, finding a home for the charter school, designing for autistic students, specialized school design, technology, site design and landscape architecture for urban schools, acoustics, indoor air quality, sustainable design, and design-build project delivery. A draft charter school operations plan and 36 references are included. 228p.
EVS-Accountability than ever on helping minority, limitedEnglish, and special-needs students . After all, why should nearly nine in 10 kansas schools meet the federal http://www.asbj.com/evs/04/accountability.html
Extractions: No doubt about it, No Child Left Behind brought tremendous changes to America's schools in the 2002-03 school year. States scrambled to add standardized tests. Schools beefed up programs aimed at struggling students. And, supporters say, the landmark legislation made schools focus more than ever on helping minority, limited-English, and special-needs students. But one thing No Child Left Behind didn't do was provide a true national system for grading schools. All schools in all states must meet test score goals called Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP. But exactly what that means varies widely from state to state. Each state has its own expectations and its own means of testing, making it tough to get an accurate picture of how the nation as a whole is performing. Take the following examples from the 2002-03 school year: Of course, Title I schools that don't meet AYP for two or more consecutive years face an increasing array of sanctions, ranging from having to offer student transfers to bringing in a completely new staff. So it isn't surprising that many educators look at the AYP disparity between states and wonder if it is fair. After all, why should nearly nine in 10 Kansas schools meet the federal guidelines in year one while nearly nine in 10 Florida schools fall short? WHY THE DIFFERENCES?
American Association Of School Administrators - The School 6 Charter schools don t adequately serve disabled children. Admittedly, somecharter schools do not adequately serve children with special needs today. http://www.aasa.org/publications/sa/2001_05/2001_manno.htm
Extractions: Alicia Henrikson , Journal-World Wednesday, August 18, 2004 Increasing federal regulations, mounting paperwork and tighter budgets are turning teachers away from one of the most challenging tasks in public schools: educating children with special needs. advertisement "The way it seems is that teachers are spending more time on paperwork than with students, or they are having to spend more time at home on paperwork," said Lawrence High School's Deb Engstrom, a special-education teacher for more than 20 years. As a new school year begins, school districts across Kansas are having an increasingly difficult time finding teachers for special-education classrooms. Dale Dennis, Kansas deputy commissioner of education, said there were about 100 vacancies statewide. "This has been No. 1 in the number of vacancies," Dennis said.
AAPD- He has also been a counselor at a camp for children with special needs, also a member of the Derby (kansas) Free Spirits physically disabled track team. http://www.aapd-dc.org/News/aapd/congressIT05release.html
Kansas City RideShare: Getting Around Kansas City Buses; Carpooling Bicycling; special needs (Elderly/disabled) Locate routeand fare information through the kansas City Area Transportation Authority. http://www.marc.org/rideshare/getaround.htm
Extractions: A gencies that provide transportation in the region, including populations served, service area, fees and contact information There are ways to travel around the metropolitan region other than driving single-occupant vehicles. Try carpooling or vanpooling, sharing a taxi, using public transit, or taking advantage of options for seniors and the disabled. These modes of transportation reduce the number of cars on the roads, which lessens traffic congestion, decreases air pollutants, and saves you money and commute time. Buses Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Doxys - Resources For The Disabled special needs (CA); special Families - (US); special schools - Mining Co.Guide to Disabilities (US); special schools - Petersons.com (US) http://www.growing.com/doxys/disabled.html
Jewish Heritage Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Jewish Education for special needs Children. Central Agency for Jewish Education YMCA Greater kansas City, Support Seniors for schools program http://www.jhf-kc.org/pastgrantawards2000.htm
Extractions: JEWISH HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY AGENCIES AWARDED GRANTS IN 2000 Purpose of Funding Accessible Arts, Inc. Purchase and install equipment and furniture for Resource Center American Stroke Foundation Conduct a professional audit and related financial services Purchase breathing machines for the indigent B'nai Brith Youth Organization Subsidize rent expenses Boy Scouts, Heart of America Council Support the Boy Scouts' Urban Scouting Program Boys and Girls Clubs of Eastern Jackson County Support training of staff and executive board Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater KC Support Project Learn and enroll students at four clubs Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater KC Cabot Westside Clinic Provide dental care to pregnant women. This is a challenge grant. Cabot Westside Clinic Print quarterly newsletter Camps for Kids Send special needs children to camp Cancer Action, Inc.
Children's TLC, Therapeutic Learning Center In Kansas City The children enrolled in Children s TLC preschool have special needs that are This includes working with infant/toddler services, public schools, http://www.childrenstlc.org/pages/pages/programs.html
Extractions: staff@ChildrensTLC.org Services Programs Therapeutic Services Social Work ... Natural Environment The programs at Children's TLC include both home/ community based services and center-based services for young children with disabilities. Home/community-based assistance may include special instruction, therapy(ies), counseling and consulting. Center-based preschool programs are provided in an environment where children are involved in play-based learning activities. These activities are designed to center on each child's individual strengths. In the center-based program a team of professionals work together collaboratively in the classroom to address all of the child's needs. Children with and without disabilities learn and play together at Children's TLC. The educational and therapeutic staff at Children's TLC has experience working with children with many different disabilities. These include; spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, arthrogryposis, seizure disorder, bronchopulmonary dyplasia, Down Syndrome, cardiac concerns, hearing impaired, developmental delay, Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Autism, post CVA, post burn, head injured, skeletal deformities, multiple congenital abnormalities, learning disabled, prematurity and other neurological disorders. In addition, the Children's TLC staff has worked with many children with rare syndromes and chromosomal abnormalities.
Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools kansas law does not permit special arrangements or testing to allow younger schools will accommodate the needs of individual learners while being guided http://www.nationjob.com/company/maog
Miscellaneous Links ADA Computer Center serves the disabled community in and around Manhattan,kansas. Works with families and caregivers of those with special needs to http://www.fapeonline.org/misc.htm
Extractions: Miscellaneous Links Every disabled child in America is entitled to a free appropriate public education What is FAPE? FREE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION - In order to comply with the federal mandate (Public Law 102-119, known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (34 CFR Parts 300 and 301 and Appendix C) that all disabled children receive a free appropriate public education, a school district must provide special education and related services at no cost to the child or her/his parents. Search this site powered by FreeFind Free Stuff Disability Links Parental Rights ... Return to Home Page So many links, so little time . . . AADI . Advocate's Association for Disability Independence. Geocities Disability Community Project. Ability Kids . Information on children with disabilities. Active Living Alliance For Canadians with a Disability . A partnership of 14 National Associations whose common goal is to facilitate active living opportunities for Canadians with a disability. ADA Computer Center . The City of Manhattan's ADA Computer Center serves the disabled community in and around Manhattan, Kansas.
Proceedings, Conference On D&H, DBDCDDH - NCBDDD, CDC Methods Major representative programs serving the disabled in kansas were Of students with special needs, 29% participated in school activities in a http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dh/Publications/abstract2.htm
Extractions: Building Bridges for Science and Consumers Dallas, Texas October 14-16, 1998 Return to Abstract Index Page CREATING A PUBLIC HEALTH FOCUS ON DISABILITY Deborah Allen, ScD, Nancy Wilber, EdD, Laura Rauscher, MEd, Paul Tupper, BA, Dennis Heaphy, MDiv Objectives: Presentation will describe Massachusetts' strategic planning for a new public health focus on disability. Objectives of the effort have been: (1) defining broad parameters of a model program to promote health of people with disabilities, which can serve as a basis for incremental action steps, (2) winning DPH support for this concept and allocation of resources; (3) building external support for a cross-diagnosis, lifespan approach to disability and health. Methods: Given funding limits, emphasis has been on clarifying the totality of a program, while pursuing opportunities to implement limited components. Methods have included extensive discussion at the division, bureau and department levels and with federal funding agencies, and establishment of a broad advisory committee with interest in disability across the lifespan. Results: Program components that emerged from planning are: 1) a broad approach to assessment; 2) initiatives which directly address consumer health needs; 3) initiatives which promote disability awareness and inclusive program design among provides; and 4) strategies to make health and disability visible to policy makers and the public. (Specific elements, as well as the broad outline of this program, will be described in the poster presentation).
Education, General And Special kansas State School for the Blind kansas City, kansas 66102 USA; Landmark College Boarding School for special ed/needs and learning disabilities (K12) http://disability-resource.com/education.html
Extractions: AE , a non-profit organization, was founded in 1978 to address the environmental issues that confront people with disabilities and elderly people. Adaptive Environments promotes accessibility as well as universal design through education programs, technical assistance publications and design advocacy. The nation's umbrella higher education association, is dedicated to the belief that equal educational opportunity and a strong higher education system are essential cornerstones of a democratic society. ACE is a forum for the discussion of major issues related to higher education and its potential to contribute to the quality of American life.
Special Needs Links KidPower Family Support Resource, Inc. special needs Links provides links todisability kansas Jaycee s Cerebral Palsy Ranch Kids Campsspecial needs http://www.kid-power.org/links.html
Extractions: KidPower Home Page Alternative Therapies Awards BookStore CPKids Conductive Education Centers Contact Us Diagnostic Definitions Doctor/Therapist Listing Equipment Recommendations Explanation of Doctor/Therapist Specialties HBO Centers Hints From Home Infant Development/Types of CP Information Share Kids At Play Kyle's Friends Kyle's Story Members Members Meet Seizure Disorder Information Sensory Integration Dysfunction Siblings Site Credits Special Needs Abbreviations Special Needs Links State/National Resources Vaccination Information WebRings Index Young Artist's Gallery ACCESSIBLE/ADAPTIVE HOUSING Accessible Housing Designs and Modifications
World Reach innovation and dedication in serving children with special needs through Her students are profoundly mentally retarded, physically disabled, http://www.heartspringworldreach.org/1999Winners.html
Extractions: 1999 Award Winners DEBRA VOLL - Debra Voll is a Primary Communication Disorders teacher at Desert Shadows Elementary School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since 1990, she has taught a self-contained kindergarten and first grade communication disorders class, through a team approach with two teachers, a speech-language pathologist and three instructional aides. The classroom population includes twelve children with severe language learning disabilities, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, as well as emotional and behavioral challenges. Ms. Voll received a B.S. in Education in 1973 from Illinois State University and obtained a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership with Distinction from Northern Arizona University in 1996. She was nominated in 1992 for the National PTA's Phoebe Apperson Hearst Outstanding Educator Award, and has been awarded numerous venture grants for innovative projects, including the involvement of therapy dogs in the classroom.
Special Needs News & Views (Susan Ohanian Speaks Out) special needs News. Very special Ed Far beyond the boundaries of this scrubby, In each class of 18, 6 children are classified as disabled, most with http://susanohanian.org/show_special_news.html?id=12
Extractions: Professional Development Center Professional Development Opportunity Center Archives: ... Special Ed / Guidance Curriculum Article C U R R I C U L U M A R T I C L E Making It Work "Successful inclusive classrooms accommodate children with a wide range of intellectual and emotional developments, learning styles, and capabilities," said Kean University special education professor Art Shapiro. Today, in part 2 of "Special Education Inclusion: Making It Work," Education World writer Wesley Sharpe, Ed.D., examines ways of organizing inclusive classes and the demands inclusion places on teachers. Included: Three models of successful inclusion!
And Inclusion For All Remus has been spreading the message of inclusion for specialneeds and aspecial education director for kansas and for several school districts. http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2-04/Oreg2-17-04.html
Extractions: Early On Lead Poisoning Positive Behavior Support No Child Left Behind ... LDA of Michigan Where to find help for a child in Michigan Anywhere in the U.S. , or Canada What's New? Help Text Menu ... Translate Last Updated: Article of Interest - Inclusion Printer-friendly Version And Inclusion For All For more articles like this visit http://www.bridges4kids.org On a chilly Saturday morning at Roosevelt High School, Michael Remus replays a theme he has delivered throughout his career to 21 teachers gathered for a school improvement workshop: "If I walk into a classroom and the kids are doing fractions," he says, pacing in front of the teachers, "I want to know what the special education kids are doing to learn fractions. The curriculum needs to be linked to everybody."
National Down Syndrome Society: News And Events: Advocacy News But some program supporters say parents with severely disabled children who to offer state aid to specialneeds children whose parents don t qualify for http://www.ndss.org/content.cfm?fuseaction=NwsEvt.Article&article=1112
