Extractions: January 8, 2003 to May 26, 2004 Lets stipulate that the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the federal education law signed by President Bush in January of 2002, is a complicated piece of legislation. The laws official conference report runs to 1,080 pages and covers a host of issues, many not even related to the laws central thrust. But lets also stipulate that many, many other lawsfrom taxes to environmental regulationare no less challenging to understand and interpret, which is why journalists at the nations best news outlets often have areas of specific expertise. So, is it asking too much to expect those in the media charged with writing about education and NCLB to make some effort to describe them accurately? And shouldnt we expect one of the nations most visible and influential education journalists to get it right? Im sympathetic to the myriad challenges that journalists face, but NCLBs heft and the political battles around it are no excuse for someone like Michael Winerip, who writes the weekly On Education column for the New York Times (he is currently on a sabbatical to write a book), to distort the law into a vague semblance of reality. Take his September 24, 2003, column, for instance. Under the headline On Front Lines, Casualties Tied to New U.S. Law, Winerip reported that NCLB funding shortfalls were devastating for New York City. But he neglected to mention that the city had received more than $260 million in new dollars for poor students
NC DHHS: What We Do For Older Adults At DHHS, we re building a stronger north carolina by creating and toddlers whohave special needs equipment and supplies to improve their functioning. http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/docs/issues/health.htm
Extractions: For Health See also what we do for: Children Families Older Adults People with Disabilities Baby Love , Medicaid for pregnant women birth certificates breastfeeding dental services for children early intervention for children with special needs Healthy pregnancies and babies, toll-free hotline: 1-800-FOR-BABY Health Check , comprehensive health care coverage for children under Medicaid Health Choice , health insurance for children in working families immunization problem pregnancy summer meals, free nutrition for children teen smoking prevention ... WIC - food for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children AIDS cancer cardiovascular disease ... Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) E.coli (Escherichia coli infection) flu (influenza) flu immunizations heart disease hepatitis
NC DHHS: NC School for the Deaf Board of Education This board provides direction and in north carolina. Commission on Children with special Health Care needs http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/docs/bcsearch.htm
Extractions: Karen Gottovi (919) 733-3983 Governor's Advisory Council on Aging: Consisting of 33 members, the council advises the governor and the secretary of DHHS on methods to improve human services for the elderly. The council studies the needs and problems of the elderly and promotes public understanding. Division of Services for the Blind Commission for the Blind: The 11-member commission adopts rules to govern the operation of division programs. It also serves as the advisory council to the division's rehabilitation program. Professional Advisory Committee: A committee consisting of licensed ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians that advises the Commission for the Blind and the division on matters related to the acquireing and using professional services. Consumer and Advocacy Advisory Committee: This committee recommends solutions to the problems of blind and visually impaired citizens in North Carolina to Department of Health and Human Services. Through research, the committee also makes an effort to meet the needs of these individuals.
Special Education Support Groups Federation for Children with special needs A center for parents and parentorganizations to Parents Together; NC - (Winston-Salem, north carolina) http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/support/
Extractions: Curriculum Lesson Plans Organizers Rubrics ... Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center - The CT Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21. Disability Information for Students - International disability news, jobs, discussion, resources. A site designed for students and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities. Education A Must Inc. Educational Advocates - Educational advocates for education for the special needs child located in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Educational Needs Alliances - (Albany, Oregon) Families Helping Families of Louisiana - Families Helping Families of Louisiana centers are a group of families who, through our own experiences, are committed to reaching out to other families who have members with special needs and self-advocates. Family Village - Information about ways of dealing with disabilities and everyday life.
A School Zone - Special Education Page Tons Of Links. Federation for Children with special needs Web Site Projects of Maryland,Minnesota, New Mexico, north carolina, north Dakota, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/6097/special.html
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North Carolina north carolina Churches and Organizations with Disability Ministries MinistrysSunday School service is a caring place for children with special needs. http://www.joniandfriends.org/cdm/united states/north carolina.shtml
Extractions: www.carychristian.org Average Attendance Church: 160 Disability Emphasis Physical Disabilities. Facility Accessibility 6 Designated parking spaces, ramps, accessible restrooms, 36"(min) doors. Special Notes: Cary Christian Church is welcomes those with disabilities, please contact the church for information about their programs and ministries.
Social Services Children 13 to 17 years old are usually children with special needs such as Legal Authority Chapter 48 of the General Statutes of north carolina GS http://www.co.guilford.nc.us/government/socservices/
Extractions: VISION To work in partnership with the community toward the empowerment of individuals and families, eliminating poverty and family violence. MISSION Using a holistic approach to assure safety, promote self sufficiency and permanency in the lives of adults, children, and families through collaboration and partnership within the community. PROGRAMS (Information Last Updated August, 2003) Adoption Services Food Stamps Adult Care Home Licensure Guardianship Services ... Family Recruitment for Foster and Adoptive Homes Adoption Services Greensboro: 641-3760 - High Point: 845-6701 Purpose: To help children whose parents are incapable of assuming or continuing parental responsibilities, become part of a new family by establishing the legal relationship of parent and child between persons who are not related by birth, with the same mutual rights and obligations that exist between children and their birth parents. To respond to Court orders, determine appropriate adoptive placements for children, and supervise adoptive placements. Target Population: Children whose parents are incapable of assuming or continuing parental responsibilities.
Special Education And Learning Disabilities Associations for students whose learning needs cannot be met by a standard school curriculum . University of north carolina, Chapel Hill National Early Childhood http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/education-and-higher-learning_special-education-a
Extractions: Special education is defined as classroom or private instruction involving unconventional techniques, materials, exercises, facilities and subject matter designed for students whose learning needs cannot be met by a standard school curriculum. Students who fall under this category include those with different intellectual capacities, physical handicaps, behavioral disorders or learning disabilities Thanks to modern assistive technology, special education inclusion and various legislative acts, these aforementioned students are able to stay in regular primary and secondary schools. This section features several special education organizations and learning disabilities association resources for parents and teachers. Alliance for Technology Access
Do2Learn: Educational Resources For Special Needs As an example, in north carolina, IDEA is implemented somewhat differently Individuals and parents of children with special needs can learn to advocate http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/advocacy.htm
Extractions: Since 1975 in the United States, Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) has been the legal right of every school-aged child. This mandatory law was called PL94-142. It is now called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and has been amended several times to add new provisions and regulations. Infants and children up to age three are now eligible for early intervention services including an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The IFSP is a written account of personal and social services needed to support a family with a young child at risk for future difficulties because of a disability. Children between the ages of three and five are also eligible for services, including an Individual Education Plan (IEP). New categories, including developmental delays for children three to nine, autism , and traumatic brain injury, have been added to the list of those served under Special Education. Other laws in the United States protect people with disabilities against discrimination. Two of them, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensure the civil rights of all people with disabilities.
Do2Learn: Educational Resources For Special Needs To use our navigation bar, you will need to turn it on and then reload this page . and a Professor in the University of north carolina Medical School. http://www.do2learn.com/aboutus/team.htm
Extractions: It appears that your browser does not support JavaScript, or you have it disabled. To use our navigation bar, you will need to turn it on and then reload this page. If your browser does not support JavaScript, click here to navigate using our site map. Home About Us Team Lynnae Bellmoff is conducting our virtual reality safety program efficacy testing for children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome at Marcus Institute. She received her BA in Psychology in 2004 and is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology. Galen Brandt writes, sings, and produces our safety songs. She is president of Piglet Opera Music Productions and has received numerous music awards including a French Emmy for music composition, the Parent's Choice Award, and International and National Gold Certification. She is a graduate of Yale. Claire Coles serves as advisor for design and testing of our safety games for children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder. She is Director of Psychological Services at Marcus Institute and Director of Maternal Substance Abuse and Child Development at the Emory University School of Medicine. Andres Colon is an North Carolina State University graduate in Computer Science. He contributed the code for the Math Mahjong game in the games section of the website.
Community Foundation Of Western North Carolina north carolina Stage Company $5810 to purchase lighting equipment. $1000 topurchase audio enhancement equipment to assist special needs students. http://www.cfwnc.org/opportunitygrants.html
Extractions: Private Practitioner with over six (6) years of experience in representing and advocating for disabled students. Admitted to all NC state courts and federal district courts of North Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and US Supreme Court. Consultations and representation available on a sliding scale for low income families. The Law Firm of Paul L. Erickson, P. A.
NC Teach: News Releases In northeastern north carolina, the program is offered at East carolina skills to special needs children at Boone Trail Elementary School in Cameron. http://ncteach.ga.unc.edu/3-8-2002_1.html
Extractions: (919) 962-4562 / (866) 998-3233 (toll free) THE JOURNEY FROM CAREER TO CLASSROOM A ten-year veteran paramedic, Lysa Kosak, went back to school in 1997 and earned a BS in Biology from ECU with the hopes of pursuing a career as a doctor. But one year of medical school made her re-assess what she really wanted. "While studying, I realized I had attained my goal, but my heart was not in my studies. My peers were competitive and uncaring. I took a leave of absence to consider my future options," says Kosak. With the encouragement of mentors, family and friends, she decided to look into teaching and became a substitute teacher for Pitt County Schools in the fall of 1999. "Those experiences allowed me to experiment with different grade levels and subjects. My science background and personality seemed best suited to the high school environment. I felt like I had 'come home.'" She knew she wanted to teach, but needed to gain her teaching license. "At my age and level of responsibility a traditional program would have been a financial disaster. NC TEACH allowed me to earn income by teaching and learn simultaneously." Plus, Kosak liked being able to earn graduate credits through NC TEACH.
Extractions: @import url("http://www.pinehurst.com/css/style.css"); @import url("http://www.pinehurst.com/css/sub_nav.css"); @import url("http://www.pinehurst.com/css/page_titles.css"); var section = 10; About Pinehurst Championship Management Book your favorite Pinehurst packages online. Reserve now! General Information ATM's ATM's will be located in front of the Merchandise Pavilion and outside of the Clubhouse Golf Shop. Autographs Spectators should keep in mind that the players' first responsibility during U.S. Open week is to compete for the national championship. For this reason, a "no autograph" policy is in effect throughout Championship week. Spectators should not approach a player for an autograph from the time immediately preceding the player's starting time, up to and including the player's completion of his round, including the time when the player is at the practice range and practice green or in route to his first tee. This policy apples to Practice Rounds as well as Championship rounds. Broadcast Coverage (On-Site) A 12' x 16' television screen will be located next to the practice range to provide spectators with live television coverage of the Championship.
CQ Vol. 32, #4: AYP And Students With Disabilities disabled children, or in school districts with very small populations, In north carolina, for instance, only 37% of special education students http://www.nasponline.org/publications/cq324ayp.html
Extractions: Director of Public Policy The 1997 amendments to IDEA initiated the notion that all children should be included in assessments that measure progress in general education. Thus began the effort to develop alternate assessments for students with disabilities who could not be included in these assessments, even with accommodations. The number of students who fall into this category is roughly 10% of special education children, or 1% of the overall school-aged population. Six years later, educators have increased their knowledge about accommodations and alternate assessments, but are still working on how to do it well. Enter the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. Further clarifying the standards-based reforms that were instituted in the 1994 amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), NCLB requires states to test all students-regardless of disability-in reading and math in grades 3-8, every year. At press time, the Department of Education (DOE) had yet to release final NCLB regulations governing the use of alternate assessments for students with the most severe cognitive disabilities, but was expected to do so before the end of the year. Final regulations will likely resemble the most recent proposal, which would allow states and school districts to assess no more than 1% of their total student population against alternate standards. The DOE put no limit on the number of students who could take alternate assessments, just the number of severely disabled students whose passing scores on alternate assessments
PEC: Adapted Physical Education Web Sites better serve students with special needs in the physical education setting . Janus Development Group, Inc. is a north carolina corporation that was http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/adaptedsites.html
Extractions: Adapted PE Web Sites Abilitations Thera-Talk Achievable Concepts The entire range of adapted equipment and specialized products is listed with prices. The equipment ranges from the passive to the extreme and includes adapted cycles, beach wheelchair, modified games and cards, bowling aids, specialised gardening equipment, activity resource manuals and other publications. The equipment is suitable for adults and children with disabilities as well as useful for aged care facilities and specials schools. Adapt-Talk Subscribe to this listserv sponsored by SportTime and discuss the latest issues about Adapted PE. Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Project This Web site describes this project in which the roles, responsibilities, and perceived needs of practicing adapted physical educators are described. The national APENS exam is also explained and visitors can see when the next exam is going to be. Anchorage School District Adapted PE Page This site contains information about adapted physical education including a listing of common disabilities, teaching strategies, photos of equipment for adapted physical education settings, and a nice list of resources. The Anchorage School District Adapted P.E. department was awarded the first PEP Grant, called Project ACCESS, that addressed students with special needs in October of 2003. Grant monies will enable APE staff to better serve students with special needs in the physical education setting. Opportunities for better access to physical education for students with disabilities is the result of over $75,000 dollars to spend on appropriate equipment needs.
2004 - Gannett Community Grants Asheville, NC, $2500, north carolina Outward Bound School For special needschild respite program,aimed at reducing stress of caring for a special needs http://www.gannettfoundation.org/GRANT LISTS/2004GRANTS-fieldNC-NY.htm
Extractions: Home Back 2004 Grants Report Gannett Community Grants ALPHA by STATE North Carolina - New York NORTH CAROLINA NEW JERSEY NEVADA NEW YORK Asheville, NC Affordable Housing Coalition of Asheville And Buncombe County To increase our HomeShare Program Coordinator's time from 9 hrs. per week to 12 hrs. per week. The coordinator matches senior homeowners or renters with people looking for an affordable place to live. Asheville, NC American National Red Cross Toward medical specific interpreter training for volunteers to serve non-English speaking clients. Asheville, NC Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association Inc An after-school life skills and soccer program for girls from underprivileged backgrounds. All activities are provided without cost to participant families, and Go To Goal provides transportation and healthy snacks to all girls who participate. Asheville, NC Boy Scouts of America Asheville, NC
Loren R Grossman Educational Advocate Until two years ago, private schools had access to special education services and Learning at the University of north carolina School of Medicine. http://www.lorenrgrossman.com/specialneeds.htm
Extractions: Dr. Mel Levine, founder of All Kinds of Minds Institute, working with a student. Photo courtesy of All Kinds of Minds Eight-year-old Tamars fingers dance across a set of harp strings like small waves rhythmically pounding the surf. While the large instrument dwarfs her, she doesnt seem to mind as she sits and plays a complicated classical tune. After the musical interlude, she hops onto her living room couch; her shiny dark hair bounces as she moves. Her bright smile reveals a missing front tooth with its adult counterpart just barely poking through. "Tamar is a real leader among her friends and shes so good at sports. Oh, and she takes dance and gymnastics," her mother, Margie Levinson, informed me privately. With so many activities, boundless energy and obvious talent, it is hard to believe that like 40 to 50 percent of students across the nation, Tamar has faced serious learning problems in school.
Carolina Journal | Good Choice For The Disabled partner with the public school system to provide instructional services to 67specialneeds children. north carolina is, as usual, behind the times. http://www.carolinajournal.com/jhdailyjournal/display_jhdailyjournal.html?id=259
Hoagies' Gifted Education: Twice Exceptional The challenge of the highly gifted/special needs child by Meredith G. Warshaw to questions from the Learning Disabilities Association of north carolina, http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/twice_exceptional.htm
Extractions: Hoagies' Gifted Education Page depends on you ! Please donate today. Thank you. Twice Exceptional "How can a child learn and not learn at the same time? Why do some students apply little or no effort to school tasks while they commit considerable time and effort to demanding, creative activities outside of school? These behaviors are typical of some students who are simultaneously gifted and learning disabled." Susan Baum, Gifted But Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox , ERIC Digest #479 See also ... AD/HD Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism Auditory Processing (APD) Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia ... Recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, Lovecky provides insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with various learning difficulties. Guides parents and professionals through diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behavior and relationships at home and at school... or Amazon.uk
