21. Alaskan Tony Knowles U.S. Senate Campaign Website - Knowles On The Issues: Educa The Tony Knowles alaska First Solution. We need to give back our schools to the alaska over $32 million to fully fund education for disabled and special http://www.tonyknowles.com/issue_education.html

Home About Tony Interact Join Us ... Endorsements You Are Here: About Tony Knowles on the Issues: Education Education Marsha Holbrook Anchorage Retired Service High School math teacher On: Education "Tony Knowles absolutely is dedicated to advancing education, allowing our state and the people who live here and love it so much and care so much to be able to bring forth the policies that are important." Listen to what Marsha Holbrook has to say. Click to play Kristin Hately Anchorage Vice Chairwoman Willow Crest Elementary PTA On: Education "I believe Tony Knowles, I believe he can do this. I believe that he is going to fight for our teachers and I believe that he is going to fight for our parents and I believe he’s going to fight for our kids. And I wouldn't walk around in his [campaign] shirt if I didn’t think that. " Listen to what Kristin Hately has to say. Click to play Are you an educator? Do you support Tony Knowles? Join "Educators For Knowles." Show your support for Tony and his bid for the US Senate. Click here to join Educators For Knowles and let Tony know that you are behind him.

22. Arthur B. Schultz Foundation ETC annually enables over 2000 people with special needs to experience the disabled residents of Southeast alaska live in one of the most beautiful, http://www.absfoundation.org/2004.html

ABSF supports efforts to push the boundaries of what is thought possible for disabled individuals in the realm of outdoor access, with an emphasis on non-motorized backcountry and wilderness exploration. Photos: Mountain goat ( ). Phyllis Lake, Boulder-White Cloud Mountains, Idaho. (Lynne Stone). Major Grant Summaries - 2004 Wildlands Conservation Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund Bozeman, Montana www.earthjustice.org/regional/bozeman Project location: federal roadless areas of the Northern Rockies The Roadless Area Conservation Rule, adopted by the U.S. Forest Service just before President Bush took office, protects the remaining 58.5 million acres of undeveloped national forest lands, including almost 19 million acres in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. However, it is a priority of the timber, mining, oil, and gas industries, and thus of the Bush Administration, to reverse the rule. Greater Yellowstone Coalition Bozeman, Montana www.greateryellowstone.org Project location: Centennial region, southwest Montana The Centennial region of Greater Yellowstone, forty miles west of Yellowstone National Park, has been identified as an ecologically fragile and vulnerable area. It is an important link for wildlife connectivity between Greater Yellowstone and the protected lands of central Idaho.

23. News Alabama districts to join lawsuit over Medicaid cuts to special needs students Firm claims alaska s exit exam discriminates against disabled students http://www.nsba.org/site/view.asp?TRACKID=&VID=1&CID=442&DID=8727

24. Autism Information -Fed Up With Public Schools lot of those home schooled kids are disabled/special needs and need socializationtoo, I can t believe what the schools over there are doing to you. http://www.autism-pdd.net/testdump/test861.htm

Home To Message Boards Site Map Fed up with public schools Back to Autism Information Next Topic Hi everyone, I need some advice or just to vent I'm not even sure at this point. Last week my son went off Risperdal with Drs. aproval. I showed the Dr. Jared behavioral reports before and after Risperdal (school was unaware he was even on it) and the reports score-wise were idenicle. Jared had been gaining 5 lbs a month again and his behavior was still pretty much the same after the first week. I think he tried to show the school the first week that he was changed with the magic pills they wanted him on so bad. It didn't really help so the act wore off real quick. At his last IEP I was told Jared will be permently kept in the behavioral unit because I refuse to medicate him. SO HARD NOT TO SCREAM HE IS ON THE MEDS DON'T YOU SEE MR. MELLOW IS BACK NOW? I can't beleive they didn't notice the gorging food habits again. I'm thinking of getting him in a gym this year he is to tempermental for competitive sports. His reputation proceeds him. I hope this dosen't sound like I am not trying with my son he really had no benifits from Risperdal. I am working with a new Child Physciatrist who is looking into what made Jared ODD. He is looking at childhood trama and possible attachment disorder. He says we need to know more background to know what drugs will be most effective.

25. WASL Education Forum 2002 From Spokane Public Radio “schools need more help to ensure that all children meet the new higher Most disabled and special needs students also must take the WASL even if it is http://www.kpbx.org/events/wasl/

window.station="KPBX_FM"; window.localize=true; CONTACT SPR KPBX 91.1 KSFC 91.9 EVENTS ... PAST EVENTS Spokane Public Radio is a member of NPR PRI APM . Site hosted by Argia What is the WASL? Spokane Public Radio explored question at 2002 forum About the Panelists Download a printable PDF of this article Which of these four figures is not a polygon? Explain your answer. If you chose A because it has a curved edge, congratulations. You correctly answered a sample tenth grade question from the Washington Assessment of Student Learning exam. Commonly known as the WASL, all Washington State public school fourth, seventh, and tenth graders take an increasingly difficult version of the test to measure proficiency in reading, math, science, writing, and listening. In 2004, the State Board of Education is expected to make all high school students pass the WASL in order to graduate. The teachers’ union in Washington state cries foul – one test cannot accurately measure every student’s academic performance, so should not be tied to graduation. Others say standardized tests encourage teaching only the type of material on the test instead of a rich and varied curriculum.

26. Anchorage Daily News Erik, the specialneeds child, was being referred to as gifted. His rootsare firmly planted in Bush alaska, a long way from art schools and the http://www.dsnetworkaz.org/Articles/downbutnot.html

Anchorage Daily News Sunday, November 7, 1999 Down but not out Disabled artist translates his view of the world into eye-catching artwork By PAULA DOBBYN Daily News reporter HOMER - Linda Thompson remembers a doctor's advice the day she delivered Erik Behnke, her first born: "Your son is a Mongoloid. He should be institutionalized." Thompson and her husband were shocked. "We looked at each other and said, 'Let's get out of here.' " They rejected the diagnosis that Erik, born with Down syndrome, was severely retarded. "I didn't know what it meant," said Steve Behnke, Erik's father. "I was numb." Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome. It was named in 1866 after the British physician who described it, John Langdon Down. Down syndrome can include mild to severe retardation, broad facial features, and heart, vision and respiratory problems. Despite the diagnosis, Thompson and Behnke vowed to raise their son as they would any other child, refusing to look at him as different. It's been a long road full of bumps and curves. But 22 years later, Erik has transcended some of his limitations and has emerged as a promising artist. His work is displayed in galleries, bookshops and gift stores around the state. He's creating material for the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games. And the Disney Corp. is interested in selling his drawings.

27. Anchorage: Support And Special Needs Taking a Different Road Parenting a Child with special needs Dyslexia Defined alaska INDEPENDENT BLIND special camps for visially disabled children. http://anchorage.babyzone.com/parentresources.asp?type=Support and Special Needs

28. All DisABILITY Links A Primer for Corporate America on Civil Rights for the disabled Alan HammArchitects alaska Horizon Airlines Passengers With special needs http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled/all.htm

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29. Frontier Mental Health Services Resource Network Consultation can be provided to the schools through special education districtsand the human alaska the ultimate frontier - needs to be mentioned. http://www.wiche.edu/MentalHealth/Frontier/letter16/letter16.asp

Organization and Delivery of Mental Health Services to Adolescents and Children with Persistent and Serious Mental Illness in Frontier Areas Letter to the Field 16 by Morton O. Wagenfeld, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Table of Contents Introduction Models of Service Delivery Summary References ... Send Us Your Comments on this Document Introduction This is one of a series of Letters to the Field dealing with different aspects of delivery of mental health services to persons in sparsely-populated frontier areas-a historically-underserved group living in a special and unique part of the United States. This letter deals with the organization and delivery of services to children and adolescents with serious mental illness (SMI). It is based on published and unpublished literature, and interviews with planners and providers. A companion Letter will complete the picture by presenting the highlights of two study groups-one for providers, and the other for parents held in a frontier area. These Letter s are intended for a wide audience of lay persons, planners, and practitioners and are written in a non-technical way, with a minimum of references. An extended, fully-documented version, covering a number of at-risk groups, in addition to children and adolescents, is available from the Frontier Mental Health Services Resource Network. Additional

30. Alaska disabled FISHING IN alaska. This is a partial list of accessible fishing spots . Highly Recommended and very experienced with persons with special needs. http://www.badf.org/Disabled_Hunters/outdoor/alaska.html

ALASKA State By State HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES IN ALASKA Tony Monzingo runs the statewide hunter services program in Anchorage. His number is On the Kenai Peninsula, Ted Sparker of Alaska Department of Fish and Game, or Mark Chase with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, both of Soldotna should be able to help you out. The refuge has a special provision for wheelchair-bound moose hunters. Ted's number is Mike Tinker of Fairbanks has taken disabled clients on several occasions and enjoys doing so. Mike's 20-year-old son is in a wheelchair and consequently Mike has a deep understanding of the kinds of camp acceptable for wheelchair hunters. His number is DISABLED FISHING IN ALASKA This is a partial list of accessible fishing spots. Not all of the places are text book accessible by any means, but with some effort and assistance you can get to them.

31. Subject: AASB E-News March 18, 2004 A weekly digest of education news for alaska s School Board Members. teachers in middle schools and those. teaching students with special needs. http://www.aasb.org/PDF's/Enewshtm/031804.htm

Subject: AASB E-News March 18, 2004 Date: Thursday, March 18, 2004 4:18 PM Association of Alaska School Boards E-NEWS ...your dues at work. A weekly digest of education news for Alaska's School Board Members. Association of Alaska School Boards, 316 W 11th St., Juneau, AK 99801. Tel. 907-586-1083, Fax 907-586-2995. Carl Rose, Executive Director, crose@aasb.org; Greg Giles, Editor, ggiles@aasb.org. Review past issues of an email stating the same to ggiles@aasb.org. AASB E-News March 18, 2004 'HIGHLY QUALIFIED' RULES EASED FOR SOME TEACHERS DISABLED STUDENTS FILE SUIT OVER ALASKA EXIT EXAMS 251 ANCHORAGE SENIORS TAKE DIPLOMAS, NOT TEST GUEST OPINION: EDUCATION IS SOLUTION TO OUTSOURCING SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SURPRISES CLEVELAND SCHOOL HEALTH CARE COSTS PUT CRIMP ON CLASSROOMS 'HIGHLY QUALIFIED' RULES EASED FOR SOME TEACHERS The easing of some rules of the No Child Left Behind Act will most affect rural teachers. U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige on March 15 announced three new policies giving teachers greater flexibility in demonstrating that they are highly qualified under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) while also ensuring that every child in America is taught by a teacher who knows his or her subject.

32. Special Needs Educational Programs for people who are handicapped, disabled or have special needs. Includes schoolsand government programs for the disabled in the Phoenix, AZ area. http://phoenix.about.com/od/diseduc/

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Phoenix, AZ Lifestyles and Families Disabled and Special Needs Disabled Education Phoenix, AZ Essentials E-Course: Relocating to Phoenix E-Course: Handling Desert Heat ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Phoenix, AZ newsletter! See Online Courses Search Phoenix, AZ Special Needs Educational Programs People with special needs in the Phoenix area can avail themselves of various educational opportunities. Alphabetical Recent Up a category American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center A Northern Arizona University Project to improve the quality of life for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities through the conduct of research and training. Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Schools providing education of children and youth with hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona. Braille and Talking Books A division of the Arizona Department of Library, Archives and Public Records. They loan Braille and recorded books and magazines, as well as the necessary equipment to play the recorded publications. Clear Path City of Phoenix job internship program for people with disabilities.

33. ASD | Special Education | Program Descriptions alaska School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Elementary special Education The program at Whaley School is designed to meet the needs of students whose http://www.asd.k12.ak.us/depts/sped/programs.asp

Site Index Site Options Contact Us Search for: Schools Departments About ASD School Board ... myASD Special Education Department Program Descriptions The following programs and services are available through ASD's Special Education Department: Alaska School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Elementary Special Education Preschool Special Education Services Health Services ... Whaley School Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing The Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing serves deaf and hard of hearing students from throughout the state. Check the Alaska Department of Education Early Development's online Special Education handbook for definitions of these categories. Emphasis: statewide services ~ communication skills ~ educational interpreters ~ audiological services ~ parent training ~ infant learning Elementary Special Education The Elementary Special Education Program provides assistance to kindergarten through sixth grade students who are learning disabled, mildly mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, hard-of-hearing, orthopedically impaired, other health impaired, autistic or traumatic brain injured.

34. STeP Center | Just Anchorage special needs Services provides care for children who experience developmental special Olympics alaska provides yearround sports training and athletic http://www.asd.k12.ak.us/depts/step/anchorage/

Site Index Site Options Contact Us Search for: Schools Departments About ASD School Board ... myASD STeP Center Just Anchorage The Web sites listed here have local information for parents who live in the Anchorage School District. Clicking on these links will take you away from the Anchorage School District's Web site. Each link will open in a new window. Access Alaska http://adapartners.org/access.htm Access Alaska provides independent living services to people who experience a disability. They encourage and promote the total integration of people who experience a disability to live independently within the community of their choice. ADA Partners Project www.adapartners.org Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) www.sesa.org/aarc/ This program was created to facilitate services that will enable Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to become widely recognized and well supported throughout the state of Alaska. AARC also facilitates systems change that will enable the community of Alaskans affected by ASD, their families, and service providers to become a coherent, collaborative, and self-organized community. Alaska Center for Resource Families http://acrf.org/

35. AFD | Interior | Community Organizations special needs Services provides care for children who experience in alaska scapital city, SERRC provides services to school districts from Ketchikan to http://www.asdk12.org/AFD/interior/index.asp

Site Index Site Options Contact Us Search for: Schools Departments About ASD School Board ... myASD Alaska Family Directory Interior region Community organizations Calendar of Events List of all communities in region Return to AFD home Community Organizations Please note: Clicking on these links will take you away from the Alaska Family Directory Web site. Each link will open in a new window. ACCA Speech/Language Clinic www.fairnet.org/agencies/acca/speech.html A service specializing from children age 3 to the geriatric in Speech Therapy. Patients may be seen as outpatients in the clinic or in their own home. Treatment areas include developmental or acquired communication disorders arising congenitally or from stroke, trauma, or diseases of the brain, head and neck. Office is in Fairbanks. Access Alaska http://adapartners.org/access.htm Access Alaska provides independent living services to people who experience a disability. They encourage and promote the total integration of people who experience a disability to live independently within the community of their choice. ADA Partners Project www.adapartners.org

36. STeP Center | Just Anchorage FOCUS, the Family Outreach Center for Understanding special needs in alaska scapital city, SERRC provides services to school districts from Ketchikan http://www.asdk12.org/depts/step/anchorage/

Site Index Site Options Contact Us Search for: Schools Departments About ASD School Board ... myASD STeP Center Just Anchorage The Web sites listed here have local information for parents who live in the Anchorage School District. Clicking on these links will take you away from the Anchorage School District's Web site. Each link will open in a new window. Access Alaska http://adapartners.org/access.htm Access Alaska provides independent living services to people who experience a disability. They encourage and promote the total integration of people who experience a disability to live independently within the community of their choice. ADA Partners Project www.adapartners.org Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) www.sesa.org/aarc/ This program was created to facilitate services that will enable Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to become widely recognized and well supported throughout the state of Alaska. AARC also facilitates systems change that will enable the community of Alaskans affected by ASD, their families, and service providers to become a coherent, collaborative, and self-organized community. Alaska Center for Resource Families http://acrf.org/

37. NIE Online This is the sister site to the SNOW (special needs Opportunity Windows) web by 4th grade children at Mountain View Elementary School in Kenai, alaska, http://nieonline.com/fortworth/links.cfm?category=SPECIAL NEEDS

38. VOA Special English - EDUCATION REPORT - Learning Disabilities, Part 8: Conclusi The movement in education is to include students with special needs in traditional disabled students have special protections and rights under the law. http://www.manythings.org/voa/04/040325ed_t.htm

EDUCATION REPORT - Learning Disabilities, Part 8: Conclusion By Nancy Steinbach Broadcast: March 25, 2004 This is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English Education Report. Today we complete an eight-part series about learning disabilities. Such disorders interfere with skills like reading, writing or thinking. Students with learning disabilities are not considered slow learners. They are generally of average or above average intelligence. But many need help to succeed in school. In the United States, some students with learning disabilities are placed in classes called special education. The teachers have been trained as specialists and work with these students full time. Other students remain in traditional classes, but receive help from specialists. The parents of these students may like this way better. Or they may not have much choice. The movement in education is to include students with special needs in traditional classes, but to provide extra help. Yet limited school budgets often mean large classes and not as much individual help as parents would like. Another concern is students who need special instruction because they are extremely intelligent. Parents say they worry that the needs of these gifted students may not be met.

39. NAEP -- Inclusion Of Special-Needs Students All specialneeds students may use the same accommodations in NAEP assessments that (NAEP s guidelines to schools for determining which students should http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/about/inclusion.asp

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40. Special Education Support Groups Federation for Children with special needs A center for parents and parent alaska. Parents Let s Unite for Kids, Montana - PLUK is a private, http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/support/

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.

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