21. PARENTS, Inc. - Alaska with disabilities to community resources that address their needs. parent centers are funded by the US Department of education under the Individuals http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti/ak.htm

22. Alaska School District Resources And Links alaska education resources Links. alaska Department of education The alaska parent home page is easy to maneuver about and leads to many of the sites http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/alaskaschooldistricts/

Please visit my sponsor. This is the Alaska Department of Education homepage. Select from the major topics listed or use the extensive drop-down menu. http://www.eed.state.ak.us/ Alaska No Child Left Behind Website Alaskans embrace the No Child Left Behind legislation goal that every child will learn state standards in core subjects. Alaskans embrace that goal. Visit this web site aimed at helping policy makers, educators, parents and others become familiar with NCLB. http://www.eed.state.ak.us/nclb/home.html Alaska Parent and Student Pages The Alaska parent home page is easy to maneuver about and leads to many of the sites listed below for assessment and curriculum, education programs, and resources. If you're new to Alaska be sure to look at the "Frequently Asked Questions" under the Resources section. http://www.eed.state.ak.us/parents.html Overview of Assessment Alaska Assessment and Accountability This is the Alaska home page for assessment and accountability. Start with Assessment to access general information about programs. Next select the assessment program of interest. You can even link to state assessment results by state and district.Some tests have information written especially for parents. http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/assessment/

23. Parent Resources alaska PTA parent resources. Important!! Please Read Misc alaska education National parent Information Network (NPIN) alaska State Links alaskana http://www.alaska.net/~akpta/parents.html

Alaska PTA Parent Resources Important!! Please Read College Planning Guide Handouts:Parenting ... High School Graduating Exam Character Counts Alaska Schools Index Elementary High Schools College and University ... Technology

24. Dream Based Transition Alliance: Links alaska resources. Department of education and Early Development. Special education Anchorage School District Special education parent Resource Center http://www.alaskachd.org/dbta/dbta4.html

Dream Based Transition Alliance Links (links open in a new window) Good Starting Point Transition Coalition http://www.transitioncoalition.org/ Best Practices in Planning fo rthe Transition from School to Adult Live for Youth with Disabilities http://www.transitioncoalition.org/bestpractices/ Transition and the IEP Assessment/Transitional Services and Programs Links http://www.transitioncoalition.org/assessing/links.htm National Resources National Center on Secondary Educatino and Transition http://www.ncset.org/ http://www.ncset.org/websites/default.asp Family Village - A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx Untangling the Web - Where Can I go To Get Disability Information? http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/others.htm Social Security Online Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool http://best.ssa.gov/ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/text- understanding-ssi.htm Pacer Center http://www.pacer.org/ Transition Link - Supporting Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities http://www.transitionlink.com/index.php

25. Online Resources For Special Education - Alaska - GreatSchools.net Online resources for Special education alaska - GreatSchools.net. Check out these useful online resources for parents of special education students. http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/ak/94/parent

Back to School Tips and Resources Change State Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming School Name or District and/or City Home Compare Schools My School List Back to School ... About Us Article Tools Print This Article Email This Article Sign-up For Newsletters Give Us Your Feedback Online Resources for Special Education (Page 1 of 2) Check out these useful online resources for parents of special education students. Click here to read this article in Spanish. By GreatSchools.net Staff The Internet has become an important place for parents and educators of special education students to share insight, experiences and information. The wealth of online resources for special education research can be overwhelming; the following links are great places to start your search for the best information. A good place to begin is your state Department of Education Web site. Check there under "special education." Also, be sure to check the GreatSchools.net article

26. Alaska Schools - AK Elementary, Middle And High School Information Choosing Schools Track School Performance parent Resource Center Artículos in Español Bilingual education Overview and Online resources http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/library/AK

Back to School Tips and Resources Change State Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming School Name or District and/or City Home Compare Schools My School List Back to School ... About Us Sign up for our free newsletter to help your child succeed in Alaska schools. Sign Up Edit Subscription Complete List of Articles Search Articles: or Browse Our Glossary Complete List of Articles This is a complete list of all the articles on the GreatSchools.net site. They are organized in four categories: Choosing Schools Track School Performance Parent Resource Center Choosing Schools The School Selection Process Choosing a School: Considering Family Needs and Values Enrolling in Kindergarten in Alaska: What You Need To Know Imagining Your Ideal School: An Exercise for Setting Priorities Making the Transition: 10 Tips for Adjusting to a New School ... Resources for Choosing Schools What Are Your Child's Alternatives? Charter Schools Offer an Array of Choices Frequently Asked Questions About Private Schools Homeschooling: Key Facts and Resources Online Resources for Charter Schools ... Private vs. Public Schools: What's the Difference?

27. State Resources For Gifted Education Richard Smiley alaska Department of education Gifted education Program 801 West 10th St., Suite 200 parent Advocates for Gifted education http://ericec.org/fact/stateres.html

State Resources for Gifted Education 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 Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Wyoming Alabama Linda Grill Alabama Department of Education Special Education Services PO Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

28. FAS Resources Appendix | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide For Families And Commun ARCH National Resource Center, 800 Eastowne Drive, Suite 105, Chapel Hill, parent Support Groups. alaska. Anchorage parent education Group, http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/streissguth-2835/appendix.htm

Learn More About This Book: Table of Contents Read an Excerpt: The basics of FAS: incidence, cause, treatment, and prevention. FAS Resources: Books, videos, organizations, and parent support groups. About the Author Related Titles: The Home Visitor's Guidebook: Promoting Healthy Parent and Child Development, Second Edition FAS Resources Excerpted from the appendix Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities, by Ann Streissguth, Ph.D. Videos/Slides Alcohol, Pregnancy, and the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Alcohol, pregnancy, and the fetal alcohol syndrome (slide lecture series, 2nd ed.). Hanover, NH: Dartmouth Medical School, Project Cork. Teaching unit with 79 slides and 62 pages of accompanying text that gives comprehensive overview of the effects of maternal drinking on the fetal development of the central nervous system; also explains facial and behavioral characteristics of individuals with FAS/FAE and outlines current research and public health issues. (Available by calling 1-800-432-8433.) David with FAS David with FAS [Film]. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities and Sciences. 45-minute video about David Vandenbrink, a 21-year-old man with FAS whose condition went undiagnosed for 18 years. (Available from Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Post Office Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053, or call 1-800-257-5126.)

29. ALASKA DRIVER EDUCATION - AK DMV Department Of Motor Vehicles Guide - DMV.ORG Recommended parent Taught Driver education Program Some of the information and resources include. alaska drivers education courses; Steps on obtaining http://www.dmv.org/ak-alaska/driver-education.php

Alaska DMV MAIN MENU DRIVERS LICENSE DRIVERS ED PRACTICE TESTS TRAFFIC SCHOOL ... HOME ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WASHINGTON DC WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING DRIVER EDUCATION ALASKA DRIVER EDUCATION Recommended Parent Taught Driver Education Program: Completion of a Alaska driver education program is recommended for any new teen driver. Every year, thousands of teens are involved in accidents that could have been prevented if they had more knowledge prior to getting behind the wheel. We recommend Driver Ed in a Box® as the best driver education Visit Driver Ed in a Box® today and find out about their program as well as exactly what new teen drivers need to know about getting a Alaska license. The Alaska drivers license department has information on Alaska drivers education requirements. Some of the information and resources include:

30. DRRI: Parents Of Children With Disabilities with disabilities in alaska, with information on education, parent involvement, resources for parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/DRR/parents.html

Search Directories Reference Tools UW Home ... DO-IT DO-IT resources DO-IT programs DO-IT search DO-IT home page DRRI: Parents of Children with Disabilities Table of Contents Discussion Lists World Wide Web Discussion Lists Autism offers a number of autism related email discussion groups and subscription instructions. BlindFam Blindness And Family Life is for discussions of all aspects of family life as they are affected by the blindness of one or more family members welcomes discussions of any topic directly related to how blindness has, is or will be affecting your family life. All family members are invited to join including spouses, parents, and children of a blind individual as well as any blind person. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu . In the body of message type " SUBSCRIBE BlindFam Firstname Lastname BVI-PARENTS Blind, Visually-Impaired Parents is for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired to network and share ideas and experiences. Blind adults are also welcome; however, the primary focus of the list will be the needs of the parents. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to BVI-PARENTS-subscribe@associate.com

31. Interior Distance Education Of Alaska - Homeschool IDEA is the home schooling support program of Galena City School District, serving the needs of students throughout alaska since 1997. Our mission is to provide resources and support to parents who have chosen to educate their children at home. http://www.ideafamilies.org/

Welcome! IDEA is the home schooling support program of Galena City School District, serving the needs of students throughout Alaska since 1997. Our mission is to provide resources and support to parents who have chosen to educate their children at home. Our relationship is one of partnership based on honoring the hard work and dedication of the homeschooling parent, respecting parental choice in curricular materials and instructional approach based upon the needs of each individual child. Click here to learn more about the IDEA program or give us a call today at one of our five local offices statewide! (STATEWIDE, 877-582-4332 ~ Anchorage, 562-4332 ~ Fairbanks, 374-2200 ~ Juneau, 789-6106 ~ Kenai, 260-7555 ~ Wasilla, 357-4850) Families new to IDEA : Go to our secure online enrollment form to enter information about the students that you would like to enroll for the 2005-2006 school year. This will be followed soon by a call from one of our staff. Returning IDEA families click here for re-enrollment.

32. Special Education Parent Resource Center | Just Anchorage Special education parent Resource Center Bereaved parents Support Group www.alaska.net/~mhaa/ No intake process, free, clinician moderated selfhelp http://www.asdk12.org/depts/SEPRC/anchorage/

Site Index Site Options Contact Us Search for: Schools Departments About ASD School Board ... myASD Special Education Parent Resource 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 Center for Resource Families http://acrf.org/ The State of Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS) has contracted with Northwest Resource Associates to establish the Alaska Center for Resource Families which houses the Alaska Foster Parent Training and the Alaska Adoption Support Centers. Alaska Chapter of National Down Syndrome Congress www.alaskadownsyndrome.ak.org

33. Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) parent Resource Center Regional Educational Laboratory Regional Resource Center parentS, Inc. (alaska) Sanja Bolling, Executive Director http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=ak

34. The State Of Alaska alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) parent to parent Bulletin Board The Special education parent Resource Center provides information, training and http://www.hss.state.ak.us/gcdse/Links/default.htm

State of Alaska Public Notice myAlaska Governor's Council > Links Links Application for Membership http://www.gov.state.ak.us/boards/ You can find the application for all the state boards and commissions to which the Governor makes appointments including the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education. You can access fact sheets and rosters for each board, as well as links to individual board web pages. Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) Parent to Parent Bulletin Board http://www.sesa.org/aarc/resources/phpBB2/index.php The latest way for families of individuals with autism spectrum disorders to connect with each other and stay connected throughout Alaska. Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation http://www.labor.state.ak.us/dvr/home.htm The mission of Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilititation is to assist individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to employment, independence, and community life. Various services are provided to accomplish each client's individualized goals, including a full array of vocational rehabilitation services, supported employment, and assistive technology. http://www.ak.org/

35. EED - Parents & Students State of alaska Department of education Early Development Parents and bullet resources. alaska Community Learning Centers (ACLC) 21st Century http://www.eed.state.ak.us/Parents.html

Employee Search FAQs Contact Us State of Alaska Parents and Students STUDENTS! DO YOU NEED INFORMATION ABOUT ALASKA? Assessment and Curriculum Graduation Exam Information/Student Assessment AK High School Graduation Requirements Benchmark Practice Test High School Practice Test ... Standards for Alaska Students and Teachers Commissions and Divisions Libraries, Archives and Museums The Professional Teaching Practices Commission is where parents and other members of the public can report a teacher for unethical behavior. Education Programs Alaska Community Learning Centers (ACLC) 21st Century Community Learning Centers Comprehensive School Reform GearUp School Health - Health Education Programs, Alaska School Counseling Association, Nutrition Services Special Education Recognition Programs Robert C. Byrd Scholarship

36. Parent Involvement, PARENTS Inc. Issues in the education of American Indian and alaska Native Students with parent Information and Resource CenterNW Regional educational Laboratory http://www.parentsinc.org/parinvle.html

PARENT INVOLVEMENT LINKS Alaska Links: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District - Parent Resources Parent Involvement Standards of the Department of Education - Governor Knowles Press Release - 12/8/00 Parent Involvement in Alaska National Links: How Do I Know a Good Early Reading Program When I See One? - U.S. Department of Education A Look At Rural Families Weighing Educational Options: Identifying the Factors That Influence Parents as They Make Educational Placement Decisions for Their Children Who Are Deaf - Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University Comprehensive Planning: Guidance for Educators of American Indian and Alaska Native Students Issues in the Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Students with Disabilities Education World-Parent Involvement M ... Shared Reading Project: Evaluating Implementation Processes and Family Outcomes - Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University We Are Equal Partners: Recommended Practices for Involving Families in Their Child's Education Program - Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University

37. Alaska PTA - Educational Resources For Alaska Parent Teacher Associations, PTO, A central resource for parent Teacher Organizations Welcome to the alaska educational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central http://www.ptacentral.org/alaska.htm

A central resource for Parent Teacher Organizations PTO Central Home Fundraising Resource Center State Educational Resources: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Additional Educational Resources (*Please note that PTO Central is not affiliated with the Alaska PTA) Alaska Educational Resources Welcome to the Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. Alaska Educational Links Alaska PTA Alaska Department of Education Alaska Fundraising Tax Laws National Education Association of Alaska ... Additional Alaska Educational Resources Sponsor Links School-Fundraisers.com - School Fundraising Programs that Work

38. Welcome To NEA Alaska School Grants A collection of resources and tips to help K12 educators apply for A Constitutional K-12 education Fund for alaska. How would it work? http://www.neaalaska.org/

Alaska's Children, Alaska's Future Alaska Native Education AKtivist Newsletter Calendar ... Travel Reimbursement (PDF) State of Alaska Who We Are Why Join NEA-Alaska Why Public Education NEA-Alaska E-mail Web Access NEA-Alaska Executive Director's Annual Evaluation Form Three funding primers: What IS adequate funding for Alaska's schools? And how do you figure out how much adequacy costs? A Brief Primer on Funding (PDF booklet) Funding Alaska's Schools Through the Years. A Tale of Two Eras. (PDF booklet) Resources on how a safe and healthy school environment provides a better learning environment. Supporting performance-based licensure provided it's done right. Issue Update North Carolina has suspended its portfolio/video requirement Issue Update Connecticut licensure system sours as funds dry up Letter to Commissioner Sampson on Performance-Based Licensure Praxis II Exam Dates for 2005-06: Test Locations: On-Line Registration: www.ets.org/praxis/register.html You must pre-register. Cost: $60-$90. Be sure and check to see whether reimbursement is available from your district.

39. Excellence In Education Excellence in education. Safe Schools Information resources A resource for compiling and exchanging information on alaska Native knowledge systems and http://www.neaalaska.org/excellence/

Excellence in Education Safe Schools u Teaching with Confidence Workshop u Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) u Supporting performance-based Licensure u A special message from NEA-Alaska President Bill Bjork u How schools are held accountable u NEA-Alaska Position Papers The following position papers were written in response to positions adopted by the delegates to NEA-Alaska's Delegate Assembly. Each of these was written before the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESEA - No Child Left Behind Act ) was signed by President Bush on January 8, 2002. Please bear in mind that the entire landscape of public education has changed as a result of the passage of No Child Left Behind, and some of the details in these papers may no longer be accurate. Nonetheless, we recommend them to you as general statements about several key components of a quality education. Mentoring, testimony presented to the House - Special Committee on Education (PDF format) Distance Education (PDF format) (PDF format) (PDF format) Great resource for teaching two of the 3 R's in Alaska Alaska Native Knowledge Network A resource for compiling and exchanging information on Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing. Includes Alaska Standards for Culturally Responsive schools and numerous links.

40. INTERNET SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES: P.A.R.E.N.T.S Alaska and families in homes, schools, and communities around the state of alaska. PARENTS believes that strong, capable families are the best resources for http://www.iser.com/PARENTS.html

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. The Parent Training and Information Project for Alaska. 4743 E Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Tel: (907) 337-7678 Fax: (907) 337-7671 Toll-Free (Alaska only) TTY: (907) 337-7629 email: parents@parentsinc.org Visit the P.A.R.E.N.T.S. web site P.A.R.E.N.T.S. works with parents of children with special needs (all kinds and all ages), professionals, and others, to improve the lives of children and families in homes, schools, and communities around the state of Alaska. P.A.R.E.N.T.S. believes that strong, capable families are the best resources for children with special needs. We also believe that parents of these children can provide support and information to each other. P.A.R.E.N.T.S. can help families by offering information, training, referrals, and support. We can connect parents with other parents who share the same needs and concerns. The following resources are available statewide: Lending library of books, journals, newsletters, video and audio tapes, disability awareness activities, the Count Me In puppets, and the traveling curriculum kit Parent Training, including (but not limited to):

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