1. Massachusetts Department Of Education Educator Services Resources for Massachusetts educators, including licensure requirements by the Massachusetts Department of Education. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

2. Special Education - Massachusetts Department Of Education Parent Information ' Complaints Compliance ' Special Education Appeals ' MCAS Links and Resources ' Contact Us http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

3. The Federation For Children With Special Needs a Parent Center in Massachusetts which Education Special Needs Updates. Parent Consultant Training More Resources. Search the http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

4. Massachusetts Association Of Special Education Parent Advisory MASSPAC Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils News Regulations Laws Resources Advocacy http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Massachusetts Association Of 766 Approved Private Schools Directory of special schools approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education, grouped by the type of disability served. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. Welcome To Massachusetts Home Organization Of Parent Educators Massachusetts Homeschool Organization of Parent Educators 2005 MassHOPE Convention! 2005 Used Curriculum Sale http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Education World - Parent Resources Education Programs Summer TOP Parent Resources Education Programs Summer Camps 1 total subcategories. Displaying 1 1 . children at nine Massachusetts locations http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. National Coalition For Parent Involvement In Education (NCPIE) Search NCPIE Resources by keyword Contact. National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) Sue L. Ford School in Lynn http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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10. Council Of Parent Attorneys And Advocates Special Education Advocacy Training Grant Program COPAA and the 2005 The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Eye On Education/Parent Resources Assists parents of children enrolled in BPS bilingual education programs. massachusetts resources Higher education Information Center 617536-0200 http://www.eyeoneducation.tv/parents/resources_list.html

Boston Public Schools After-School Programs Parent Resources Parent Perspectives Parents: Parent Resources Resources List Remember you are not alone! There are many organizations dedicated to helping you support your child's learning. Get your questions answered and get informed about what you can do to help your child by calling or visiting an organization in your neighborhood. Here is just a handful organizations to get you started. Boston Massachusetts National Boston Resources Boston Partners in Education 44 Farnsworth St. Boston, MA 02110 http://www.bostonpartners.org An independent, nonprofit organization that trains and places thousands of volunteers in Boston public schools. Boston Public Schools (BPS) BPS Main Office 26 Court St. Boston, MA 02108 http://boston.k12.ma.us/ Practical information about Boston public schools, including enrollment, transportation, MCAS, special education, and bilingual education. Hosts an annual Showcase of Schools at the Bayside Expo Center in early January. BPS Citywide Parents Council 21 Deckard St.

12. Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources In Massachusetts massachusetts Association of Special education parent Advisory Councils Community Autism resources 1577 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720 http://www.masspac.org/resources/autismresourcesinMA.htm

MASSPAC Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources in Massachusetts Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) 182 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 info@aane.org www.aane.org New England Autism Alliance of Metrowest P.O. Box 2118, Natick, MA 01760 www.autismalliance.org Middlesex West Autism Center of the South Shore P.O. Box 692382, Quincy, MA 02269-2382 www.autismsouthshore.org South Coastal Area Autism Resource Center of Central MA 360 W. Boylston St., Suite 213, West Boylston, MA 01583 http://arccm.cjb.net Central MA Autism Support Center 6 Southside Rd., Danvers, MA 01923 1-800-7-AUTISM, www2.shore.net/~nsarc                            Northeastern MA Boston Families for Autism, Inc. P.O. Box 365437, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Boston, inner-city Community Autism Resources 1577 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720 www.community-autism-resources.com Southeastern MA                                                                                                 Cape Cod, Islands Community Resources for People with Autism 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton, MA 01027

13. Massachusetts State Resources Community parent Resource Center (Serving the city of Boston) MassachusettsAssociation of Special education parent Advisory Councils (MASSPAC) http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ma.htm

NICHCY State Resources : Massachusetts A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Massachusetts State Resources Table of Contents State Agencies Disability Organizations Parent Organizations Other Organizations The offices listed on this state sheet are primarily state-level offices. Even if an office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you with information and assistance about disability issues in your state. If you find that an address or number has changed or is incorrect, please e-mail us at nichcy@aed.org and let us know. State Agencies and Organizations Age of Eligibility Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities. For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under Department of Education: Special Education United States Senators Honorable Edward M. Kennedy (D) 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

14. Parent Resources... MA Association of Special education parent Advisory Council (MASSPAC) (617) 9624558 massachusetts Department of education 350 Main ST Malden, MA 02148 http://www.mnip-net.org/MNIP/factshts.nsf/0/a65c27128b78358285256d0a004f51a8?Ope

15. Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) Educational resources for massachusetts parent Resource Center RegionalEducational Laboratory Regional Technology Consortia Program http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=ma

16. Links & Resources - Massachusetts Citizens For Children (MCC) Catalog of program materials and resources for parents, caregivers, parents Learning About Children s education A massachusetts statewide parent http://www.masskids.org/links/links_parenting.html

PARENTING AARP-Grandparent Information Center Targets grandparents raising grandchildren, professionals, support groups, researchers, and policy makers. Referrals to local support groups, technical assistance, newsletter, national calendar of events, conference, fact sheets, brochures and pamphlets. ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) Boston's official antipoverty agency - from pre-natal education to elderly initiatives. Planning with and assisting over 100,000 low-income individuals and families Active Parenting Publishers Catalog of program materials and resources for parents, caregivers, and parenting groups. Bedford Youth and Family Services Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Birth To Three Brings new parents together to share their parenting experiences, increase their knowledge of early childhood development, learn about community resources and develop support networks among themselves.

17. The Federation For Children With Special Needs the Federation operates a parent Center in massachusetts which offers a varietyof services to IDEA resources page from US Department of education. http://www.fcsn.org/

Contact Home Search NEW! Recommended titles from the Federation at Amazon.com! Important Information about the Educational Rights for Children Displaced by Hurricane Katrina As families leave the areas most devastated by Hurricane Katrina, they will disperse to friends’ and relatives’ homes across the country. Others may be truly homeless, or be placed in temporary housing at hotels, motels or military bases by FEMA. For children who have been traumatized by the loss of home, friends, and perhaps death or injury of family members, returning to school is not only important for educational purposes; attendance at a school becomes an oasis of normalcy for them... Full version of this important memo. Celebrating 30 years of Parents Helping Parents The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. We can help! Organized in 1975 as a coalition of parent groups representing children with a variety of disabilities, the Federation operates a Parent Center in Massachusetts which offers a variety of services to parents, parent groups, and others who are concerned with children with special needs. What's New NEW!

18. The Federation For Children With Special Needs 1993 Family TIES established to provide parent to parent resources statewide . of A parent s Guide to Special education with the massachusetts http://www.fcsn.org/aboutus/history.html

Contact Home Search Major Accomplishments of the Federation: Incorporated as a parent-staffed organization devoted to assisting parents of children with special needs to realize the promise of the new special education laws. First office opened. Awarded federal funds to conduct a pilot project of parent-to- parent assistance and training. This was the first of today's Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI). Convened first national conference of parent centers in Washington, DC. Established the T APP national parent center network. Adopted the principles that see disability as a natural part of life and positively value individual differences. These becan1e part of the national agenda for parent organizations. Began the parent outreach component of the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NECTAS), assisting states in planning and implementing early intervention programs Parent Professional Advocacy League (PAL) began to support parents of children with serious emotional mental health issues. Mass CARE; a family support and information program for families of children with HIV formed.

19. Massachusetts Special education resources; massachusetts Special education The massachusettsAssociation of Special education parent Advisory Councils (MASSPAC) has a http://mass.uniquelygifted.org/

Ways to Help After Katrina Information on how to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Search Now: Uniquely Gifted Massachusetts Resources Meredith G. Warshaw, M.S.S., M.A. Special Needs Educational Advisor Contributing Editor, 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter Help Katrina evacuees on Cape Cod: (info from Boston Globe 9/10/05) Volunteer: Call 1-800-293-4131 (7 a.m. - 7 p.m.). Volunteers must be able to donate at least 5 consecutive days and must make their own living arrangements. Officials will decide whose skills are needed. Donate Goods: Drop off donations at a Salvation Army thrift store, adult rehab center, or office. New clothing is the biggest need. Corporate Donations: Call 1-508-820-2000 The following resources may be helpful to people who live in Massachusetts: Contents Special Education Resources Massachusetts Special Education Regulations/Policies Specific Special Needs/Support Groups Homeschooling ... Other Resources Please note: Being listed here is not per se an endorsement of any particular site or email list. I have included annotations for those sites or lists that I am familiar with and strongly recommend.

20. National Coalition For Parent Involvement In Education (NCPIE): Resources 1500 massachusetts Ave NW Special Projects Office/Ste. 042 Washington DC 20005 Resource Title Creating Our Future Parents as Partners in education http://www.ncpie.org/Resources/ParentsFamilies.cfm

Resources for Parents and Families There are currently 174 resources for Parents and Families in the NCPIE database. To order a resource, please contact its publishing organization. AARP Grandparent Information Center 601 E Street NW Washington DC 20049 Voice: Fax: Contact: Margaret Hollidge, Sr Program Coordinator Web Address: www.aarp.org/grandparents/ Resource Title: Welfare Reform and Your Family Price: Free Description: An examination of how welfare reform has affected grandparents raising grandchildren. Resource Title: Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren: What to Consider and Where to Find Help Price: Free Description: An online resource for grandparents who are sole caregivers for grandchildren. Resource Title: Parenting Grandchildren: A Voice for Grandparents Price: Free Description: A newsletter written to meet the needs of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren and professionals who serve them. Resource Title: Support Groups for Raising Grandchildren Price: Free Description: A web page dedicated to helping grandparents who are sole caregivers for their grandchildren join and form support groups. American Federation of Teachers 555 New Jersey Avenue NW Washington DC 20001 Voice: Fax: Contact: Rosalind LaRocque Contact E-mail: rlarocqu@aft.org

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