81. The Council For Disability Rights MPACT (missouri parents Act) 2100 S Brentwood Suite G, Springfield MO 65804 parent education and Advocacy Resource Support Project MPACT - Kansas City http://www.disabilityrights.org/index-info-centers.htm

The Council for Disability Rights Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities CDR HOME NEWS BOOKS VIDEO ... HOW TO HELP Parent Training and Information Centers Alabama Special Education Action Committee Inc. P O Box 161274, Mobile AL 36616 2274 Alaska Alaska PARENTS Resource Ctr. - 540 W International Airport Rd #200, Anchorage AK 99518 Arizona Pilot Parent Partnerships - 4750 N Black Canyon #101, Phoenix AZ 85017 3621 Reaching Harmony - P O Box 920, Fort Defiance AZ 86504 Arkansas Arkansas Disability Coalition - 3920 Woodland Heights Rd, Little Rock AR 72212 Focus Inc. - 305 W Jefferson Ave, Jonesboro AR 72401 California TASK - 100 W Cerritos Ave, Anaheim CA 92805 6546 TASK, San Diego - 3750 Convoy Street #303, San Diego CA 92123 Vietnamese Parents of Disabled Children - 314 Gina Drive, Carson CA 90745 3617 Loving Your Disabled Child - 4715 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90043 Parents of Watts - 10828 Lou Dillon Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90059 Exceptional Parents Unlimited - 120 N First St, Fresno CA 93726 Parents Helping Parents - 94 Monterey Blvd., San Francisco CA 94127 2416

82. Education - Policy Information Pipeline - Technical Assistance Project The links below are resources for special education produced by several of the missouri s Department of Elementary and Secondary education (DESE) http://www.resna.org/taproject/policy/education/

Technical Assistance Project Hot Topics information about current issues About Us who we are and what we do Policy Information Pipeline status and strategies on current issues Library laws, federal reports and RESNA TA publications AT Connections state AT contacts and more Grantees Only open to AT Act grantees Advanced Search Sitemap Feedback TA Project Home Policy Information Pipeline Education Community Living Employment Funding Health Care ... Telecommunications/Information Technology On this page: Accomodations/Accessibility ADA Distance Education Education Technology ... Education Organization Resources Accomodations/Accessibility Instructional Materials Accessibility Act (IMAA) of 2002 The IMAA (HR 4582) directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) develop and publish instructional materials accessibility standards for the national electronic file format to be used by publishers of instructional materials in the preparation of electronic files suitable for efficient conversion into specialized formats; (2) establish a National Instructional Materials Accessibility Advisory Committee to provide technical expertise and guidance in creating such national electronic file format; (3) periodically review and amend such standards to reflect technological advances or changes; and (4) establish a National Instructional Materials Access Center. ADA ADA Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Self-Evaluation Guide for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools This guide is intended to serve as a resource to assist school districts in conducting their self-evaluations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This Guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights in cooperation with Adaptive Environments, Inc. Funding was provided by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) as part of its ADA technical assistance initiative. Adaptive Environments also provide briefing sheets on public schools and Title II of the ADA available for a nominal fee.

83. Division Of Special Education Homepage missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary education Procedural SafeguardsStatement for Children and Parents ParentallyPlaced Private School http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/

Home Division of Special Education Division of Special Education A note about PDF Fax Number (573) 526-4404 or 526-5946 and TDD (800) 735-2966 Compliance Data Coordination Effective Practices Funds Management Special Education Links Sheltered Workshops Missouri School for the Blind Missouri School ... State Schools for Severely Handicapped Funds Management Workshops designed to address issues related to special education funding. Presentation Regarding Reauthorization to the IDEA 2004 A one-day presentation to provide information regarding changes to the Special Education Compliance Standards and Indicators Manual as related to reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004. NEW! Missouri Parents ACT (MPACT) Parent Mentor Volunteer List MPACT Parent Mentors are available to offer support and guidance to parents of children with disabilities throughout the IEP process.

84. Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) parent Advocacy Center for education Rights 8161 Normandale Boulevard Sunrise Children s Foundation parent Information and Resource Center (Nevada) http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_cd=PRC

85. Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center missouri parents ACT MPACT assists parents to effectively advocate for theirchildren s educational rights and services by providing parent training, http://www.moddrc.com/

@import "_Moddrc/075.css"; Getting Developmental Disability Information Fast Facts on Developmental Disabilities and other Publications Fast Facts are brief information sheets that provide a basic explanation of a disability or disability related topic. Some of the information provided in a Fast Fact includes a description of the disability or disability topic, the types, supports needed and resources related to the specific disability or disability topic. Information on Disability Topics This area provides you with a listing of specific disabilities and disability related topics. Just click on the disability or disability topic that you are interested in and it will take you to a page that includes links to topic information, best practices, systems, support groups and additional resources related to the topic. MODDRC Library Database (COMING SOON!) A listing of publications and videos available for check-out from the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center library. MODDRC Search You can request a search for specific information contained on the MODDRC website.

86. EMINTS program sponsored by missouri s Department of Elementary and Secondary education, The eMINTS National Center serves as a resource base for missouri http://www.emints.org/

About eMINTS Communities Equipment eThemes ... Contact Welcome to eMINTS National Center Transforming educational settings through technology requires changes in skill levels of both teachers and learners. For most young people technology has infused their leisure time activities more extensively than their interactions in formal educational settings. Today’s students require learning tasks that both challenge and stimulate them to use technology in acquiring critical knowledge and skills. Professional development that helps teachers and faculty members realize the power technology and instructional strategies grounded in constructivism hold to transform education is at the heart of the eMINTS National Center’s work. Student achievement and engagement in learning have been demonstrated to increase dramatically in classroom environments supported by eMINTS professional development and mentoring programs eMINTS professional development programs are available via contract to educators everywhere. Participants in all eMINTS professional development programs learn from hands-on experiences how to teach using student-centered methods powered by technology. eMINTS professional development programs empower participants to become catalysts for change in their educational systems through team-based planning, high-quality professional development, and on-site support provided by eMINTS National Center staff. The eMINTS National Center is a collaborative education program sponsored by the

87. Project Appleseed, Leave No Parent Behind - Parental Involvement Portal State Dept s of education parent Information Resource Centers Four Mythsof parent Involvement in Schools Southwest educational Development Laboratory http://www.projectappleseed.org/

members login main resources take pledge about us blog We work for America's parents! MAIN TOPIC AREAS Order Toolbox 2005-06 Make A Contribution Parental Involvement Pledge Parental Involvement Chklst ... Contact Us PUBLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION U.S. Department of Education Education Resources Information Center State Dept's of Education Parent Information Resource Centers ... U.City ABOUT APPLESEED Teacher Magazine Parenting Magazine NPR Audio MP3 PTO Today ... St. Louis Post-Dispatch EDUCATION NEWS Washington Post New York Times Los Angeles Times USA Today ... Education Week US education news Consumer: parenting news IN THE SPOTLIGHT Four Myths of Parent Involvement in Schools Southwest Educational Development Laboratory has combed through research to learn how parents can help improve their children's achievement. As a parent here are 12 things you should know about and expect from your schools ....and from yourself In the Spotlight!

88. Family Help In Missouri resources in missouri to help families with troubled teens. Guide to ParentingEducation resources for Hispanic/Latino Families. Visit Parenting Teens. http://www.focusas.com/Missouri.html

Focus Adolescent Services Need help for your teen? Call FocusAS M-F 9 am-5 pm ET Family Help in MISSOURI Missouri Information Organizations Programs Support ... Books Click here to find out if your child is at-risk, displaying self-destructive behaviors, and needs your help and intervention. Home Resources State Directory Schools ... Contact HOTLINES AND HELPLINES Behavioral Health Response St. Louis TTY Child Pornography Tipline ChildhelpUSA Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD Life Crisis Services 314-647-HELP Missouri AIDS Information Line Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Missouri Elder Abuse Hotline Missouri Poison Control Missouri School Violence Hotline Missouri Suicide and Crisis Hotlines National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE TDD National Hotlines and Helplines National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE Parental Stress Helpline ParentLink WarmLine Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

89. Kids Domain - Education Links education. Here are great resources for parents and teachers from all over the web.These sites were checked for appropriate family content before we linked http://www.kidsdomain.com/grown/links/Education.html

Ads_kid=0;Ads_bid=0;Ads_xl=0;Ads_yl=0;Ads_xp='';Ads_yp='';Ads_opt=0;Ads_wrd='[KeyWord]';Ads_prf='';Ads_par='';Ads_cnturl='';Ads_sec=0;Ads_channels=''; Msg Boards Login Home Travel Parties Reviews Resources Holidays Clipart Crafts Shop Camps Education Here are great resources for parents and teachers from all over the web. These sites were checked for appropriate family content before we linked to them. If you find anything inappropriate on the sites below, please e-mail us . Thank you and enjoy! A to Z Teacher Stuff Tons of links for educational resources for teachers. ALA Sites for Educators and Librarians They've done the work for us; you can scroll down to "Educators and Librarians" or browse the links for kids and parents, too. Classroom Connect G.R.A.D.E.S - a rated educational link archive, schools on the web, resources Core Knowledge Home Page Lesson plan ideas from the Core Knowledge Foundation Discovery Channel School Info on programs on the Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, Discover Magazine, and additional teaching ideas. Organized by themes. EarlyChildhood.com

90. Parents Educational resources for Parents and Guardians, Cottage linked to the Home Effective Parenting Educational resources advice on helping children http://education.dot.gov/hands/home1.htm

HOME [Educational Resources for Parents and Guardians] New! America Reads A wonderful listing of reading resources for children and teens. Elementary Math Helping Your Child Learn Math math activities that are meaningful as well as fun. Mathematics Center math-related resources that include Professional Development, Intervention, Data Place, Brain Teasers, textbook support, math links, and projects. Home Activity Center fun activities for the whole family. Mathematics Games brain teasers and puzzles. Middle School Math Helping Your Child Learn Math This document, written by Patsy F. Kanter, is a guide to helping your child with math at home. It provides practical, friendly, and useful advice for working with your child, as well as a collection of games and activities to do with your 5 to 13-year-old child. Quick and Easy Math Games simple games that involve numbers or other math ideas that will help your child develop enthusiasm toward math as well as improve your child's skills. High School Math Helping your Child Learn Math - math activities that are meaningful as well as fun.

91. LIFT Projects The missouri parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) serves parents becomemore selfsufficient, children enter school more ready to learn, http://literacy.kent.edu/~missouri/projects/projects_print.html

Innovative LIFT's expertise centers on applying creative and feasible approaches to literacy-related issues. Family Literacy Since the early 1990s, LIFT has pioneered efforts to promote family literacy in Missouri. Family literacy programs bring together low-literate adults and their young children for a family-focused educational experience. Parents learn parenting, life, and work readiness skills while their children build a solid foundation for entering kindergarten ready to read. Professional Development LIFT's professional development activities for literacy providers promote continuous improvement by crafting training sessions linked with ongoing technical assistance, in conjunction with continuous evaluation. LIFT identifies and fulfills training needs not otherwise provided in Missouri. Web-Based Resources LIFT's web site allows access to on-line literacy resources, a searchable directory of literacy programs and providers, on-line discussion groups, links to state and national literacy organizations, and LIFT eNews , a free electronic newsletter. LIFT also provides funding and support for an on-line newspaper with current stories, backed with easy-to-use lesson plans. It is an interactive tool that parents, tutors, and teachers can use to help students become better readers.

92. Missouri missouri State resources. Each state sets eligibility ages for services to childrenand youth missouri Parents Act (MPACT) 2100 South Brentwood, Suite G http://www.autism-pdd.net/links/missouri.html

Missouri State Resources 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 STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Special Education Services. See Missouri Web Resources STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Special Education Services. STATE VOCATIONAL Rehabilitation Agency. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Planning Council. DISABILITY Organizations PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ages 3 through 5. STATE VOCATIONAL Special Needs Programs DISABILITIES Advocacy Program UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED Programs EARLY Intervention System. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH for children and youth. PARENT-TEACHER Association (PTA) TECHNOLOGY RELATED Assistance. PARENTS Training and Information Project. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL Health PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN with Special Health Care Needs. STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Melodie Friedebach, Coordinator Division of Special Education Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES: AGES 3 THROUGH 5 Paula Goff, ECSE Director

93. Educational Psychology Interactive: Internet Resources Character education Lesson Plans Links to webbased resources Compensatoryeducation Tips for Parents from education Law Center http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/materials/internet.html

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERACTIVE Internet Resources Last updated: August 2005 EdPsych : Courses Homepage Introduction to Education and Educational Psychology ... Measuring Up : The National Report Card on Higher Education School: The Story of American Public Education from PBS The Condition of Education : from the National Center of Education Statistics The Virtual Library from Schoolwise Press (hundreds of links to articles and reports on a variety of educational issues) Educational Psychology from Margaret Anderson, Cortland College EdPsyc Central from Heidi Weiman, Kendall College Comments on Woolfolk's Educational Psychology Textbook by Joe Milana at the University of Maryland Educationally Psyched from Dr. Jane Martino at Des Moines Area Community College Education-related Internet Resources Resource Web Site for Survey of Educational Concepts by Ellen Wiley, Valdosta State University Teaching educational psychology Special Interest Group (SIG) of American Educational Research Asso c iation (AERA) Advanced educational psychology by Peter Doolittle at Virginia Tech Educational psychology from the Mental Health Net Ed Psyc Grad course at Virginia Tech Philosophy of Education Philosophy of Education : The Paideia Archive Philosophy of Education : Publication of the Philosophy of Education Society Philosophical Roots (of Learning Communities): by Ron Miller Online Papers in Philosophy (with index): Compiled by David Chalmers

94. Special Education Mediation-FAQ Mediation in Special education A Resource Manual for Mediators. Mediation inMissouri Managing parent and School Conflict through Effective http://ericec.org/faq/mediaton.html

Special Education Mediation (updated December 2002) The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) The Council for Exceptional Children 1110 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22201-5704 Toll Free: 1.800.328.0272 E-mail: ericec@cec.sped.org Internet: http://ericec.org My child's school and I have some disagreements about his special education program. Do I have any options for resolving this dispute other than a due process hearing? www.directionservice.org/cadre Following are selected citations from the ERIC database and the search terms we used to find the citations. You can search the ERIC database yourself on the Internet through either of the following web sites: ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation (ERIC AE) (http://ericae.net/search.htm) ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology (ERIC IT) (http://ericir.syr.edu/Eric/). ERIC Citations The full text of citations beginning with an ED number (for example, EDxxxxxx) is available: In microfiche collections worldwide; to find your nearest ERIC Resource Collection, point your web browser to: http://ericae.net/derc.htm

95. Assistance To Parents Of Children With Disabilities For further information regarding missouri s available special education services,contact (3) missouri Parents Act (MPACT) Kansas City 816/531-7070 http://www.mobar.org/pamphlet/asstprnt.htm

Assistance to Parents of Children With Disabilities Help is Available The purpose of this brochure is to provide support and guidance to parents of children with disabilities. As such a parent, you may be in need of financial, legal and emotional assistance. This publication is aimed at helping you meet the needs of your new challenge. Support Groups In Kansas City - 913/648-2317 - Advocacy for Citizens with Retardation In St. Louis - 314/569-2211 - Assn. of Retarded Citizens In Springfield - 417/883-4065 - Pilot Parent Northwest Parent Network Parental Stress Helpline United Cerebral Palsy In addition, there are a number of support groups for persons with similar disabilities or their parents. A directory of such groups may be obtained from your local Parent to Parent organization. Financial Assistance 1. Supplemental Security Income The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash benefits to needy individuals who are aged, blind or disabled. There is no minimum age requirement for eligibility under SSI. However, unlike ordinary Social Security recipients, SSI recipients must meet certain income and financial resources tests to qualify for the program's benefits. You are not limited on the number of applications you may make for these benefits. If benefits are denied on the first application, that does not mean that benefits will be denied on the second application. Furthermore, if benefits are denied, reduced or terminated, you have a right to request reconsideration and, if necessary, a hearing before an administrative law judge.

96. University Of Missouri-Rolla, Distance & Continuing Education Distance Continuing education University of missouri Rolla We encouragestudents and their parents to make a confidential and personal appointment http://dce.umr.edu/about/disability.html

UMR Home A-Z Index Campus Map Why UMR ... News Quick Links Alumni Archives Athletics Blackboard Bookstore Calendar Chancellor COC Departments Directory Events Helpdesk Joe'SS Library MinerMail Organizations Provost Registrar Search Students Faculty Staff Parents Community Campus Home DCE Home About DCE About DCE About UMR ... Video Communications Center University of Missouri - Rolla 1870 Miner Circle 103 ME Annex Rolla, MO 65409-1560 Phone: 573-341-6576 Fax: 573-341-4992 Email: dce@umr.edu Disability Resources UMR is committed to helping all of our students attain their highest level of achievement possible. If a prospective student has a disability and would like more information please contact Connie Arthur, Disability Support Services Advisor by: phone: 573-341-4211 letter: 204 Norwood Hall, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO 65409-0950 email: dss@umr.edu We encourage students and their parents to make a confidential and personal appointment with the Coordinator, Disability Support Services. Disability Support Services are operated by Academic Support Programs . The DSS Advisor assists students with disabilities with available campus-wide services. The University is committed to providing equal opportunity to all academically-qualified students and has taken significant measures to modify the campus to make services, activities and programs accessible for students with disabilities.

97. Online Resources | MOREnet The NetSmartz Workshop® is an interactive, educational safety resource from theNational Access to a wide variety of digitized collections from missouri http://www.more.net/online/

About Conferences and Events Online Resources Programs ... Home Online Resources EBSCO host EBSCOhost provides access to full-text information on a broad range of topics including general interest, business, health and multi-cultural. Age-appropriate publications, references and interfaces are available for both younger and older students. Information in EBSCOhost is from current and authoritative journals, magazines, pamphlets, newsletters and reference books on a wide variety of topics. More information about EBSCO host NewsBank NewsBank provides the full text of news features, special interest stories, editorials, daily columns, letters to the editor, sports reports, death notices, obituaries and more from Missouri publications Kansas City Star, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Springfield News-Leader. A broad spectrum of nationwide newspapers are also available: Chicago Tribune, Wichita Eagle, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Des Moines Register, Louisville Courier Journal, Tulsa World and Christian Science Monitor. More information about NewsBank Thomson Gale Business and Company Resource Center Due to the procurement procedure, Business and Company Resource Center is no longer available as of July 1, 2005.

98. About SIDS Resources - SIDSResources.org Professional education is also offered to nurses, physicians, SIDS Resourcesserves as a source of information and support for the parents, grandparents http://www.sidsresources.org/about/about.shtml

Back to Front Page Mission Statement The Mission of SIDS Resources, Inc. is to create a community where all babies are healthy throughout the first year of life and: Where professionals and the community understand the risk factors for SIDS and infant death and use healthy and safe infant care practices. Where families and professionals affected by the death of a baby receive supportive services and education. Where research to stop SIDS and infant death is supported. Services Family Support Professionals trained in bereavement are available to work with families, friends, and child care providers to offer support after the loss of a baby. Staff also offer current medical information about SIDS. Services include: Individual Bereavement Counseling Peer Contacts, telephone and/or email support Home Visits Research Update Meetings Support Groups Quarterly Newsletters and Monthly Updates Our counselors also work with the health care provider network and volunteers to coordinate the best possible support following the death of a child. Typically about 100 new families receive service each year. All services are provided free of charge. For more information e-mail Lori Ahrens at lahrens@SIDSresources.org

99. MISSOURI Institutions of Higher education. missouri Parents Act (MPACT). Center forinnovations in Special education. Autism Resource Center (ACCESS). http://www.signetwork.org/New_SigNet/Docs/MO/Missouri.htm

Summary of 1999 Funded State Improvement Grant Applications August 1999 MISSOURI Abstract or Conceptual Framework for State Systemic Change Systemic change will occur as a result of: Developing linkages and connections across multiple promising reform practices. Establishing ownership and commitment to change by stakeholders by building and expanding on existing successful programs and models. Providing support for connecting the various reform efforts to require all participants to build on proven/promising practices to address common goals. More specifically, systems change will occur through: Increased numbers of teachers in critical areas of special education. Change in certification and training. Distance learning options in rural areas. Different approaches to mentoring to retain special education teachers. Improved methods of teaching reading and math for diverse learners. Development of models to reduce drop-out rate for students with disabilities. Internet and teleconference use to assist teachers in working with challenging students. State-wide training in the math and reading initiative.

100. Missouri Homeschooling Laws - A To Z Home's Cool missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary education. Complete HomeLearning Source Book The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/laws/blMO.htm

YOU ARE HERE: HOME REGIONAL MISSOURI OR LEGALITIES Homeschooling books and supplies at discount, no sales tax, and now free shipping! A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling I am Ann Zeise , your guide to the best and most interesting and useful sites and articles about home education on the web. Search All of A to Z Articles Calendar Curriculum Explorations 4 Kids Field Trips Jokes Laws Links Methods Older Kids Regional Religion/Cultural The Web Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Curriculum Shopping Site Index: A B C D ... Z Missouri Homeschooling Associations Events Legal Information Online ... Support Group Lists A to Z Home's Cool Home Articles Beginning to Homeschool Community Networking ... Support Group Resources Missouri Education Code For Homeschooling This is not intended to be legal advice and is distributed for information purposes only. Check for updates at your public library. Compulsory attendance - Between 7 and 16 years of age. Sec. 167.031. School attendance compulsory, who may be excused-nonattendance, penalty-home school, definition, requirements-school year defined- daily log, defense to prosecution.

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 5     81-100 of 108    Back | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | Next 20