81. NASP Legislative Update - November 19, 2004 The law will now give local educational agencies the option to eliminate the Prior to her work in the texas Governor s Office, Margaret worked as http://www.nasponline.org/advocacy/legisup111904.html

NASP Legislative Update November 19, 2004 For a printer-friendly version, click here IDEA Conference Report Passes Brief Preliminary Summary New Education Secretary Margaret Spellings to replace Rod Paige IDEA Conference Report Passes On November 17, 2004, the bipartisan House-Senate conference submitted and passed to the full chambers a final IDEA reauthorization bill that included reforms they believe will help teachers, parents, and schools ensure every student with disabilities receives a quality education. The conference committee voted on only one amendment that would have extended the time for special education teachers to become highly qualified from the 2005-2006 school year to the 2006-2007 school year. The amendment, offered by Senator Sessions (R-AL), was agreed to by the Senate conference committee members but rejected by the House conferees, meaning that it was not included in the final bill. Thus, all special education teachers must still be highly qualified in the same time frame as general education teachers. The House then approved the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support on November 19, 2004. The vote was 397 - 3 (Flake (R-AZ), Garrett (R-NJ), and Paul (R-TX) ) and 32 not voting. The Roll Call vote is listed at:

82. AIM Youth Council Texas A ruling handed down by the texas education Agency last week has brought the See http//www.aics.org/mascot/racist.html These were presented to show http://www.aics.org/youth/aimyctx.html

04/01/99 Alvarado mascot complaint 04/08/99 mascot issue sent to trustees' 04/28/99 Washington woman to address trustees' Links ... MASCOTS - Racism in our schools AIM TEXAS YOUTH COUNCIL HAS BEEN DESOLVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF AIM TEXAS The following reproduced with permission of Alvarado Star-Bulletin (click here to visit) District stands firm; complaint filed with TEA; opinion pending By LYNDEE STEPHENS Star-Bulletin Managing Editor Alvarado somewhat reluctantly entered the growing controversy over the use of Indians as mascots last week when a complaint was filed with the Texas Education Agency about the school district's use of the symbol. "I wouldn't call it a problem," said Alvarado ISD Supt. Ben Colwell, who has received numerous e-mails from Native American groups protesting the Indian mascot. "They're complaining. I don't really know if anything will come of it." Julius Gordon, director of the TEA's division of complaints and management, said his office has two months to decide on its jurisdiction over the complaint. "We have received a letter of complaint surrounding the use of symbols that are demeaning to Native Americans," he said. "It's being evaluated to see if this agency has jurisdiction to be involved."

83. Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) - Links texas education Agency (TEA) Website includes state and federal regulations, theTEKS (texas Essential Knowledge and Skills), hearing officer decisions and http://www.txsha.org/links/links.html

Home Site Map About Us Contact Us ... TSH Foundation Links TSHA Membership Directory Annual Convention! Legislative Alerts Links ASHA/Communication Disorders ASHA Accredited University Programs in Texas AT/AAC Developmental Disabilities/Mental Retardation/Autism ... Voice ASHA/Communication Disorders American Academy of Private Practice Speech Pathologists and Audiologists American Speech-Language Hearing Foundation Berit's Best Sites for Children - Links to more than 800 sites with interactive stories, coloring books, and other activities that might be used in therapy with children. Council of State Association Presidents National Black Association for Speech, Language and Hearing (NBASLH) National Student Speech- Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Net Connections for Communication Disorders and Sciences - Dr. Judith Kuster, of Mankato State University, has an excellent web site dedicated to Communication Disorders issues. Her site also has many links to other sites. Phonetic fonts Speech Pathology Jobs and Resources Speech Paths - Speech Paths is a speech pathology community informational resource on the Internet. This website is dedicated to providing information to speech language pathologists and audiologists.

84. Special Education Reading Project Task Force Members In 1996, Region IV ESC was designated by the texas education Agency (TEA) to serve as texas education Agency 1701 N. Congress Ave. Austin, texas 78701 http://www.texasreading.org/utcrla/pd/serp_rise_members.asp

@import url(/common/styles/global.css); Skip Navigation Home Research Professional Development ... SERP Home Project Information General Education Reading Liaisons (TEA) Special Education Reading Liaisons AGC Members Special Education Materials Availability At this time, SERP materials are only available for licensing large quantities for training purposes. Contact licensing @ mail.utexas.edu for more information. Content Questions Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Project Director dpbryant @ mail.utexas.edu SERP Task Force Members Diane Pedrotty Bryant Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts Address Information 512-471-5716 phone 512-475-7281 fax dpbryant@mail.utexas.edu Debra Burgess Pflugerville Independent School District Parkcrest Middle School 1500 N. Railroad Ave. Pflugerville, Texas 78660 512-594-2400 phone Debra_Burgess@pisd.tx.us.net Debra R. Burgess is a teacher at Park Crest Middle School in Pflugerville Independent School District in Pflugerville, Texas. Previously she taught special education in first through sixth grades and second grade in Austin Independent School District for 13 years. She has been teaching in Pflugerville ISD for the past three years. She received her bachelor of science degree in education from Southwest Texas State University. Debra is married and has three daughters, one of whom has a learning disability. Debra represents teachers on the SERP Task Force. Diana Carl Region IV Education Service Center 7145 West Tidwell Houston, Texas 77092

85. Texas Education Agency (TEA) Awareness Release Regarding Bacterial Meningitis texas education Agency (TEA) Awareness Release Regarding Bacterial MeningitisWhat is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain http://www.friscoisd.org/news/notice_meningitis.htm

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Awareness Release Regarding Bacterial Meningitis What is meningitis? There are two common types of bacteria that cause meningitis: Strep pneumoniae causes pneumococcal meningitis; there are over 80 subtypes that cause illness What are the symptoms? Someone with meningitis will become very ill. The illness may develop over one or two days, but it can also rapidly progress in a matter of hours. Not everyone with meningitis will have the same symptoms. Children (over 1 year old) and adults with meningitis may have: Severe headache High temperature Vomiting Sensitivity to bright lights Neck stiffness, joint pains Drowsiness or confusion *In both children and adults, there may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots or bruises caused by bleeding under the skin. These can occur anywhere on the body. They are a sign of blood poisoning (septicemia), which sometimes happens with meningitis, particularly the meningococcal strain. How serious is bacterial meningitis? If it is diagnosed early and treated promptly, the majority of people make a complete recovery. In some cases it can be fatal or a person may be left with a permanent disability, such as deafness, blindness, amputations or brain damage ( resulting in mental retardation or paralysis) even with prompt treatment. How is bacterial meningitis spread?

86. Texas Connect - Newborn Hearing Screening State education agency in texas that oversees the public Internet www.shhh.org Description Promotes an improved quality of life for...... http://www.callier.utdallas.edu/txcresources-state.html

Texas Connect Home Page Callier Home Page UTD UTD/Callier Center Newborn Hearing Screening Directory What is Texas Connect Parent to Parent Written by parents Benefits of Early Detection and Referral Process ... Texas Connect Home Page State Resources National Resources DFW Metroplex/Local Resources The resources listed in this section cover a wide range of information and service available to families of infants and young children who are deaf and hard of hearing. The agencies and organizations included are all non-profit or publicly funded. All are well established organizations with a history of providing service. All have service or information potentially useful to families of young children with a hearing loss. While this list is extensive, it is by no means a complete list of every service and organization available. Use this guide as a starting point for connecting to resources that will be helpful to your family. Texas State Resources: Educational Programs and Resources State Agencies Organizations Services/Activities ... Funding Sources Educational Programs and Resources: Deaf Education Interpreter Training and Development Contact Address: Marianne Sasseen, ESC Region 10, PO Box 83 1300: Richardson. TX 75083-1300

87. Texas: Web Links Welcome to the texas education Agency The texas education Agency Web site is http//www.statweb.org/; texas Council for the Social Studies The texas http://www.eduplace.com/state/tx/tx_links.html

@import "/state/includes/import.css"; skip navigation Texas Web Links About Texas Education Resources for Texas State Teacher Resources Maps ... For Texas Kids About Texas TexasOnline The official state Web site is a first stop for information about Texas. http://www.state.tx.us/ Texas QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau Explore Texas's facts and figures, from population statistics to economic indicators. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48000.html Texas State Government This site features direct links to an array of Texas-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources. http://www.govspot.com/state/tx.htm Education Resources for Texas Welcome to the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency Web site is an invaluable resource. Here you will find information on assessment, standards, grants, and more. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ Educational Resources for Texas This site lists state resources from the U.S. Department of Education. http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=tx

88. OVERVIEW OF EDUCATION IN TEXAS - SECTION ONE This is the first in a series of reports about public education in texas. texas Kids Count Project Director 512/3200222 email finet@cppp.org http://www.cppp.org/kidscount/education/overview.html

O VERVIEW OF E DUCATION IN T EXAS Released: September 7, 1998 This is the first in a series of reports about public education in Texas. This series of reports, produced by the Center for Public Policy Priorities as part of the Texas Kids Count Project is entitled Measuring Up: The State of Texas Education . It explores issues in education of Texas children, with an emphasis on low-income and disadvantaged children in public schools. This introductory report summarizes many of the challenges faced by students in Texas, as well as challenges faced by the schools they attend. The topics for this overview and the subsequent reports in this series were suggested during meetings and discussions with policymakers and education experts. Each of the topics touched on in this first overview report will be addressed in more detail in upcoming releases. Topics of future reports will include: Overview of Texas Education School finance Student Assessment and Performance The Debate Over Dropouts: How Many are There? ... Parental Involvement In Education Children with Special Needs Technology in Schools Each report will provide an issue-specific analysis including relevant statistics for each county and descriptions of educational reforms and model programs for improving children’s education. The information for these reports comes from an extensive literature review, data from state and federal agencies such as the Texas Education Agency and the U.S. Census, and interviews with experts in the field. Most of the information reported here is from the 1996-7 school year and is the most recent data available. Over the next several months

89. The Growing Digital Divide In Access For People With Disabilities: In response to this mandate, the texas education Agency issued their report in 3 (1998) 15. http//www.ncddr.org/researchexchange/ According to this http://www.icdri.org/CynthiaW/the_digital_divide.htm

Translate this page automatically. Main Body Search WWW Search www.icdri.org Test your Site for Accessibility with Cynthia Says ™ Home About Us Donations ... Contact Our Friends UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY Data, Tools and Research May 25 and 26, 1999 US Department of Commerce Washington DC THE GROWING DIGITAL DIVIDE IN ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY By Cynthia D. Waddell, J.D. cynthia.waddell@icdri.org Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Multiple Methods for Access Benefit Everyone III. ... VIII. References I. Introduction This White Paper was commissioned by the National Science Foundation to be presented on May 25, 1999 at the “Understanding the Digital Economy” conference; a public conference convened in response to a directive from the President of the United States to the National Economic Council, in consultation with executive branch agencies. The conference is timely because there are significant law and policy issues impacting the community of people with disabilities in their ability to overcome digital barriers and participate in the digital economy. The growth and success of the emerging digital economy requires that attention be paid to the mechanism for enabling dynamic participation.

90. ERIC/OSEP Directory Of Projects: Texas Deafblind Project: Technical Assistance F The texas education Agency will subcontract with the Deafblind Outreach Team atthe texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to implement the http://www.cec.sped.org/osep/database/detailView.html?masterID=243

91. Welcome To The Dallas Independent School District 90 percent of DISD schools met tougher No Child Left Behind federal standardsin the 20032004 school year, the texas education Agency reported on Feb. http://www.dallasisd.org/

Did You Know? Buses no longer picking students up at downtown shelters With the closing of the downtown shelters for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina, buses no longer will be transporting students to and from school from Reunion Arena and the Dallas Convention Center. Families who have moved to housing within the Dallas Independent School District boundaries should call this number to find the neighborhood schools their children will attend: School Location Information Students are to attend their neighborhood schools beginning Mon., Sept. 19. Transportation The district provides transportation for students who live more than two miles from school. For bus schedules and routes, call 972-925-4953 or the school. If there is a question about what school a student is to attend, call 972-925-3645. School phone numbers and addresses Directions to schools Elementary Middle High Students who are no longer living within the attendance zone of the school where they are enrolled may continue attending their current school if the family provides transportation. More information DISD Hurricane Hotline: Search Our Site District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm).

92. Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) State Higher education Agency. Provide information on the state s education programs, texas Top texas Higher education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_ID=SHE

93. Resource Links - Education Service Center-Region 19 - El Paso, Texas education Service Center serving El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. texas educationAgency, http//www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/ http://www.esc19.net/resources.php

@import url(./css/Region19_IE2.css); News Archive Search: Home About Us ESC Staff Links ... Stream 19 Resource Links Accountability and Compliance Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/ Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/ CHILD HEALTH CATCH Austin web site http://www.catchtexas.org USDA's Team Nutrition http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn CDC's Healthy Youth http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/das CDC's web site for kids http://www.bam.gov FOOD SERVICE The National Food Service Management Institute http://www.nfsmi.org Food and Nutrition Information Center http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic Team Nutrition http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn Texas Department of Agriculture http://www.agr.state.tx.us School Nutrition Association http://www.asfsa.org USDA Food and Nutrition http://www.usda.gov Action for Healthy Kids http://www.actionforhealthykids.org Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion http://www.usda.gov/cnpp GIFTED AND TALENTED Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented http://www.txgifted.org National Association for Gifted Children http://www.nagc.org

94. Texas State Approving Agency For Veterans Education Home page of the Veteran s education program operated by the texas WorkforceCommission. Institutions interested in being certified as an Approved http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/vetsvcs/tsaa/valist.html

home site index about us contact information Search Texas State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Rules and Regulations The Approval Process To Request an Application for Approval Directory of Approved Institutions/Employers for Veterans ... Staff Related Web Sites Muskogee Regional Office, Department of Veterans Affairs National Association of State Approving Agencies Texas Veterans Commission U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ... Accessibility Last Revision: May 23, 2005

95. WELCOME TO THE DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Association of local governments. Site includes information about programs andservices, meeting schedule, and a list of members. http://www.detcog.org/

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [4]', awmBN='620'; awmAltUrl=''; has directed all staff to stay at home and perform what functions that can be performed from home until further notice. Employees that can should contact their supervisor for additional information. WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF DETCOG The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) is a voluntary association of Counties, cities, independent school districts, river authorities, soil and water conservation districts, hospital districts and sustaining private industry members in a 12 county region of deep east Texas. The region covers an area of 9,790 square miles and serves a population of 360,000 people. more DETCOG ANNOUNCEMENTS HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION CLASS Homeownership Education Classes Dates and Times Homeownership Education Class Schedule EAST TEXAS EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE 2005 Empowerment Conference ... Registration Form Community Link: Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District Official site of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG). This site is designed and maintained by the employees of the DETCOG and is best viewed in 800 x 600 resolution. This is a DETCOG website and as such is subject to our

96. Consumer Credit Counseling Service :: Debt Management Services :: Consolidate De Interactive Financial education Tools for Consumers, Teachers and creditcounseling service agency and have over 46 years of industry experience. http://www.moneymanagement.org/

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97. PRRAC - Poverty & Race Research Action Council Available for $25 from www.teachingforchange.org. Using Research to ImproveEducation for LowIncome and Minority Students http://www.prrac.org/

About PRRAC Support PRRAC Contact Us Search For Current Projects Newsletter Publications Policy Briefs ... Fellowships/Grants Supporting Progressive Solutions to Problems of Racism and Poverty PRRAC is a non-partisan, national, not-for-profit organization convened by major civil rights, civil liberties and anti-poverty groups. Our purpose is to link social science research to advocacy work in order to address problems at the intersection of race and poverty. More about PRRAC Housing Rights in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Letter to Congress from civil rights organizations (September 23, 2005) See full text. Hurricane Katrina: Lessons for HUD from the 1994 Los Angeles earthquake (September 12, 2005) See full text. The Benefits of Housing Mobility The Benefits of Housing Mobility: An excerpt from the upcoming report of the Third National Conference on Housing Mobility (September, 2005) See full text. The School to Prison Pipeline: a special Forum issue Summaries of the latest research and advocacy from the Children's Defense Fund, the Advancement Project, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and the Harvard Civil Rights Project – in the current issue of See full issue.

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