41. Online Resources For Special Education - Texas - GreatSchools.net Online resources for Special education texas - GreatSchools.net. Check outthese useful online resources for parents of special education students. http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/tx/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 GreatSchools Insider premium content - Sign In Here or Learn More - denotes premium content 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. Texas Education Agency Special Education Division The TEA's site provides information on special education services in Texas, how to file a complaint if you feel your child is not receiving the services he is entitled to, parent training and information centers, and more.

42. College Readiness For All: Resources Developed by the texas education Agency, this comprehensive Web resource for This guide is widely used in parent workshops and education guidance as http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/collegereadiness/toolbox/resources.htm

Additional Help Resources The resources described here are intended to provide alternate tools and information for achieving the strategies introduced in the toolbox. They include both online and print resources that may be helpful to school and outreach practitioners. Academic Rigor and Programs The College Board provides extensive information and materials for increasing the rigor of academic programs. Assessment information on College Board Assessments is also available. Information is also available on International Baccalaureate Information This site provides information about developing an International Baccalaureate program at high schools. Making the Grade in College Prep: A Guide for Improving College Preparation Programs (PDF) Designed for use by pre-college professionals responsible for planning and assessment of high school college programs, this pamphlet classifies the range of college preparation programs available, analyzes problems, identifies needs for improvement in evaluation, investigates ways to intervene, and recommends the most successful interventions. Academic Support ACT Tools for Educators ACT has a developed a number of tools to help teachers assess their students’ learning. Using a series of standardized exams, and ACT’s Standards for Transition statements, teachers can track students’ academic progress and identify what students need to learn to succeed in college preparatory courses and on college entrance examinations.

43. Special Education Resources Centers: Non-profit Organizations texas Partners Resource Networkthe statewide parent Training and InformationCenter. parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) http://www.iser.com/nps.html

Internet Special Education Resources Special Education Non-Profit Resources Providing Nationwide Services AVKO Educational Research Foundation Center for Learning Disabilities Overland Park, KS The Federation for Children with Special Needs Boston, MA Special Kids Fund conducts fundraising projects to benefit organizations serving special needs and at-risk youth The LEARN Center of the Illinois Masonic Medical Center The International Dyslexia Association (formerly known as the Orton Dyslexia Society). Parents Helping Parents the Santa Clara, CA, Family Resource Center The Riggs Institute referrals and information about The Writing Road to Reading / Spalding method The Schwab Foundation for Learning informational web site and phone consultations Providing Regional and Local Services Alabama Special Education Action Committee (SEAC) , The Alabama PTI Center Southeast Center , Montgomery-based center providing evaluations and intervention for LD's and ADD/ADHD Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Arizona PIMA Prevention Partnership A substance abuse prevention program for people with disabilities Arkansas Little Rock Easter Seal Society Technology Resource Center Bryant California Fresno Exceptional Parents Unlimited Garden Grove Comfort Connection/ Family Resource Center Los Angeles Etta Israel Center Napa Moving Forward, a postsecondary program for young adults with learning differences

44. Proactiveparent.com Links/Resources texas education Agency, texas Reading Initiative web site www.tea.state.tx.us/reading/ Bridges to Reading, parent’s educational Resource Center (PERC) http://www.proactiveparent.com/links.htm

ProactiveParent.Com The Web Sites and Non-Web Based Resources listed below have been carefully selected and screened for relevance and content by the ProActive Parent. We welcome recommendations of other sites to consider. Our goal is to assemble in one place the most helpful parent-oriented web sites on the internet. Feel free to send us your recommendations to webmaster@proactiveparent.com Go to Non-Web Based Resources Web Sites and Related Resources Recommended Web Sites Description ProActiveParent.com Comments http//:www.LDOnLine.ORG Best web site available on LD. Contains information, articles, and even a store for ordering tapes and books. International Dyslexia Assoc. http://www.interdys.org info@interdys.org for information International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 8600 LaSalle Rd. Chester Bldg. Suite 382 Baltimore, MD 21286 Contains information on IDA branches, publications, conferences, research, and other pertinent information for parents and educators. National Institutes of Health National Institute of Child Health and Human Development http://www.nichd.nih.gov

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Choose... Bond Information Calendar Campuses District Map District Policies Educator Resources Graduation Requirements Human Resources Internet AUA Menus Parent Resources Phone Numbers Planning Guide Publications Student Code of Conduct Testing Dates Have it Your Way! Aesop ERO-Staff Development Human Resources Personnel Directory Campus Websites Elementary S.F.Austin A.P.Beutel Bess Brannen O.A. Fleming ... Velasco Middle R. O'Hara Lanier Grady B. Rasco Intermediate Clute Freeport Lake Jackson High School Brazosport Brazoswood Alternative Placement Parent Resources These are some of the "Frequently Used" pages for parents on the BISD site. Check out: Testing Dates Student Calendars District Activities Phone numbers ... BISD UIL Athletic Forms (in pdf) Crisis Management Plan Campuses Elementary Parent's Reference Guide High School Planning Guide ... How do you resolve “PARENT CONCERNS” at BISD?

46. How Communities Are Leaving No Parent Behind US Charter Schools resources for parent and Community Involvement BoundExpeditionary Learning texas education Network General resources Utah http://www.projectappleseed.org/abc.html

America Is Leaving No Parent Behind With Project Appleseed We began National Parental Involvement Day in 1994 and Public School Volunteer Week in 1997, to provide opportunities in which parents can volunteer in their local public schools. Five million parents in 3500 school districts are involved in this effort. Below we provide examples of their dedication to this cause. Join us on the 12th Annual National Parental Involvement Day, third Thursday of 2005, and the 9th Annual Public School Volunteer Week, third week of April in 2006 . The campaign wants more parents and caregivers to take the Parental Involvement Pledge . The Pledge is a written learning compact in which parents commit to be involved in a child's education. The Pledge is the most widely distributed learning compact in the United States and our celebrations are observed from coast-to-coast. Join us by ordering the Parental Involvement Toolbox for your schools today! In the Spotlight: Virginia Governor Mark Warner, and possible 2008 candidate for president

47. TEACHER RESOURCES CFBISD parent resources. WebCat - To search for Books. CAMPUS LIBRARY FROM HOME Link to the texas State education Agency in Austin. http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/library/dox/new_HOME_PAGE_PARENT_RESOURCES.htm

Hurricane Katrina Resources for Parents C-FBISD PARENT RESOURCES CAMPUS LIBRARY FROM HOME N ETTREKKER WORLD BOOK You can log into your child's campus library or any district library collection from home. Nettrekker is a database of 2000,000 educational websites correlated to the Texas essential Knowledge and Skills. Worldbook an online encyclopedia with 20,000 educational articles for students. C-FBISD CURRICULUM HOW DO I USE THESE GREAT C-FB I.S.D. DATABASES? UNIVERSAL ACCESS PROJECT Link to C-FB I.S.D. Curriculum Coordinators to learn more about them, their programs, you child's courses of study, plus a wealth of web links specific to Science, Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies.. Link to online demonstrations showing how to use the newest C-FB .I.S.D.'s online resources, like Maps 101, CultureGrams, ProQuest, etc.. The first time you try a movie, you will be prompted to download a very small program (15 seconds). Universal Access is the C-FB I.S.D. program that is putting computers in the homes of students who do not currently have a computer at home. Please contact your child's principal for further information.

48. Tenet Web: The Texas Education Network texas education Network. Its purpose is to provide the most useful, upto-date resources for the education community teachers, administrators, parents and students. http://www.tenet.edu/

Administrators Teachers Includes Assessment Information, Curriculum Resources, useful Library Links, Educational Organizations, General Educational Resources, Information on Special Populations, and more. Professional Resources for All Educators Includes resources for all educators. Find Research and Reference materials, Grant and Funding options, Professional Development opportunities, and information on Technology in the Classroom. Parents Includes Parent Organizations, Internet and the Family, College Resources, Community Service opportunities, and more. Students Search This Web site Ask Jeeves Education Headlines Visit the IDEA Studio Catalog of Online Resources for Educators Professor Receives $1.4 Million to Study Science Teacher Retention About TENET Professional Partners ... The Texas Education Network (TENET) 21 April 2005 Comment to: web-master@tenet.edu

49. Special Education Main Page texas education Agency Division of Special education. parent Information Line parent Resource Guide parent Survey Results parent Training and http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/

What's New on the Special Education in Texas Web Page! Join the Special Education Updates ListServ! 125% Statewide Average Ratio Issue A Guide to the ARD Process ... Uniform Transfer Agreement Form for Assistive Technology Devices Join the Special Education Updates ListServ! A Special Education Updates Listserv has been established to provide e-mail notification to our visitors of updates to the special education area of the Web site. To subscribe to the list follow this link to http://www.tea.state.tx.us/list , enter your name and e-mail address, select Special Education Updates from the drop-down list, and click on the Join a List button. Send Comments or Suggestions to the Web Administrator.

50. EduHelpNow - Supporting Parents In The Pursuit Of Effective Instruction Supporting parents in the pursuit of effective instruction. Our resources include advisors from the field of education, ranging from professional academic testing specialists to texas certified teachers in a variety of areas. http://www.eduhelpnow.org/

Give your child our "Red Flag Reading Screening" to gain a quick, informal measure of reading fluency on grade level material. Having problems with your child's reading ability or special education issues? Regular Ed Special Ed ... Speaker's Bureau About EduHelpNow Company Info Contact Us Home EduHelp Now is a group of experts in the field of education who are equipped to provide advocacy, research, and organizational support when "the system" has failed you, your child, or your community. Do you question the validity of your child's report card? Are you unsure if it is an accurate reflection of academic skills? Do you need help deciphering the real meaning of your child's standardized test scores? Is your special education child being deprived of legitimate services? Do you need help in educating and organizing a community group to challenge your school district on issues of local policy? ... Do you need an educational "SWAT" team to come in and help publicize your story? We can help!

51. Parents Requesting Open Vaccine Education (PROVE) parents Requesting Open Vaccine education PROVE Home Donations Subscribe Other parent Groups Support New texas Vaccine Exemption Law 7/8/03 http://www.vaccineinfo.net/index.shtml

Search About Us PROVE Home Donations ... Other Resources Issues Vaccine Tracking Vaccine Mandates Mercury/Thimerosal Emergency Powers ... Conflicts of Interest Your Rights and the Law Exemptions Harassment Doctor Won't Report Reaction Injury Compensation Program ... Legal Help Vaccines: A Closer Look Vaccines and Diseases Reactions Patient Sheet for HealthCare Providers Texas Vaccine Rates ... Animal Vaccines Other Resources Books Websites Our Mission PROVE provides information on vaccines, and the immunization policies and practices that affect the children and adults of Texas. Our mission is to prevent vaccine injury and death and to promote and protect the right of every person to make informed independent vaccination decisions for themselves and their families. Get Involved Action Alerts BECOME AN ADVOCATE for your informed consent rights regarding vaccination. Sign up for our email list so you can be alerted when to contact your legislators to protect your rights!

52. Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) parent Resource Center Regional Educational Laboratory parents Supportingparents Network 601 North texas Boulevard Weslaco, TX 78596 http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=tx

53. NEUHAUS EDUCATION CENTER - PARENT RESOURCES Free Information Session parent Seminars College Share Program Additional resources Come to parent Seminars at Neuhaus education Center. http://www.neuhaus.org/parent_resources.htm

PARENT RESOURCES Home About Us Calendars Events ... Registration Login Prior online registrants only Applications Parent Resources Calendar Additional Resources ... Ways to Give On this page you will find: How You Can Help Your Child Dyslexia: Beyond the Myth Does My Child Have Dyslexia? Definition of Dyslexia ... Register for Fall 2005 Parent Seminars! You CAN Help Your Child Know the characteristics of dyslexia Attend an information session Attend College Share (see the Calendar for dates and topics) Attend parent seminars and workshops (see the Calendar Know what resources are available to you I. BE INFORMED ABOUT DYSLEXIA (The following article is reprinted with permission from the newsletter of The Houston Branch of The International Dyslexia Association.) Dyslexia: Beyond the Myth Suzanne Carreker, Past President The Houston Branch of The International Dyslexia Association As many as one in five students have dyslexia. Undiagnosed or without special instruction, dyslexia can lead to frustration, school failure, and low self-esteem. The common myths about dyslexia are that dyslexics read backwards and reverse words and letters. While these characteristics may be part of the problem with some individuals, they are NOT the most common or important attributes.

54. Texas PTA - Educational Resources For Texas Parent Teacher Associations, PTO, PT A central resource for parent Teacher Organizations Welcome to the Texaseducational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central http://www.ptacentral.org/texas.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 Texas PTA) Texas Educational Resources Welcome to the Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. Texas Educational Links Texas PTA Texas Department of Education Texas Fundraising Tax Laws Texas State Teachers Association ... Additional Texas Educational Resources Sponsor Links School-Fundraisers.com - School Fundraising Programs that Work

55. Template If you re aware of other such resources that may be valuable to parents of gifted texas Association for the Gifted and Talented texas education Agency http://www2.ednet10.net/GiftedandTalented/GT-ParentResources.htm

Gifted and Talented Parent Resources GT Introduction GT Resources GT Parent Resources GT Gifted Coop ... Region 10 Home Following is a limited collection of Internet Resources and Books which may be helpful for parents of gifted students seeking information about specific behaviors and/or characteristics associated with giftedness. If you're aware of other such resources that may be valuable to parents of gifted students, please contact us Internet Resources Books Internet Resources (listed in alphabetical order): Career Development Resources "College at age 7: A Crusade Against Age Restrictions" College Board Education Program For Gifted Youth - Stanford University ... "We Knew He Was Bright..." Books (listed in alphabetical order): Gifted Kids Survival Guide, The (For 10 and under) Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. Pub. Date: October 1998 ISBN: 1575420538 Gifted Kids Survival Guide, The (Teen) Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. Pub. Date: April 1997 ISBN: 1575420031 Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades Dr. Sylvia Rimm

56. MAIN.org - Educational Resources covering areas as diverse as education, performing arts, social services, texas education Network (TENET) To advance and promote education in texas http://www.main.org/education.php

Hosting Austin's communities: the MAIN idea HOME FREE WEB HOSTING WEB DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Volunteers ... Contact Us Educational Resources Adventures in Education Provides information on careers, colleges, and financial aid for students and families. Features guided tours, a scholarship database, Student Loan Inquiry, knowledge bases, and links to other significant internet resources. AIR Austin - Knowbility Provides access to educational and employment opportunities in information technology to people with disabilities. Also provides training and consulting to businesses to help them make their products and services more accessible on-line. Akins High School PTSA Arc of the Capital Area Founded by parents concerned about the exclusion of their children with mental retardation from public schools. Also assists individuals with developmental disabilities to realize all rights and opportunities for full participation in the community. Austin Area Homeschoolers Austin Area Homeschoolers is a network of families who homeschool or are exploring the possibility. We are an inclusive group composed of individuals who are willing to share their homeschooling experiences. Austin City Council of PTAs An umbrella organization for local units of PTAs/PTSAs in the Austin Independent School District. The Austin City Council of PTAs has over 90 local PTA units.

57. Texas Resources Partner s Resource Network parent Training and Info Ctr. (903) 2388548, Rachael Beard Home Educators Association of texas Houston Unschoolers Group http://www.main.org/txp2p/Region4.htm

Region 4 Counties Anderson Angelina Austin Bowie ... [Resource Page] Anderson Agency ACCESS Crisis Line: 1-800-621-1693 913 N. Jackson Jacksonville, TX 75766 Community MHMR Center Andrews Center ECI smatson@andrewscenter.com Supports families with children birth to 3 years Education Service Center Region 7 Thalia C. Tierney ttierney@esc7.nett Provides education to educators; assists parents Financial C.L.A.S.S. Community Living Assistance and Support Services www.dads.state.tx.us/services/communitycare/ Medicaid Wavier Program based on child's income. Program Anderson County Employment Services Shelley Crow, Steve Cubstead 1014 Old Elkhart Rd., Palestine, TX 75801 n/a Sheltered Work, Job Training, Employment Assistanc Department of Human Services Debbie Franklin, Tammy Dale, Gloria Robison 330 E. Spring St. Suite D, Palestine, TX 75801 www.dhs.tx.state.us.com TANF, food stamps, Family Self Support, Medicaid Department of State Health Marla Phillips, Marie Reed, Patty Beckendorf 100 West Brazos, Palestine, TX 75801 www.tdh.state.tx.us

58. Texas PTA - Www.txpta.org texas Association of Partners in education (TAPE) The premier organization in Here are some resources that we have found that will assist parents in http://www.txpta.org/resources.html

RESOURCES Home Virtual Exhibit Hall Online Catalog Reflections Participants Link Resources for PTAs and Schools Please note that these links lead to web sites outside the Texas PTA web site. Although Texas PTA periodically reviews the linked sites for acceptable content, we are not responsible for the content posted on these independent sites. General Resources Education Associations Government Sites Internet Safety ... Action Without Borders an online listing of nonprofit and community organizations. American Cancer Society, Texas Division - This new site has a whole section targeted specifically at parents to help them support school health in their schools. Austin SafePlace - SafePlace exists to end rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence. CHIP Childrens' Health Insurance Program Crisis Prevention - National PTA program that helps parents combat school violence. Community Violence Prevention National PTA site that offers step-by-step guides to community violence prevention.

59. A School Zone's General Education Page. Resources That Students, Educators And P educational supply store. Materials for parents and teachers. Homeschooling parentsand Sunday TENET K12 Schools on the Web * texas education Newwork. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/6097/ge.html

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60. Wylie ISD.net resources for parents. FEATURED resources. parent Grades Access texas EducationAgency texas DPS Convictions and Sex Offenders Registration Database http://www.wylieisd.net/parentservices/default.wspx

Wylie Independent School District 951 South Ballard Avenue Wylie, TX 75098 Search: Home District and Administration Back to School 05-06 Student Resources ... Payroll and Benefits Hot Features WISD Community News Parent Online Access WISD Campuses Wylie High School Burnett Junior High McMillan Junior High Davis Intermediate ... Tibbals Elementary Other Resources Collin County Special Education Coop City of Wylie City of Sachse City of Murphy ... Additional Resources... Resources for Parents FEATURED RESOURCES Parent Grades Access View your students grades online and receive updates from your students' campuses. Health Information Find information about health issues and requirements at WISD. School Supplies View the school supply list for every grade K-9. Staff Directory Find phone numbers and email addresses to Wylie ISD personel. Student Code of Conduct Read the updated Student Code of Conduct for 2005. Spanish Version Code of Conduct en espanol WISD Curriculum View the scope and sequence of the curriculum for WISD courses. WISD Intradistrict Transfer Policy Wylie ISD Course Catalog 2004-05 Attendance Zones Student Accident Insurance Program ... Weather From Harrison Intermediate View live current weather information online from Harrison Intermediate School. Lunch Menus View the 2004-2005 school lunch calendars.

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