41. Virginia State Resources virginia Library and Resource Center virginia Department for the Blind and VisionImpaired parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/va.htm

NICHCY State Resources : Virginia A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Virginia 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 John Warner (R) 225 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

42. Loudoun County Elementary Schools Now in its fifteenth year, LCPS parent Resource Center (PRC) is a place A parent s Guide to Special education (PDF) virginia Department of education http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/prc/

Select A School Aldie Elementary School Algonkian Elementary School Ashburn Elementary School Ball's Bluff Elementary School Banneker Elementary School Belmont Ridge Middle School Belmont Station Elementary School Blue Ridge Middle School Briar Woods High School Broad Run High School Catoctin Elementary School Cedar Lane Elementary School Cool Spring Elementary School Countryside Elementary School Dominion High School Dominion Trail Elementary School Douglass School Eagle Ridge Middle School Emerick Elementary School Evergreen Mill Elementary School Farmwell Station Middle School Forest Grove Elementary School Frances Hazel Reid Elementary Freedom High School Guilford Elementary School Hamilton Elementary School Harmony Intermediate School Harper Park Middle School Heritage High School Hillsboro Elementary School Hillside Elementary School Horizon Elementary School Hutchison Farm Elementary J.L. Simpson Middle School John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Leesburg Elementary School Legacy Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Little River Elementary School Loudoun County High School Loudoun Valley High School Lovettsville Elementary School Lowes Island Elementary School Lucketts Elementary School Meadowland Elementary School Mercer Middle School Middleburg Elementary School Mill Run Elementary School C.S. Monroe Tech Ctr

43. National Coalition For Parent Involvement In Education (NCPIE): Resources High School Magazine,......Resource Title Creating Our Future Parents as Partners in education Price$54.95 (members), $59.95 (nonmembers). http://www.ncpie.org/Resources/Educators.cfm

Resources for Educators There are currently 171 resources for Educators in the NCPIE database. To order a resource, please contact its publishing organization. Academy for Educational Development Schools and Community Services 1825 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20009 Voice: Fax: Web Address: www.aed.org Resource Title: Bridging the Gap: A Rationale for Enhancing the Role of Community Organizations in Promoting Youth Development Price: Free Author: Karen J. Pittman and Marlene Wright Description: February, 1991. An examination of the reasons to include community organizations in the pursuit of the goals of self-esteem building and opportunity development for youth. Alliance for Children and Families 1701 K Street NW Suite 200 Washington DC 20006 Voice: Fax: Contact: Carmen Delgado Votaw Contact E-mail: cvotaw@alliance1.org Web Address: www.alliance1.org Resource Title: Families in Society Description: Bi-monthly. This peer-reviewed professional journal serves as a forum for addressing the interests, activities, and concerns of professionals in direct practice as well as associates in supervision, administration, policy and planning, research, and education. Formerly known as Social Casework. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 1307 New York Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20005 Voice: Fax: Web Address: www.aacte.org

44. Newport News Public Schools - Special Education NNPS is an awardwinning school system, the largest on the virginia Peninsula . Special education. parent EDUCATOR RESOURCE CENTER. Workshop Calendar http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/sped/parent.shtml

The Newport News Public Schools web site depends heavily on Javascript functionality. If possible, please enable Javascript in your browser. Thank you. Please visit our site map. Communities Committed to Learning!  NAVIGATE: Home About NNPS Our Schools ... NNPS Intranet -NNPS Quick Links- Acrobat Reader Adult Education Alpha. Site Index Assistive Tech. Athletics AYP Info The Beacon Bus Stops Calendars Channel 47 Child Find (PEEP) Child Nutrition Services Class Reunions Closings Driver Education Employers for Learning Feedback Grading Scale Graduation Req. Guidance Dept. Home Schooling Jobs Logo Downloads Lunch Menus Marking Periods New Teacher Acad. Operating Hours Parent Institute Prof.Devel.Council Phone Directory PTA Information Registration SAT Prep Special Education Student Handbook Superintendent TAG Transcript Requests Transition to Teaching Vendor Guide Virtual Enterprise VA Web Links Withdrawal Year-Rnd Calendar Zone Finder -Our Schools- EARLY CHILDHOOD: -Denbigh E.C.C.

45. Newport News Public Schools - Parent Resources NNPS is an awardwinning school system, the largest on the virginia Peninsula . MORE parent resources. NNPS Crime Line, 757-591-3800. NNPS CRIME LINE http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/resources/

The Newport News Public Schools web site depends heavily on Javascript functionality. If possible, please enable Javascript in your browser. Thank you. Please visit our site map. Communities Committed to Learning!  NAVIGATE: Home About NNPS Our Schools ... NNPS Intranet -NNPS Quick Links- Acrobat Reader Adult Education Alpha. Site Index Assistive Tech. Athletics AYP Info The Beacon Bus Stops Calendars Channel 47 Child Find (PEEP) Child Nutrition Services Class Reunions Closings Driver Education Employers for Learning Feedback Grading Scale Graduation Req. Guidance Dept. Home Schooling Jobs Logo Downloads Lunch Menus Marking Periods New Teacher Acad. Operating Hours Parent Institute Prof.Devel.Council Phone Directory PTA Information Registration SAT Prep Special Education Student Handbook Superintendent TAG Transcript Requests Transition to Teaching Vendor Guide Virtual Enterprise VA Web Links Withdrawal Year-Rnd Calendar Zone Finder -Our Schools- EARLY CHILDHOOD: -Denbigh E.C.C.

46. Programs For The Gifted According to the virginia Plan for Gifted education, gifted students are defined as The parent Resource Center, located adjacent to the Mathematics and http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/Instruction/Gifted/

Programs for the Gifted For additional information Programs for the Gifted Gifted Education Newsletter Definition of Giftedness Characteristics of a Gifted Child Bright Child vs Gifted Child ... Workshops Mission According to the Virginia Plan for Gifted Education, gifted students are defined as those whose abilities and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that alternative provisions must be made for their education. Identification and Placement The identification of gifted students is a continuous process at each grade level, kindergarten through high school graduation. Based on multiple criteria , qualifying students are identified in one or more of the following areas of giftedness and placed in an appropriate program. Intellectual aptitude, grades K-12 Specific academic aptitude in language arts or mathematics, grades 3-12 Visual and/or performing arts aptitude, grades 9 - 12

47. Special Education Parent Resource Center - Related Sites Northern virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons PEATC (parent Educational Advocacy Training Center)Collaboration and Support on http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/stud_serv/special_ed/prc/related_sites.html

Asperger Syndrome http://www.asperger.org http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ The Autism Program of Virginia (TAP-VA) www.autismva.org Autism Society of America, Northern Virginia Chapter (ASANV) http://www.asanv.org Brain Injury Association of VA Northern Virginia Chapter and Support Group CHADD of Northern Virginia (Attention Deficit Disorder) http://www.chaddonline.org C.A.S.E. (The Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc.) http://www.adoptionsupport.org Collaboration and Support on Special Needs Advocacy in Northern Virgina http://www.Collaborate4Solutions.com Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org/ Disabled Sports USA www.dsusa.org Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia (DSANV) www.dsanv.org Down Syndrome - Beyond the Myths http:/www.museum.wa.gov.au/downs/ LDOnLine http://ldonline.org National Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org The National Center for Accessibility www.ncaonline.org National Mosaic Down Syndrome Association http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com/ Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities http://www.nldline.com

48. TeachersFirst - E-READY Special Education Parent Resources Source ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted education Reston VA. Let parents know your intentions. It helps to invite families to a meeting http://www.teachersfirst.com/sped/parents/transition/eric-stutran.html

Planning Student-Directed Transitions to Adult Life. ERIC/OSEP Digest E593. ERIC Identifier: ED439577 Publication Date: 2000-03-00 Author: Warger, Cynthia - Burnette, Jane Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education Reston VA. Today, transition is seen as more than providing service routes in the individual's movement from high school to employmentit is seen as a comprehensive approach to educational program development consisting of an alignment of student goals with educational experiences and services. Since the early 1980s, federal law has underscored the need for comprehensive transition planning and broadened its focus. The 1997 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines transition services as a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability that: Is designed within an outcome-oriented process, which promotes movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation. Is based upon the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's preferences and interests.

49. The Portsmouth City Special Education Parent/Educator Resource Center Maintain a lending library of educational resources including books, The staffof our parent/Educator Resource Center consists of a Teacher Facilitator http://pps.k12.va.us/curric/sped/parcen.htm

The Portsmouth City Special Education Parent/Educator Resource Center The Center is open to all families residing in the city of Portsmouth . We are here to serve children of all ages identified with special needs and those who are at risk of being so identified. We are also available to assist any parent, educator or interested party with information and materials as time and resources allow. What do we do at our center? Provide training and workshops for parents and educators. Maintain a lending library of educational resources including books , videos and computer instructional items. Assist parents in understanding information in order to make informed educational decisions. Distnbute newsletters and informational guides quarterly. Who are we? The staff of our Parent/Educator Resource Center consists of a Teacher Facilitator and a Parent Facilitator. Linda Keese The Parent Facilitator is a parent who has had a child with special needs. In addition, she has worked in the special education field for many years How you can reach us: Address: Parent Resource Center DAC Center for Learning 401 West Road Portsmouth VA Email: LESLIE.ANGE@pps.k12.va.us

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

51. West Virginia PTA - Educational Resources For West Virginia Parent Teacher Assoc A central resource for parent Teacher Organizations Welcome to the WestVirginia educational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a http://www.ptacentral.org/west_virginia.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 West Virginia PTA) West Virginia Educational Resources Welcome to the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. West Virginia Educational Links West Virginia Department of Education West Virginia Fundraising Tax Laws West Virginia Education Association Fundraising Resource Page ... Additional West Virginia Educational Resources Sponsor Links School-Fundraisers.com - School Fundraising Programs that Work

52. PWCS Special Education Department's Website Sp.education Summer Program. Overview of the parent Resource Center (PRC) They were initiated in 1983 by the virginia Department of education in http://www.pwcs.edu/sped/PRC/

PRC Brochure Events Calendar Parent Newsletters Summer Camp List ... Sp.Education Summer Program Overview of the Parent Resource Center (PRC) Parent Resource Centers were established to provide support, training, resources, and information to parents and teachers of children with special needs. They were initiated in 1983 by the Virginia Department of Education in collaboration with the Parent Educational Advocacy Center (PEATC) of Springfield and Richmond, VA. Prince William County’s Parent Resource Center has been in operation since November of 1992 and works to promote a positive relationship between parents and educators of exceptional children. The services of the Prince William County Parent Resource Center include listening, problem solving on school and non-school related issues, providing information and referral and locating resources. The Center also operates a free lending library, sponsors free evening workshops for parents and staff and publishes a seasonal newsletter entitled “Special Focus”. For a list of upcoming events, be sure to click on Events Calendar in the list which appears to the left. Parent Resource Centers are supported by local school districts. The staff work with parents to resolve concerns and problems. They may not serve as advocates for parents in Child Study, IEP, or Eligibility meetings or attend a Central Office Review, State Mediation or Due Process Hearing.

53. Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (virginia) Cherie Takemoto, ExecutiveDirector virginia parent Information Resource Center Susan Goranson http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=va

54. Parent's Corner Since 1983, parent/Educator Resource Centers (PERCs) have played a vital role indeveloping positive West virginia Department of education http://wvde.state.wv.us/parents/

Welcome to WVDE's Parent's Corner. This section of our web site is built for parents, with parent's concerns in mind. Let us know what you would like to see in the Parent's Corner. Send a message to our Webmaster Parent Educator Resource Centers Since 1983, Parent/Educator Resource Centers (PERCs) have played a vital role in developing positive parent/professional partnerships in West Virginia. National PTA http://www.pta.org/ WV Achieves - NCLB in WV The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) contains the most sweeping changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) since it was enacted in 1965. Keep abreast of how this law affects West Virginia. Official Federal NCLB http://www.ed.gov/nclb/ WV Traditions : Families, Food and Fun Video available through the Office of Child Nutrition that highlights the importance of healthy eating habits. Policy 4350 - Access to WV K-12 child's records This state board policy governs access to records in detail, and outlines how all our schools must implement the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which is the federal law governing educational records. Safety Steps for Parents Action Steps for Parents provides simple steps to follow to provide an environment of safety in your school and around your children.

55. Family Place Libraries - Parents Corner Connecting Children and Families with resources in Southeastern virginia. From the National education Association, a list of books parents and teachers http://www.npl.lib.va.us/family/parents/parents.html

Homework Center Literacy Websites Treasure Truck ... Tips for Parents Return to NPL Youth and Family Services CHILD HEALTH Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. CHILD CARE HEALTH AND SAFETY Virginia Poison Center. The Virginia Poison Center maintains certification as a Regional Poison Center by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, assuring the public and healthcare community that it maintains the highest standards recognized among poison centers. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This website provides a comprehensive listing of all recalled consumer products and articles describing hazards often found in products such as baby gates and trampolines. Healthy Child Care America. A collaborative effort of health professionals, child care providers and families working in partnership to improve the health and well being of children in child care settings. National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care.

56. Brochures And Other Resources The virginia ABC education Section provides all resources free to the public . This guide provides parents with upto-date information and resources http://www.abc.state.va.us/Education/brochures_and_other_resources.htm

Skip over navigation Home Alcohol Education Resources Campaigns Enforcement Campaign Project Sticker Shock College Conference Licensee Training ... Operation Undergrad Community Blood Alcohol Content Responsible Party Hosting Speakers Bureau Underage Sales Prevention Parents Guide for Parents of First-Year College Students Parental Guide to Hosting Responsible Teen Parties ... Past Initiatives Brochures and Other Resources The Virginia ABC Education Section provides all resources free to the public. Links for downloadable versions are provided below in most resource descriptions. Help with downloads is provided should you need assistance. Resources may also be ordered in bulk using the standard downloadable order form (Adobe Acrobat PDF - file size 87 KB). For more information, please call the Education section at (804) 213-4688 or e-mail education@abc.virginia.gov Resources: Alcohol Effects and You Poster Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Brochure Drinking and Driving Prevention Brochure Drugs, Alcohol and Virginia College Students (Report 2000) ... True Colors Bookmarks for Middle and High Schools Alcohol Effects and You Poster Use both versions as teaching tools for health and physical education students -Poster with descriptive narrative -Poster without descriptive narrative Both posters available in this PDF download (File Size 90 KB).

57. Alcohol Education virginia ABC has many resources to help virginia s licensees promote Provide information and resources to parents, the educational community, students, http://www.abc.state.va.us/education.html

Skip over navigation Home Alcohol Education Resources Campaigns Enforcement Campaign Project Sticker Shock College Conference Licensee Training ... Operation Undergrad Community Blood Alcohol Content Responsible Party Hosting Speakers Bureau Underage Sales Prevention Parents Guide for Parents of First-Year College Students Parental Guide to Hosting Responsible Teen Parties ... Past Initiatives Alcohol Education Our Mission The mission of the Education Section is to promote responsible consumption and distribution by licensees of alcoholic beverages to those of age and zero tolerance for underage consumption through the use of prevention initiatives that focus on environmental, educational and information dissemination strategies. For more information about our Education services, please contact the Education Section at (804) 213-4688 or e-mail education@abc.virginia.gov Responsible Sellers and Servers: Virginia's Program (RSVP) Virginia ABC introduces a new training to help sellers and servers become more responsible and to better understand ABC laws, rules and regulations. The training is for clerks, cashiers, wait staff and other "front line" employees. Responsible Sellers and Servers: Virginia's Program (RSVP) is a three-hour class designed specifically for Virginia's on-and off-premise licensees led by a team of ABC special agents. Project Sticker Shock Join us in keeping Virginia's youth alcohol free!

58. Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: West Virginia State Resources West virginia education Website Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities parentEducator Resource Center Co-Directors 116 East King Street http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/wvirginia.html

The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals Home Page FAQs About LD IDEA 2004 Update What's New ... LD OnLine Store To find other help resources select a topic from the list and click GO Select a Topic US - National Organizations US - Federal Agencies US - State By State Resource Guides Canadian Resources Information By Phone International Links LD Schools On-line Resources Parent Advocacy US State Departments of Education If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam 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 Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Island Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Com. North. Mariana Island

59. Parent Resource Center, Frederick County Public Schools parent Infant education (PIE) AKA Infant Toddler Connection (ITC) virginia AutismResource Center (540) 8693377 or (877) 667-7771 (Toll Free) http://www.frederick.k12.va.us/PRC/PRCParentresources.html

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60. Dissabilities The virginia Department of education s Training and Technical Assistance The Radford parent Resource Center services Radford County in an effort to http://www.ps.vt.edu/ofs/Disabilities.html

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