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Please be advised that the information posted here is to be used for reference purposes only. Links to websites are provided solely as pointers to informational topics that others have found useful.
Parent Links - www.wrightslaw.com Updated Outlines and Summations of IDEA 2004 Reauthorization and No Child Left Behind 2001, written for the special needs parent; What you need to know, Comprehensive Guides on how to arrange for Special Services; Eligibilies, Evalulation, Reevlauation Procedures, CSE Meetings, IEP Requirements, Numerous and Multiple Important Cross References
- LI-TECA: Long Island -Twice Exceptional Children s Advocacy www.li-teca.org
- SOCIAL STORIES : To help those facing a new social situation, along with how to write a social story www.polyxo.com/socialstories/introduction.html
- BRIDGES FOR KIDS A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents of children from birth through transition to adult life. www.bridges4kids.org/states/ny.htm
- Council for Exceptional Children The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. www.cec.sped.org
- Global overview of Educational terms: It is a condensation (from a book) produced by the Texas Education Consumers Association for their web site. This glossary of terms is more Global overview of Educational terms rather than specific to Special Education. We frequently hear these terms used fluently at PTA® and Special Ed PTA® meetings and especially at School Board meetings. I hope this glossary will help you in navigating the world of education. www.nychold.com/hirsch-termin.html
- www.macmh.org - Minnesota Association For Children's Mental Health. There are a lot of different fact sheets that can be found in the publication and forms section.
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www.centerforlearningdifference.org - We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing information to families, physicians, and other professionals in the New York metropolitan area about issues they face in dealing with children who learn differently. Transition Links Our New York State PTA and the New York State United Teachers have collaborated on the new 'Guide to Special Education' available here to be used by parents and teachers to help prepare for CSE or CPSE meetings. * * * * * www.hangproud.com Two women striving to make a difference in the lives of girls and women of all ages. Because it is never too late, to love yourself as you are and to be proud of who you are and the things you can do. Empower yourself and all women who stand united to stop self-criticism. Focus all exhausting negative energy into something positive and invigorating to help yourself, your community, your friends, and your world * * * * * The Suffolk Y-JCC Presents The Rodgers School of Music For Youth 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725 631-462-9800 www.syjcc.org The schoo is dedicated to teaching children and youth with a variety of specail needs including autism and other developmental and learning delays to play piano, guitar or percussion. * * * * * www.aboutsmiles.com - 631-632-8971 Dr. Fred S. Ferguson is an experienced clinician with many years of experience in treating special needs pediatric dental patients. * * * * *
IEP Preparation Tool
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PHP has designed an IEP Preparation Tool to help parents organize
their thoughts and records before attending an IEP meeting, so that
ideally they enter the meeting feeling prepared. The tool was
designed for parents whose children currently have an IEP. If you are
well-versed in the IEP process, you may move directly to the IEP Prep
Tool. http://www.php.com/iep_prep
Otherwise, it is recommended that you read the following information
first. The information below will assist you in understanding the
purpose of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the laws that
support special education.Each public school child who receives
special education and related services must have an Individualized
Education Program (IEP).
Each IEP must be designed for one student and must be a truly
individualized document. The IEP creates an opportunity for teachers,
parents, school administrators, related services personnel, and
students (when appropriate) to work together to improve educational
results for children with disabilities.
The IEP is the cornerstone of a quality education for each child with
a disability. To create an effective IEP, parents, teachers, other
school staff--and often the student--must come together to look
closely at the student's unique needs.
These individuals pool knowledge, experience and commitment to design
an educational program that will help the student be involved in, and
progress in, the general curriculum.
The IEP guides the delivery of special education supports and
services for the student with a disability. Without a doubt, writing--
and implementing--an effective IEP requires teamwork. (from Guide to
the Individualized Education Program created by Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education,
2000)
Appendix A to the IDEA says— "The IEP meeting serves as a
communication vehicle between parents and school personnel, and
enables them, as equal participants, to make joint, informed
decisions regarding—
the child's needs and appropriate goals;
the extent to which the child will be involved in the general
curriculum and participate in the regular education environment and
State and district-wide assessments; and
the services needed to support that involvement and participation,
and to achieve agreed-upon goals. Parents are considered equal
partners with school personnel in making these decisions, and the IEP
team must consider the parents' concerns and the information that
they provide regarding their child . . ." 34 CFR Appendix A to Part
300—Notice of Interpretation,
II. Involvement of Parents and Students, question 9, 1st paragraph.
The process of developing your child's IEP involves two main things:
(1) the IEP meeting(s), where you, your child (at times), and school
staff members together decide on an educational program for your son
or daughter; and
(2) the IEP document, which puts the decisions from that meeting in
writing. Among other things, this document lists the services and
supports your child will receive.
At the IEP meeting the team will develop, review, and/or revise the
IEP document. You and the other team members will work to create an
IEP that is educationally appropriate and that everyone can agree on.
We encourage parents to understand their child's legal rights to
special education, by attending trainings at Parent Training and
Information Centers (PTI) located throughout the United States. Each
state is home to at least one parent center. The following link will
take you to the website that has links to all the Parent Training and
Information Centers. http://www.taalliance.org/centers/
Contact:
Jocelyn Penner
Phone:
408-727-5775
Email Address:
jocelyn@php.com
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