Government Relations districts in alaska and which the alaska Legislature may to its original commitmentto fund special education are different from those for nondisabled students http://www.asdk12.org/depts/govt_relations/
Extractions: Site Index Site Options Contact Us April 3, 2003 Schools Departments About ASD School Board ... myASD Working with local, state, and federal lawmakers to help secure the funding, laws, and regulations needed by the Anchorage School District to education all students for success in life. Legislative Update: March 12, 2003 Anchorage Caucus Town Meeting The Anchorage Caucus will hold a town meeting on Saturday, March 15 at the Assembly Chambers in the Loussac Library. The meeting is scheduled to run from 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. ASD is third on the agenda, following Mayor Wuerch and the Anchorage Assembly. Jake Metcalfe and Carol Comeau will present on behalf of the Anchorage School District. Public testimony, on all issues of interest to Alaskans, will be taken following the presentations. The agenda for the Anchorage Caucus Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, March 15th, is now set.
Special Education alaska special Ed Page; Assistive Communication Device Design information of interestto disabled children, their plus links to other special education resources http://www.k2nesoft.com/education/specialeducation.html
Extractions: If you find links that no longer work, please let us know AccessPoints - provides those interested in special education with assessment and materials on-line catalogs, announcements of new products and events, and a collaboration newsletter. Alaska Special Ed Page Assistive Communication Device Design - WingSpeak (TM) Assistive Technology Design at The University of Texas at Austin Child and Family Studies Program - enhancing the overall quality of life for children who are at risk for, or who experience, developmental disabilities, and their families. CLASS Plus IEP Program - computer program to generate Individual Education Plans (IEP) for Special Education with criterion referenced tests. Conductive Education Information - conductive education is a unique system of teaching and learning for children with motor disorders such as Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida. Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Research Project - University of Florida - Presentation of empirical evidence of the effectiveness of CR/PM use in schools. Deaf Resource Page - Sites related to deafness, American Sign Language, and Deaf culture. By Todd Simkin.
Therapy/Respite Camps: Kids With Autism And Other Special Needs Information about summer camps for kids with autism and other special needs in the US.Category Health Mental Health Services United States Suzanne Balvanz' list of agencies in alaska. Camp Costanoan, in Cupertino, servesdisabled children and adults Care needs, Center for Children with special needs http://wmoore.net/therapy.html
Extractions: Therapy/Respite Camps for Kids This page evolves as people tell me about new camps, so if you know of camps that are not listed here, please email me so I can get the information posted here. If you direct a camp that would like a simple WWW page that describes your camp, I'll be pleased to put one up just email a description of the camp to me. Also, please let me know about any other WWW resources to which I should have a link. Thanks! Information about summer camps that focus on therapy for kids with special needs and/or respite for the kids and their families. I have broken it into national categories and regional categories in the USA: Apologies in advance if my sense of these regions differs from yours! I also have some links to other potentially useful pages Connecticut Camp Horizons provides winter weekend get-a-ways, a week long holiday event, and 8 weeks of residential summer camp for children and adults who are mild to moderately mentally handicapped. In South Windham, CT. Camp Hemlocks , in Hebron, is a rustic, barrier-free, year-round camping facility which provides recreational, educational and social programs for children and adults with disabilities and their families.
TRI Online! Disability Links - Parent Advcocacy/Special Education Alabama. PARENTS Resource Center alaska. American Samoa PAVE. Loving Your DisabledChild - California (CPRC). special needs Parents Info Network - Maine. http://www.taconicresources.net/resources/pa-ed.shtml
Extractions: General Resources: Exceptional Parent Magazine TRI Online! Bookstore - Books About Self-Advocacy. The Parent Advocate News. The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. ... HipMag Online. Interactive web site for deaf children. Internet Resources for Special Children. For all the Special Kids of the World. The Family Village. Children with Disabilities. ... Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 1. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 2. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 3. The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. Section 504 Regulations. Neighborhood Legal Services: New York State Guidelines to Allow for the Transfer of Assistive Technology When a Student Moves from School Jurisdiction to Higher Education, Other Human Services Agency or Employment. Resources for Disabled and Special Needs Children. ... The Association for Special Kids. An organization that helps families with special needs children set up individual financial plans. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Parents' Guide to the Development of Preschool Children with Disabilities: Resources and Services.
P19991021_1 lowincome and other special needs children to and 61 school wide projects throughoutAlaska. that all students, including minority, disabled, and economically http://www.house.gov/donyoung/press/p19991021_1.htm
Extractions: Washington, D.C. - Alaska Congressman Don Young voted for passage of H.R. 2, The Student Results Act. H.R. 2 renews Title I, the largest federal program to help educate disadvantaged children. Included under Title I, is reauthorization of Native American and Alaskan education programs and Rural Education assistance. The bill passed by a vote of 358 to 67. We have students across Alaska that need specialized attention and assistance, without taking away from the education of all school children. What we dont want is two tiers of education, said Congressman Young. Young added This legislation builds the necessary core competencies to educate low-income and other special needs children to high standards. In Alaska in 1998, 19.7% of Alaskas school-age children were identified as being low income. In fact, the Title I program served 17,888 children in 144 targeted assistance projects and 61 school wide projects throughout Alaska. The Act strengthens accountability by ensuring that all students, including minority, disabled, and economically disadvantaged students, show increased academic achievement gains at the state, school district, and school levels.
Stateline.org: Lobbying Season Opens For Special Education the full cost of educating learning disabled children even billion to educate the5.6 million special-needs kids t really change the cost of special education http://www.stateline.org/story.do?storyId=225070
Error Prisoner An Act relating to special medical parole prisoners who are severely medicallyor mentally disabled. government and the University of alaska and by http://www.akrepublicans.org/22ndleg/houfinance.shtml
Extractions: New York - The stigma once attached to children in special education is disappearing from America's public schools, according to a Public Agenda survey of their parents released today. But as Congress prepares to take up legislation governing special education in the public schools, many parents say getting information about services for their children is often a struggle. And they offer mixed views on whether the right kids are getting the right services 70 percent say too many children with special needs are losing out because their parents are unaware of what's available, while 65 percent feel some children with behavior problems, rather than learning or physical disabilities, get misdirected into special education. Public Agenda believes its study is the first of its kind to be based on a randomly selected, nationally represented sample of parents of public school children with special needs. The survey is based on phone interviews conducted during April and May with 510 parents from a representative cross-section of the nation whose children attend public schools and receive special education services.
Extractions: needs and parents with special needs children. We will be constantly adding new articles to this page. Please check back often to read the latest articles we have added! If you would like to submit an article about your "special child" or someone you know with "special needs" we would like to hear from you. Ever wonder how many goals can be in an IEP? Get the answer from Wrightslaw Functional Behavioral Assessment: The Link Between Problem Behavior and Effective Intervention in Schools Memaw's Little Fisherman Noah's Story Megan's Story ... Ability Online - is an electronic mail system that connects young people with disabilities or chronic illness to disabled and non-disabled peers and mentors. This easy-to-use network gives "wings" to thousands of children and adolescents by removing the social barriers that can come with having a disability and illness, and by providing opportunities to form friendships, build self-confidence, exchange information, and share hope and encouragement through email Action Alerts - the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law web site offers regularly updated "alerts" about legal and advocacy issues affecting people with mental disabilities Advocates Across America - a non-profit organization dedicated to training parents how to effectively advocate for the educational rights of children with special needs
Marginalised Voters And Groups With Special Needs such communities can be found in alaska, while in and associations working with thedisabled are required. In situations such as these, special efforts have to http://www.aceproject.org/main/english/ve/vec03a03.htm
Extractions: Voter Education: Previous Index ... Next file info In every election, and indeed in every possible voter education programme, there are special groups who require particular attention. There are certain groups that have emerged with some frequency. These groups include: Their listing here should not blind educators to the possibility that there might be other groups that require special attention. These groups will vary from country to country. As societies become more atomised by progress, and more conscious of the special needs and human rights of groups as opposed to individuals, it is likely that more groups will be identified. In transitional circumstances, the interests of certain groups will be identified more closely, and these groups will merit special attention during elections. The rule of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, for example, resulted in large numbers of "emigre" Cambodians who had to be accommodated in elections supervised by the United Nations. In the case of Bosnia, the Dayton Accords required that refugees and internally displace persons by accomodated in elections organized by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The founding democratic elections in South Africa were deemed to be fully inclusive, and arrangements had to be made for a
National Association Of State Boards Of Education alaska legislators agreed to delay the implementation of accommodation standards forspecial needs students, essentially public education for disabled students http://www.nasbe.org/Membership/Headline_Review/5_31_02.html
Extractions: PLAN TO PLACE MCAS RESULTS ON TRANSCRIPTS WITHDRAWN. In Massachusetts, controversy continues over a proposal to record students' performance on the state graduation exam on high school transcripts. Following stiff opposition to the measure, Education Commissioner David P. Driscoll withdrew the proposal to list students' achievement levels on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). Opponents contended that such notations would be particularly unfair to African American and Hispanic students in inner cities, potentially curtailing their opportunities for post-secondary education. Nevertheless, James A. Peyser, Chairman of the State Board of Education, indicated that the board may consider the option of noting a "competency determination" on a student's transcript next fall. The notation would be based on passage of the English and math portions of the MCAS.
American Indians And Alaskan Natives effects on American Indian and alaska Native communities in American Indian learningdisabled adolescents. for Parents of Indian Children with special needs. http://professional.asha.org/resources/multicultural/american_indians.cfm
Extractions: American Indians and Alaskan Natives Communication Development and Disorders in Multicultural Populations American Indian Professional Training Program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Native American directory for speech-language and audiology services . Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona. Cahape, P. (1993). Blueprints for Indian education: Research and development needs for the 1990's . Charleston, WV: ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools. Listening to the people . Charleston, WV: ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools. American Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 90 Cantoni, G. (1995). Stabilizing indigenous languages . Flagstaff, AZ: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff: Center for Excellence in Education. Journal of Communication Disorders, 24 Leading major congenital malformations among minority groups in the United States. 1981-1986. Reports on selected groups . Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Traditional Native American values: Conflict or concordance in rehabilitation?
Anchorage Daily News | Special Olympics World Winter Games the disabled (Published February 25, 2001) Mike is disabled. 18, 2001) special OlympicsWorld Winter Games 2001) Winter returned to Southcentral alaska with a http://www.adn.com/specialolympics/
Extractions: Special Olympics alpine skier Brandon Erbstoesser, 14, won a gold medal and two bronze medals at Alyeska Resort during the Games. In this photo, the North Dakota teen was posing for his parents at the Special Olympics flame at Town Square on the last day it was to remain lit. (Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily News)
Special Education Resources plans, Tech curriculum, news for schools and links bit.listserv.dsshel DisabledStudent Services in education for students w/ handicaps or special needs. http://education.valdosta.edu/campbell/spe5050/resources.htm
Extractions: Instructional Support and Material Links SPEC 5050 Homepage Schedule Syllabus The Worksheet Factory provides free downloadable worksheets in several curricular areas, it also provides additional links. The Enchanted Learning produces children's educational web sites and games which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment. Gateway to Educational Materials provides educational materials, lesson plans and other activities. A search can be conducted by subject area, key words or grade level. This web site is provided by the US Dept of Education. Encarta is a web site that has specific links for content areas. This site has a search engine to select topic area. The Classroom is a web site that provides internet learning ideas for the classroom. This site provides professional development links, web based curriculum products and professional development programs for K-12 education. Kodak is a website that contains K-6 content areas and also there are lesson plans for special education. 7-12 Educators is a website that contains lesson plans for Middle and High School teachers.
Welcome To Bridges4kids.org! alaska Nothing listed for your state those with limited English skills and disabledstudents every for many high school seniors in specialneeds programs meant http://www.bridges4kids.org/Resources/StateResources.html
Extractions: Lead Poisoning Positive Behavior Support Community Schools Where to find help for a child in Michigan - click here Breaking News What's New? Help ... Text Menu Last Updated: Resources by State Click on a state for resources specific to that state. Some of the smaller, Eastern states are grouped together ( Maryland Delaware , and the District of Columbia States, Territories, and Islands not pictured: Alaska American Samoa Hawaii Puerto Rico , and the Virgin Islands NEW! Click here for U.S. Regional Resource Centers Alaska AR 5 teens charged in taped assault Group beat special education student at bus stop, police say AR Bill Would Offer School Vouchers to Disabled Children Legislation proposed for the upcoming session would give Arkansas, for the first time, a limited form of school vouchers. California CA County's tip line provides outlet for school concerns Prevention of violence, teen suicide are missions; its anonymity, 24-hr availability boost its profile
RISE Links Resources Homepage Microtech for persons with special needs. special Ed Resourceson the Internet (SERI information service run by disabled people) Disability http://www.people.memphis.edu/~coe_rise/Links.html
Extractions: RISE: Inclusion-Related Links - updated 2/17/01 - State of Washington's perspective from the state of Colorado Disability Resources Incorporated - Very fine site with good info - check out "inslusion and parent advocacy" section. Council for Exceptional Children's Pages and pages of inclusion information from CEC Building Inclusive Comunities from Wayne State U. -Education Reviews' article on the Oberti and Holland cases Inclusion Digest from ERIC More from from ERIC: Including Students with Disabilities in Large-Scale Testing.
Senior Corps Research: Foster Grandparents Program Overview 2% AMERICAN INDIAN/alaska NATIVE 9. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS SERVING BY special NEEDSAREA (ROUNDED) 2 200 2,400 D. DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED/disabled 7,000 29,200 E http://www.seniorcorps.org/research/overview_fgp01.html
Extractions: Foster Grandparents offer emotional support to children who have been abused and neglected, mentor troubled teenagers and young mothers, and care for premature infants and children with physical disabilities. Their personal attention helps these young people grow, gain confidence, and become full and productive members of society. In the process, Foster Grandparents strengthen communities by providing youth services that community budgets cannot afford and by building bridges across generations.
Recreation/Outdoors/Horseback_Riding/Handicapped_and_Therapeutic_Riding URL http//www.alaska.net/~swampy/html/atratext org Buchan Group Riding for theDisabled Association Meets for local children and adults with special needs. http://www.arts-entertainment-recreation.com/Recreation/Outdoors/Horseback_Ridin
Arts In Education with funding support from the alaska State Legislature special ARTS The FairbanksVery special Arts Festival Festival strives to provide the disabled with an http://www.fairbanksarts.org/education/education.htm
Extractions: Arts in Education In October 2000, Fairbanks Arts and Cultural Education (FACE) sponsored five performances of the World Champion Romanian Gymnasts, Aeros , for students at Hering Auditorium, in conjunction with our affiliate, the Fairbanks Concert Association. The performances were a great success! The Education Program oversees the FACE (Fairbanks Arts and Cultural Education) committee which is in turn responsible for the Fairbanks Arts Association Arts in Education, Arts in the Park and the Very Special Arts Festival programs. FACE: The FACE committee receives funding from the State Council on the Arts (AIE) with funding support from the Alaska State Legislature, the NEA, and various organizations and individuals, fund raising activities, and the FNSBSD. Through this program the committee hopes to promote and enhance arts enrichment in the schools for another year. Goals of the FACE committee are: artist residencies (approximately 2 weeks in length), exposure to works of art through exhibition, performances, teacher training and parent involvement opportunities. Each area focuses on developing skills of perception through greater understanding of art forms; children begin to understand how artists make aesthetic choices and how these understandings relate to other aspects of life. Integration of artist residencies into the curriculum is strongly encouraged, but not necessary.
ECS Quick Facts -- Special Education - Finance varied from a high of $5,518 (alaska) to a 80% or more of students labeled as disabledare considered the cost of providing services to specialneeds students. http://www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/14/91/1491.htm
Extractions: ECS Quick Facts Special Education - Finance Education Commission of the States 707 17 th Street, Suite 2700 Denver, CO 80202-3427 303-299-3600 fax 303-296-8332 www.ecs.org September 2000 Following are some statistics about various issues related to special education financing. National spending on special education for 1995-96 was estimated to be from $32-$36 billion. (National Research Council, Making Money Matter: Financing Americas Schools Special education funding for 1995-96 was estimated to be 12% of total education spending. (National Research Council, Making Money Matter A survey of 29 states found a wide variance in the extra funds that a state allocates to special education students. The 1994-95 survey found that state spending per student varied from a high of $5,518 (Alaska) to a low of $210 (West Virginia). (CSEF, Survey on State Special Education Funding Systems, Student enrollment in special education programs increased from 3.6 million students in 1976-77 to 6 million students in 1996-97, an increase of 66.7% over a 20-year period. During that same time, the total student population increased by only 4.4%. (CSEF Resource , Winter 1999-2000) The percentage of all students enrolled in special education programs increased from 7.4% to 11.58% from 1976-77 to 1996-97. (CSEF
