21. PACER Center - Links Disability Organizations and agencies Parent Training Database Legislation Sites- minnesota State Legislature Department of education's Publications Center. http://www.pacer.org/text/links.htm

PACER Center Image-enhanced site Links Minnesota Sites A Special Education Family Institute for Creative Well-Being Attention Deficits Support Series The Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders ... Minnesota System of Interagency Coordination (MnSIC) National Sites DoD announces new web site for military families with special needs. The What Works Clearinghouse was established by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to provide educators, policymakers, and the public with a central, independent, and trusted source of scientific evidence of what works in education. National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI) Center on Personnel Studies in Special Education Family Center on Technology and Disability Internet Special Education Resources ... Disability Organizations Worldwide Database Legislation Sites Minnesota State Legislature United States Government National Information Sites EROD (Education Resource Organizations Directory) Links related to PACER Center - Free education publications are available from ED Pubs, the U.S. Department of Education's Publications Center. To order free books, brochures, videos, and more, visit the ED Pubs Web site http://www.ed.gov/about/ordering.jsp

22. St. Cloud Area School District 742, St. Cloud, Minnesota    diplomas, GED education and testing, ESL instruction and citizenship education. CentralMinnesota ABE is a consortium of two government agencies and 12 area http://isd742.org/

Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader Our District Schools Buildings ... info@isd742.org Community Ed's Spring Classes Our course catalog arrives in mailboxes mid-April. New this spring is online registration and payment through stcloudcommunityed.com , our secure, e-commerce site under development. Online registration and payment is expected to begin 8 a.m. April 11 for all classes except youth swimming. Community Ed will continue to accept registration and payment via mail, phone and fax. Call 529-6500 for details or visit our web site at isd742.org/communityed When Does Your Child Test? BST and MCA testing continue this month. View the test schedule . Take practice BST tests Student Art on Display View student art at our District Administration Office and at St. Cloud City Hall. Selected art works are exhibited there on a rotating basis. View the schedule 2003-2004 Calendar Our one-page school year calendar for 2003-2004 is available in Acrobat PDF format. Plan ahead for next school year's student attendance days, conference days and vacation days.

23. Resources For Charter-Granting Agencies an electronic forum for chartergranting agencies. Massachusetts Department of education'sweb site contains minnesota Department of Children, Families, and http://www.cacharterschools.org/resources_cga.html

Resources for Charter-Granting Agencies Roles and Responsibilities of Charter-Granting Agencies In California, charter schools are approved and overseen by school districts, county offices of education, and the State Board of Education. These charter-granting agencies have four primary responsibilities: Charter petition review Developing operational relationships Oversight and monitoring Renewal Toolkits designed for Charter-Granting Agencies To help charter-granting agencies with their challenging task, the Charter Schools Development Center has developed the Charter-Granting Agencies' Tool Kit with sample documents gathered from across the country to help charter-granting agencies with this challenging task. Section one contains resources on how to review charter petitions, including sample charters, suggested charter evaluation criteria, sample charter review process, sample financial plans and business plan criteria, and pre-operations school start-up check lists. Section two includes sample documents related to the operational relationships with charter schools in such areas as funding arrangements, special education, facilities and administrative services.

24. Minnesota State Resources State agencies and Organizations. Special education Norena A. Hale, Manager MinnesotaDepartment of and Learning Division of Special education 1500 Highway 36 http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/mn.htm

NICHCY State Resources : Minnesota A publication of the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities Minnesota 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 Norm Coleman (R) 40 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

25. Stateline.org: Education Title I To Local education agencies, to a Census Bureau report on public education. MaineMaryland Massachusetts Michigan minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana http://www.stateline.org/issue.do?issueId=124

26. State Education Agencies agencies. education SPECIAL education Norena A. Hale, Manager minnesota Departmentof M. Sherman, Director Special Populations, Department of education PO Box http://cart.ncraonline.org/consumer/agencies.shtml

ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Mabrey Whetstone, Director Alabama Department of Education Special Education Services P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 mabreyw@sdenet.alsde.edu www.alsde.edu/ ALASKA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION P.J. Ford-Slack, Director Office of Special Education/AK Department of Education 801 West 10th St, Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801-1894 www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ AMERICAN SAMOA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Jane French, Director Special Education Division Department of Education Pago Pago, AS 96799 ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Lynn Busenbark, Steven Mishlove and Julie Gasaway, Co-Directors Exceptional Student Services, Department of Education 1535 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85007 lbusenb@mail1.ade.state.az.us smishlo@mail1.ade.state.az.us jgasawa@mail1.ade.state.az.us ade.state.az.us ARKANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Diane Sydoriak, Associate Director Special Education Unit, Department of Education

27. Higher Education Partnership Links Links to Other States' education and Higher education agencies State Department ofeducation, minnesota Higher education Higher education Partnership PO Box 761 http://www.higheredpartners.org/links.html

HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP INTERNET LINKS AND RESOURCES HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP - Home Page HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Links to Other Education Resources Academe Today (The Chronicle of Higher Education) Academe This Week (The Chronicle of Higher Education) Alabama State Treasury Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program Southern Regional Education Board ... U. S. Department of Education Links to Other States' Education and Higher Education Agencies State State Education Department State Higher Education Agency Alabama Alabama State Department of Education Alabama Commission for Higher Education Alaska Alaska Department of Education University of Alaska Board of Regents Arizona Arizona Department of Education Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education Arkansas Arkansas State Department of Education Arkansas Institutions of Higher Education California California Department of Education - Goldmine California Postsecondary Education Commission Colorado Colorado Department of Education Colorado Commission on Higher Education Connecticut Connecticut State Education Department Board of Governors for Higher Education Delaware Delaware State Department of Education Delaware Higher Education Commission Washington D.C

28. Cork Board Quick Hits education minnesota’s Human Rights Committee is Temp agencies are increasingly asource of with discipline, developing Individualized education programs and http://www.educationminnesota.org/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=2793

29. MNAEYC - Minnesota Association For The Education Of Young Children minnesota TEACH and REETAIN Projects, minnesota's initiative for education scholarshipsand Care Resource and Referral agencies (NACCRRA), NACCRRA http://www.aeyc-mn.org/links.html

Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children CHECK OUT THESE HOT LINKS! NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. MwAEYC - Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children The mission of Midwest AEYC is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well being of all young children with primary focus on the promotion of professional development that will improve the quality of services for young children and their families. Action 4 Kids E-Advocacy Network Action 4 Kids is an e-advocacy network bringing together over 35,000 voices to ensure that every Minnesota child has the best possible start in life. he Association for Childhood Education International - (ACEI) The mission of ACEI is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society. Child Care Exchange Offers early childhood leaders opportunities to share ideas, access resources and keep up to date on developments in the early childhood profession.

30. Historic Preservation partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, Indian Tribes Public education Registerof Historic Places Checklist, The minnesota History Interpreter and http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/shpo/

Minnesota's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Preserving Minnesota Are you a property owner, civic booster, amateur historian or city planner? Do you work in tourism, on community events, with your town board? Or do you simply have a favorite local landmark that disappeared in the name of progress? If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then you have a stake in protecting and preserving your community's resources. Among Minnesota's most important resources are historic properties. They range from farmhouses to courthouses, flour mills to iron mines, park shelters to petroglyphs. These properties tell us stories about ourselves. They reflect what we value and how we've chosen to live. They add richness and diversity to our urban and rural landscapes, reminding us of our past and helping us to define our future. The State Historic Preservation Office: Your Partner in Preservation Each state has a historic preservation office, established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, that spearheads state preservation intiatives. Together with the National Park Service, they also administer a national preservation program. Surveying the Scene To identify Minnesota's historic properties, SHPO carries on a continuous survey program.

31. USCS: Budget, Finance, And Fundraising In some states, such as Alaska, Colorado, minnesota, and New Jersey, they receive or(2) they are channeled through state or local education agencies that then http://www.uscharterschools.org/pub/uscs_docs/ta/budget.htm

HOME LOGIN REGISTER HELP ... faq Budget, Finance, and Fundraising Related Discussion Group Introduction Budgets and Fiscal Management Facilities and Start-Up Costs Charter School Revenues ... Resources I. Introduction The financial autonomy of charter schools depends on each state's charter school legislation. In states that regard charter schools as schools within a district (also known as local educational agencies [LEAs]), the charter schools' fiscal responsibilities are similar to those of the other schools in the district. In states that treat charter schools as independent school districts/LEAs, charter schools have the same fiscal responsibility and autonomy as other independent districts/LEAs. Although all charter schools, regardless of status, must develop sound financial management practices, it is especially important that charter schools established as independent LEAs be able to address a full range of fiscal management issues. Since proper accounting for the use of local, state, and federal funds is a critical element in operating and maintaining continued support for a charter school, the budget plans that charter schools develop must ensure that public funds are used properly, reflect the charter school's purpose and philosophy, and stand up to a financial audit. This page provides information and Resources on charter school budgets, financial management, and fundraising. Because of variations in state laws, however, the materials presented here cannot cover specific state requirements. Instead, they are designed to provide examples and should not be viewed as a substitute for qualified financial counsel.

32. OSEP Technical Assistance And Dissemination Network Projects Consists of over 40 projects funded by the United States Department of education's Office of Special Category Reference education Special education...... and Transition (NCSET) University of minnesota 6 Pattee 5193808 fax joy@nasdse.orgThe primary information among federal, state, and local education agencies. http://www.dssc.org/frc/oseptad.htm

Technical Assistance About the FRC Conferences Federal Resources ... RRFC Network Technical Assistance Clearinghouses Deaf Blind Deaf–Postsecondary ... What's New Home Clearinghouses ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education ERIC/OSEP Special Project The Council for Exceptional Children 1110 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22201-5704 phone/TTY fax ericec@cec.sped.org ERIC is a distributed national information system designed to provide users with ready access to an extensive body of education-related literature. ERIC, established in 1966, is supported by The National Library of Education, a part of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement. The ERIC system WWW Home Page is maintained at the ACCESS ERIC facility. ERIC encompasses the world's largest and most frequently searched education database and a decentralized network of knowledgeable and helpful subject experts. ERIC also maintains an extensive Internet presence, including the award-winning AskERIC question-answering service and Virtual Library, the National Parent Information Network, and more than a dozen subject-oriented gopher and World Wide Web sites. HEATH Resource Center The George Washington University 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 220

33. National Center On Secondary Education And Transition (NCSET) Address, University of minnesota 6 Pattee Hall 150 Web Address, http//www.ncset.org. mentalhealth, corrections; (2) local education agencies and communitybased http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/tad/ncset.htm

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) Type of Center Address University of Minnesota 6 Pattee Hall 150 Pillsbury Drive SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone Fax E-mail ncset@umn.edu Web Address http://www.ncset.org Target Audiences Topical Areas The Center's goals specifically focus on youth with disabilities and families, policymakers, professionals at all levels, and the service delivery system as a whole. Ensure all students with disabilities, including those with significant needs, have access to the full range of learning experiences in the general education curriculum by promoting research-based secondary education and transition models that integrate academic, career development, work-based and community learning, and increasing school retention and completion rates. Empower students and families to participate at all levels of secondary education and transition by actively promoting national youth leadership opportunities and giving young people and families the information and skills that strengthen their participation in educational decisions and actions. Ensure students' access to and full participation in postsecondary education, employment, and independent living opportunities by giving young people the information and skills to self advocate for needed services and supports and by promoting improved levels of service coordination between schools and community service agencies in the development of post-school transition plans.

34. Minnesota Directors Of Volunteers In Agencies www.MAVAnetwork.org A collaboration linking professional MAVA offers education, networking,and advocacy services of the upcoming 2004 minnesota Conference on http://www.energizeinc.com/prof/dovia/mn.html

Sign up for our monthly e-mail update. Email: Name (optional) Minnesota DOVIAs What's a DOVIA or State Association Serves the entire state Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) www.MAVAnetwork.org A collaboration linking professional volunteer administrators across networks of geography and professional settings (e.g., healthcare, faith-based, etc.). MAVA offers education, networking, and advocacy services, and is the sponsor of the upcoming 2004 Minnesota Conference on Volunteerism. Contact: Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration 1800 White Bear Avenue North Maplewood, MN 55109-3704 Phone: 651-255-0469; Fax: 651-255-0460 Laurie A. Rosenwasser, Executive Director Laurie@MAVAnetwork.org Last Updated March 11, 2003 Serves Twin Cities and surrounding regions - St. Paul Area DOVIA Programs offered to members and non-members bi-monthly beginning January of each year. Membership is offered on an individual, organizational and intern basis and open to anyone involved with volunteerism.

35. The Twin Cities Green Guide: CITIZEN ACTION: Public Agencies, Page 2 all types of environmental education resources, from of organizations throughout minnesota,including schools and colleges, government agencies, libraries and http://www.thegreenguide.org/citizen/agencies2.php

FOOD GOODS/SERVICES GARDENING DO-IT-YOURSELF ... EDUCATION Find local, green businesses and organizations! CITIZEN ACTION Green Pages Get The Guide Introduction to The Guide For the Community, By the Community About Us Contact Us How to Use This Site Definitions Home Page CITIZEN ACTION : Public Agencies, Page 2 A-Z Organizations Activism Citizen Rights Eco-Religion ... Public Agencies Previous Page Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.state.mn.us/ecological_services Feature: Division of Ecological Services In line with the DNR goal of healthy, resilient ecosystems, the Division of Ecological Services collects, analyzes, and delivers vital ecological information to Minnesota citizens, leaders, and decision-makers. Department of Transportation www.dot.state.mn.us/bike.html Feature: The DOT's "About Bicycles" page offers information, maps and links to the Office of Sustainable Transportation Initiatives. Environmental Quality Board (Subdivision of Minnesota Planning) www.mnplan.state.mn.us/eqb/geis/TWP's/FinalDraftAgGEIS.PDF Feature: See the 204-page public review draft of the Generic Environmental Impact Statement on Animal Agriculture, from August 2001 (or just read the summary). State Law Library www.lawlibrary.state.mn.us/index.html

36. Virtual Schools Schools operated by Regional agencies and Consortia. minnesota Distance LearningAcademy (SW/WC Service Greenbush (Southeast Kansas education Service Center http://www.dlrn.org/virtual.html

Call for Examples: Virtual Schools We are working on a second edition of Virtual High Schools: State of the States that will provide a wider view of the field. The first edition, published in Spring 2000, can be found online at: http://www.cait.org/shared_resource_docs/vhs_files/vhs_study.pdf As part of this effort, we are compiling a list of virtual schools. Your assistance is requested in identifying existing and emerging virtual schools not in our initial list. For the purposes of this list, we define a "virtual school" as "an educational organization offering courses designed for K-12 learners through distance learning methods that include Web-based delivery." HYPERLINKED LISTING OF CURRENT SCHOOLS IDENTIFIED Below is the hyperlinked version of our current list. After reviewing the list, you may wish to go to the Virtual School List Survey web site, a site where you can suggest a school NOT YET LISTED or submit a comment, idea or lead about virtual schools. Please examine the listings below, BEFORE suggesting a virtual school through the Virtual School List Survey web site. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST...

37. MCCCA - Leaders In Quality Care For Troubled Youth. issues, public education, professional development, and peer consultation to ourmembers. MCCCA members are agencies from across the state of minnesota. http://www.mccca.org/

MCCCA - Leaders in quality care for troubled youth. A professional association of therapeutic providers, MCCCA is a leading voice in maintaining and strengthening high-quality care and treatment for Minnesota's emotionally troubled children, children with behavior problems, and their families. The work of MCCCA includes legislative and governmental agency advocacy for children's issues, public education, professional development, and peer consultation to our members. MCCCA members are agencies from across the state of Minnesota. We offer services covering the spectrum of care and treatment for children with emotional disorders or behavior problems and their families. Attention All Site Visitors: Please note that MCCCA has a new web site that is currently under development and should be released soon. All information will be up-to-date at that time. If you have any questions, please call the MCCCA Office at 651-290-6264 or e-mail Mary Regan at mregan6264@aol.com.

38. Minnesota Institute Of Public Health - Links minnesota Higher education Center Against Violence and Abuse This site includeslinks to other governmental agencies dealing with health and safety. http://www.miph.org/links_category.html?type=25

39. Minnesota Institute Of Public Health - Links VE Suicide Awareness \ Voices of education http//www site provides informationabout the agencies and goals The minnesota Institute of Public Health assumes http://www.miph.org/links_category.html?type=19

40. EdSTAR Minnesota > General Issues > Essays conflicts with state education agencies have declined Institutional Characteristics,Rural education, School Community EdSTAR minnesota Version 1.1 ©19972003 http://edstar.ncrel.org/mn/ViewEssay.asp?IssueID=40&EssayID=160

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