41. DREDF IDEA BRIEFING APRIL 29, 2002 classes with children with diverse needs, speak different The truly disabled Allproposals on the of children eligible to receive special education services http://www.arc-nebraska.org/DREDF 2.htm

DREDF HOME DREDF HOME (text) From the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) preserveIDEA@dredf.org IDEA Rapid Response Network (RRN) News Briefing April 29, 2002 GREAT RESPONSE: DREDF's RRN Staff was overwhelmed and overjoyed by the response to our first announcement earlier this month launching the RRN. Almost 1,000 individuals (primarily parents and child advocates) from across the country sent back emails saying they wanted to be involved in and receive information from the RRN. It is very encouraging that so many of you responded and that the base for building the Network is already well established. If you did not receive the first announcement or want to respond to it go to preserveIDEA@dredf.org RRN PURPOSE: The purpose of the Network is to build a group of parents and supporters nationwide who can be called on to respond to proposed amendments or concepts for changes to IDEA that might weaken, eliminate or in any way compromise the civil rights of children with disabilities during the upcoming Congressional reauthorization process and, when necessary, call on

42. March 15, 2002 E-mail Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, nebraska, New Mexico provide extra assistanceto children with special needs. even the most severely disabled students to http://www.vor.net/2002/march/03-15-2002.html

Speaking out for choices The only national organization advocating for a full range of residential and support options for people with mental retardation, including Medicaid-certified Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) and home and community-based care. VOR Weekly E-Mail Update E-mails For March 1 March 8 March 22 March 29 March 15, 2002 Table of Contents Supreme Court Reviews Execution of People with Mental Retardation VOR Position: Choices for a lifetime; Options for all Los Angeles to Integrate Disabled Pupils 1. Supreme Court Reviews Execution of People with Mental Retardation Article The Associated Press Feb 20, 2002 WASHINGTON (AP) - When the Supreme Court last considered executions of the mentally retarded, only two states banned the practice. Now, 18 states prohibit it, and that math will weigh on the court as it reconsiders the issue and the fate of a condemned man with an IQ of 59. The court debated Wednesday how much public standards have changed since 1989, when the court upheld those executions on a 5-4 vote. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote then that there was "insufficient evidence of a national consensus'' against the executions to determine that they were unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment.

43. USCS: Charter Schools And Special Education laws are all over the map on disabled students, p Questions Concerning Charter Schoolsand special Education, State nebraska, Not applicable, No charter school law. http://www.uscharterschools.org/lpt/uscs_docs/4

Print Version Print This Page Return to Web Version Charter Schools and Special Education: A Report on State Policies by: Eileen M. Ahearn, Ph.D. Prepared by: Project FORUM National Association of State Directors of Special Education 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 320 Alexandria, VA 22314 Prepared for: Office of Special Education Programs U.S. Department of Education> Final Report Deliverable #1-3.2 Under Cooperative Agreement No. H159K70002 March, 1999 Project FORUM at National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) is a cooperative agreement funded by the Office of Special Education Programs of the U. S. Department of Education. The project carries out a variety of activities that provide information needed for program improvement, and promote the utilization of research data and other information for improving outcomes for students with disabilities. The project also provides technical assistance and information on emerging issues, and convenes small work groups to gather expert input, obtain feedback, and develop conceptual frameworks related to critical topics in special education. This report was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education (Contract No. HS92015001). However, the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and no official endorsement by the Department should be inferred.

44. Early Childhood Focus - News Topic: Special Needs a clear definition, the State of nebraska has now New Guidebook for Parents of LearningDisabledChildren Submitted special needs Access a free copy of a new http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=16

45. Special Education Enrollment: A Practical Primer - Nebraska - GreatSchools.net a balance between teaching special education students in child taught with nondisabledstudents to http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/NE/22/improve

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46. Nebraska Department Of Education: IEP: Developing The IEP: Least Restrictive Env and the quality of services that he or she needs. to support the individual in thespecial education program the school he or she would attend if not disabled. http://www.nde.state.ne.us/SPED/iepproj/develop/lea.html

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is the educational environment providing the greatest exposure to and interaction with general education students and persons without disabilities and LRE enables a student with a disability to receive an appropriate education. It is grounded in the idea that the general education environment is appropriate for educating all students. It is also expected the entitled individual may need special assistance in the general education setting. The LRE decision is based on: The specific needs of the individual; Whether the entitled individual may need individualized assistance in the general education setting; and A review of the continuum of services. The general education environment includes the general education curriculum, instruction, academic opportunities and settings that nondisabled students experience, as well as the nonacademic and extracurricular activities in which nondisabled students participate. Examples of the general education environment for school age students include: Classroom settings in elementary and secondary schools;

47. Introducation To Special Education Programs: Lesson 1 Project PARA, University of nebraskaLincoln Main Directory special educationrules and procedures have been as children who are not labeled as disabled. http://para.unl.edu/para/SpedProg/lesson1.html

Main Directory Introduction Lesson 2 Lesson 1: Why Should Schools Have Responsibility for Students with Disabilities? Paraeducators and teachers who work in special education programs are often confronted with questions regarding the types of programs, special procedures and the expenses involved in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. This lesson provides information on two legal and philosophical principles which are basic to special services and programs. Special education rules and procedures have been developed to help insure that programs are fair and appropriate. One of the first important principles is that educational programs are for all children. Secondly, students with disabilities must have the same opportunities to participate in educational programs as children who are not labeled as disabled. Familiarity with these two principles helps paraeducators be more effective advocates for students with disabilities. Free Appropriate Public Education Access to an education is an important right which can provide a lifetime of opportunities. Conversely, a lack of access to an education may seriously limit the quality of life and potential success of an individual. A number of judicial decisions have highlighted the importance of this right for students with disabilities (Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens, MILLS vs Board of Education). Congress has incorporated this concept in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) . The law refers to this right to an education using the terminology

48. Where Has MetDESK Provided Workshops? nebraska special Olympics; New Haven Aspire Group; New Parents and Friends of theDevelopmentally disabled; STAR; Staten Island special Olympics; Steppingstone, Inc http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,1674,P518,

Questions? Contact Us Search Forms ... Planning for Children with Special Needs Where has MetDESK Provided Workshops? Schedule a Workshop List of MetDESK Workshops Given (*Reflects National Conference Presentation) YMCA 7th Annual Seeking a New Dawn Conference A Very Special Place Aaog Autism of NY Outreach Aaog/AfNY Aarc Brooklyn Blue Feather School Abilities Expo Access Services of Rockford Advocates AHA/AS/PDD/Nassau Group AHA/AS/PDD/Suffolk Group AHRC Alabama Dept. of Rehabilitation and Special Education Andes Central School Arc of Cape Cod Arc of Howard County Arc of Miami Arc of Monmouth County Arc of Nebraska Arc of Utah ASPIRE Ataxia Telangiec Tasia National Conference* Autism Foundation Autism Group of Montgomery County Autism Society of America Autism Society of Michigan-Marquette Chapter Autism Society of Wisconsin Autism Youth and Family Services Barbara Olsen Center of Hope Bergen Boulevard School Berkshire Pediatric Development Center Brain Injury Association of Georgia Carrey Services CDs CES Chapel Haven School Children's Center Children's Health Program Community Resources Community Resources Activities For Persons with Disabilities Community Resources for People with Autism Community Therapy Service Debora Hospital Didd Delmarva Institute on DD Dow Agri Downs Syndrome Society El Valle Community Parent Resource Group Epilespy Foundation Fairfield County AS-PDD Support Group Families Helping Families Florida Voice on Mental Retardation FLUCP Happiness House Goldie Flowberg Center Grace Foundation Autism Outreach Center Greater New Haven PDD Network

49. TRI Online! Disability Links - Parent Advcocacy/Special Education Region VII Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, nebraska, and Oklahoma; Loving YourDisabled Child California (CPRC special needs Parents Info Network - Maine http://www.taconicresources.net/resources/pa-ed.shtml

TRI Online! Web Site Menu: [an error occurred while processing this directive] Parent Advocacy/Special Education Links to web sites about parent advocacy, special education, resources, organizations, SSI, insurance. Quick Menu: Click on any menu link to jump to that section of the page. General Resources Medicaid/SSI/Insurance IDEA Education/Special Ed ... Adaptive Toys 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.

50. Specialservices The State of nebraska then reimburses ESU No. Preschool disabled appropriate programsare mandated for all Kris Elmshauser, Director of special Services (308 http://www.esu16.k12.ne.us/esuinfo/spedsvcs.htm

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES UNIT NO. 16 PROGRAMS SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM #1 RESOURCE ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS PROGRAM #2 PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM #3 SPEECH / LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM #4 BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIST PROGRAM #5 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISION PROGRAM #6 TEACHER CONSULTANT PROGRAM #7 TITLE I COOPERATIVE PROGRAM #8 PRESCHOOL DISABLED LB 889 PROGRAM #9 INCLUSION FACILITATOR PROGRAM #10 TRANSITION SPECIALIST PROGRAM #11 DEAF EDUCATION PROGRAM #12 SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM #13 HEALTH SCREENING COORDIANTING PROGRAM #1 RESOURCE ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Contact Person: Kris Elmshauser, Director of Special Services (308) 280-4140 All school districts are facing rigid requirements in PL 94-142 concerning Individual Educational Plans for all children having a disability. Resource teachers delivering contracted programs, special education teachers in school-owned programs, and classroom teachers will be responsible for developing, up dating, and completing the Individual Educational Plans required for all disabled. Resource teachers will assist the Class I and II school districts not having school-owned special education teachers with Individual Educational Plans for all disabled children and additional referrals qualifying for special programs. PROGRAM #2 PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SPECIAL EDUCATION

51. Industry Contacts in Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, nebraska, and the to all students, whetherdisabled or nondisabled. No special treatment was given to anyone whether http://www.stnonline.com/stn/industrylibrary/legalissues/burns0899.htm

District Wins Stunning Victory in Schools of Choice Transportation Case* By Peggy Burns, Esq. S chool districts in Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and the Dakotas can breathe a sigh of relief now that the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued its ruling in Timothy H. v. Cedar Rapids Community School District . The case concerned Kratisha, a special education student whose parents wanted to have her "choiced in" to a school in the district which was not her neighborhood school. Kratisha, who has cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia, multiple orthopedic problems, and severe communication disabilities, attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where it is not contested that she was receiving a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Her IEP required special transportation services - a lift bus and establishment of a special route - which were provided when she attended her neighborhood school. Her parents wanted her to attend John F. Kennedy High School under the district's intra-district transfer policy. That policy provided in part: "Parents shall be responsible for the transportation of students not attending their resident area school." When the district refused, the parents filed a claim under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("§504").

52. SEN Resources On The Internet maintained by the University of nebraska, Lincoln with to Ability for CriticallydisabledInternet Students relevant to pupils with special educational needs http://www.highfurlong.blackpool.sch.uk/SEN Resources on the Internet.htm

Call Centre SEN Resources on the Internet: CALL Centre provides specialist expertise in technology for children who have speech, communication and/or writing difficulties, in schools across Scotland. Scottish Sensory Centre supports new developments and effective (SSC) - promotes and practices in the education of children and young people with sensory impairments. VIScotland Search Engines Top 5 AltaVista - very comprehensive index to sites on the web - includes image search and foreign language translation. AltaVista UK - search restricted to UK sites. Ask Jeeves - searches conducted by 'natural language' questions. Ask Jeeves for Kids - simplified search procedure aimed at children - will only find 'child-friendly' sites. Google - probably the best search engine with a "clean" interface and very effective search tool Others Direct Hit - search by thematic listings or by word - uses Ask Jeeves engine, but interface not as good. Excite - search by thematic listings or by word, includes image / MP3 search, but cluttered interface Excite UK - search by thematic listings of UK sites or by word Go - search by thematic listings or by word Go To - search by thematic listings or by word LookSmart - search by thematic listings or by word.

53. 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

54. NEWisconsin.BabyZone.com -- Your Local Guide To Pregnancy, And Parenting Resourc Nation Community Support Support Groups for many needs. special Olympics, Green Bayoffice 2140 Holmgren syndrome, and other cognitively disabled children learn http://newisconsin.babyzone.com/parentresources.asp?type=Special Needs Resources

55. Nineteen Reasons Why Special Education Should Cost More Than Regular Education., $115 million was appropriated to nebraska school districts of an increasing numberof disabled children. Other reasons why special education costs more than http://ericae.net/ericdb/ED381297.htm

From the ERIC database Nineteen Reasons Why Special Education Should Cost More Than Regular Education. Tappe, Duane R. Abstract: Title: Nineteen Reasons Why Special Education Should Cost More Than Regular Education. Author: Tappe, Duane R. Note: 9p.; In: Reaching to the Future: Boldly Facing Challenges in Rural Communities. Conference Proceedings of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) (Las Vegas, Nevada, March 15-18, 1995); see RC 020 016. Publication Year: Mar 1995 Document Type: Position Paper (120); Conference Paper (150) Target Audience: Parents ERIC Identifier: Clearinghouse Identifier: This document is available from the ERIC Document Reproduction Service Descriptors: Disabilities; Educational Finance; * Educational Trends; Elementary Secondary Education; * Finance Reform; Inflation [Economics]; * Program Costs; Public Schools; Regular and Special Education Relationship; Rural Education; School District Spending; * Special Education; * State Aid Identifiers: *Cost Containment; *Nebraska http://ericae.net/ericdb/ED381297.htm

56. About The Nebraska Respite Network employers are encouraged to contact the nebraska Respite Network care to an ill ordisabled family member Caring for an individual with special needs is a full http://www.respitenetwork.org/About.html

Do these descriptions remind you of someone? A 30-year-old working mother with a 6 year- old son who was born with cerebral palsy? An 85-year old man living with his wife who has Alzheimers disease? A 75-year-old couple living with their 52-year-old daughter who is developmentally disabled? A 25-year old woman who is sharing an apartment with her 28-year-old brother who is a quadriplegic due to a driving accident? A 40 year-old woman living with her 13-year-old daughter struggling with ADHD, and whose disabled 80-year-old mother lives alone about 15 minutes from home? A 50-year-old neighbor who anxiously waits until his 92-year-old friend answers the door and wonders, "What would happen if I wasn't here?" Then you know a caregiver... A caregiver is a person who cares for someone who has long-term or lifelong physical or psychological challenges. The demands placed upon a caregiver are great, and respite can help alleviate the stress. What is respite? WHAT: Respite provides caregivers an opportunity to have some time away from their caregiving duties in order to take care of themselves. A respite break can be as short as a few hours or a couple of days or weeks. The Respite Resource Center, (RRC) a non-profit, state-funded agency, is one of six sites that make up the Nebraska Respite Network, offering information about respite services across the lifespan.

57. Special Olympics Nebraska Main Page and special Olympics nebraska continues to include providing opportunities for eligibledevelopmentally disabled persons to join and reap the many http://www.sone.org/update/march2001.html

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA ATHLETES - COACHES - FAMILIES UPDATE March 2001 BACK TO SONE.ORG PRINTER FRIENDLY FORMAT MOVING FORWARD WOW! The year 2000 sure flew by quickly. Being my first year with Special Olympics Nebraska, there were so many wonderful things to learn and people to meet. I truly enjoyed all the experiences of the last year ... and I'm looking forward to even more excitement this year. As with any organization, change is inevitable. It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Reuben Silva has accepted a new position, Manager of Sports Technology, with our international headquarters, Special Olympics, Inc., in Washington, D.C. He will begin his new position June 1, 2001. Reuben has had a tremendous impact on the athletes in Nebraska, and will now be able to impact individuals with devel p disabilities all around the world. There isn't another person involved with Special Olympics who deserves this more, and although we will undoubtedly miss him, we are very proud and excited for him and I know you will all join me in congratulating him and wishing Reuben and Ellen all the best. We've also had some additions to your staff recently. Linda Hogrefe is our new Director of Special Projects and Cheryl Applequist is our new Accounting Manager. Linda has many years experience developing and implementing special events to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organizations. If you need help developing fund-raising events, please give her a call she'd love to help. Cheryl is new to Nebraska, moving here from Florida this summer. She also has extensive experience working with non-profits and is very willing to assist anyone needing help with finances.

58. Untitled the possibility of a student being learning disabled. nichcy.org/stateshe/ne.htm NebraskaState Resource Page. in the education of students with special needs. http://millard.esu3.org/mwhs/SPED/

MILLARD WEST SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (HELP LINKS FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS) CATEGORIES LEARNING DISABILITIES BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES TRANSITION / LIFE SKILLS LINKS FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS RULE 51 AND IDEA-97 INCLUSION AUTISM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LEARNING DISABILITIES http://www.dssc.org AED established DSSC in 1994 to design programs that meet the unique information, technical assistance, training, and research needs of professionals and programs who serve to improve the lives of infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families. http://seriweb.com/ Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. http://www.awesomelibrary.org/special-ed.html The Awesome Library organizes the Web with 15,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education. http://www.esubjects.com

59. Campaign Site The State of nebraska, University of nebraska To provide families of children withspecial needs, and state to allow senior citizens and disabled adults to http://www.digitalempowerment.org/background/disability.html

Search: Home Background In Your State Help Out! ... Donate Ensuring All Segments of Society Participate in the Digital Age Programs that provide services for the disabled: The State of Arizona, City of Phoenix Extending electronic access to city and community-based services at public access points and dial-in access from the home or office. October 15, 1994; Phoenix, AZ; $50,000 The State of California, Pangea Foundation Creating a network to facilitate communication and interaction among organizations serving persons with disabilities. October 1, 2000; San Diego, CA; $270,000 The State of California, Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency Tuolumne County Information and Assistance Network: To use network technology in libraries and community centers to provide critical information on health and human service agencies to community members. October 1, 2001; Sonora, CA; $226,514 The State California, Department of Aging and Adult Services SF-GetCare - Empowering Older and Disabled Consumers with Online Access to Care: To develop a web-based, integrated, community-based long-term care information system on behalf of older and disabled persons in San Francisco. October 1, 2001; San Francisco, CA; $899,113 The State of California, World Institute on Disability Planning to make the NII accessible to disabled persons and language minorities. October 15, 1994; Oakland, CA; $338,585

60. Community Discovered Eval Section III - 6 and disciplines, and involved many special needs children. often less available todisabled students, considerably within the state of nebraska to increase the http://ois.unomaha.edu/cdeval/report99/SectionIII-6.htm

Section III - 6. Performance related to GPRA, specifically: (special emphasis on items 6.1 and 7.1) The Community Discovered Project has had a record of considerable, and well documented, success within its efforts to meet the goals and objectives of the project. This success is previously referenced within the status section of each objective. In addition, this success and impact is further documented here, with reference to related project objectives, for each of the GPRA items as indicated below. Shared indicator of national student performance . Between 1992 and 2002 the percentages of students who meet basic, proficient and advanced levels in reading and math on the National Assessment of Educational Progress will increase. By 2002 66% of 4 th graders will score at or above the basic level in reading. By 2002 33% of 4 th graders will score at or above the proficient level in reading. By 2002 70% of 8 th graders will score at or above the basic level in math. By 2002 27% of 8 th graders will score at or above the proficient level in math.

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