1. Rhode Island State Resources A publication of the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities rhode island State resources Table of Contents Complete update · 11/2002 Partial update · 1/3/2003 NICHCY State resources rhode island rhode island Department of Elementary and Secondary education. 255 Westminster Director. parent Support Network of rhode island. 400 Warwick http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ri.htm

NICHCY State Resources : Rhode Island A publication of the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities Rhode Island 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 Jack Reed (D) 320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

2. Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: Rhode Island State Resources Center for Law and education, Washington D.C. The center offers a number of publications and technical assistance on school to work issues including special populations. parentchild communication. 312-670-6782. You can also return to our main menu of Other resources or get information about rhode island http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/rhode_island.html

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 LD OnLine introduces the LD OnLine Yellow Pages ! This exciting new venture brings information about professionals who serve children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. 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

3. Rhode Island School-to-Career | Other Resources Related rhode island resources. The Business education Roundtable. Lab at Brown Educator resources. Employer resources. parent resources. Fun sites for students http://www.ristc.org/general_otherresources.htm

Other Resources Home Educators Employers Parents ... Where Overview Ground Hog Job Shadow Teacher Externships Resources and Links ... Search These resources are divided into those of interest to particular groups educators, employers, parents or students and by topic. You can also use the search capacity of the site to find a resource. Related Rhode Island Resources The Business Education Roundtable Lab at Brown Preparing for College : A Guide for Students and Families (a comprehensive college awareness and planning website developed by the Rhode Island Office of Higher Education) Rhode Island Department of Education Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Rhode Island Employer ... State School-to-Work Sites Other School-to-Work , career development and related sites Academic Innovations All Means All School-to-Work Website America's Career InfoNet (occupational information) America's Job Bank (posted job openings) America's Talent Bank (resume posting) America's Learning Exchange Exchange (continuing education and training demonstration site) American Council on Education American Vocational Association Council on Exeptional Children, Division on Career Development and Transition

4. Rhode Island Homeschooling - A To Z Home's Cool Contact details and links for support groups, articles on legal issues, and email lists are presented in this directory. parent Educators of rhode island. P.O. Box 782 Information. rhode island education Code For Homeschooling areas in rhode island to different educational resources and homeschoolers http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/regional/RhodeIsland.htm

YOU ARE HERE: HOME REGIONAL Click on the banner for recommended books and supplies for homeschooling A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling Regional I am Ann Zeise , your guide to the best and most interesting and useful sites and articles about home education on the web. Search This Site The Web Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Free Newsletter Site Index: A B C D ... Z Rhode Island Homeschooling Associations Legal Information News Online ... Support Group Lists A to Z Home's Cool Home Just Beginning Concerns Regional Information ... Rhode Island A to Z: Coloring/Learning Book by Adam Gertsacov, Donna Atwood Congrats to the author and designer who did a wonderful job putting together a book which is both fun and informative. Highly recommendable for kids of all ages who want to learn more about Rhode Island and see if they can do so while staying within the lines! Rhode Island Homeschooling Associations Parent Educators of Rhode Island P.O. Box 782

5. Rhode Island School-to-Career | Parent Resources http//www.nclr.org/; National education Association, Washington at home and promotingparentchild communication. or get information about rhode island School-to http://www.ristc.org/parent_resources.htm

Parent Resources Home Educators Employers Parents ... Where Overview Ground Hog Job Shadow Teacher Externships Resources and Links ... Search Center for Law and Education, Washington D.C. The center offers a number of publications and technical assistance on school to work issues including special populations. 202-986-3000 cledc@erols.com American Federation of Teachers, Washington, D.C. The nation's second largest teachers' union covers all topics that concern teachers and schools. 202-879-4434 http://www.aft.org American College Testing, Iowa City, Iowa The provider of the ACT assessment for college admissions, helps teen-agers and adults make decisions about education and careers. 319-337-1000 http://www.iren.net/acri/iacridir/backupdir/diract.html Jobs for the Future, Boston, Massachussetts This nonprofit has worked with schools across the nation. 617.742.5995 info@jff.com Learning Research Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania This center has tried to broaden scientific insights and support the use of research in classrooms. 412-624-7020 http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/

6. Harmony Hill School, Inc. Chepachet, rhode island. Offers residential and extendedday treatment and education programs for youth with serious behavioral disorders, social problems or extreme learning disabilities. Includes admissions information, parent resources, school policies, special events, and development. http://www.harmonyhillschool.org

Dormitory on Harmony Hill School Campus Photograph by Steven McLaughlin Harmony Hill School, Inc. 63 Harmony Hill Road Chepachet, RI 02814-1429 401.949.2060 (fax) Harmony Hill School is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, located in rural northern Rhode Island. ACCREDITED National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services MEMBER American Association of Children's Residential Centers (AACRC) Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) Connecticut Association of Non-Profits (CAN) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) International Council for Exceptional Children National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) New England Network (NEN) Quality Care Company, LLC RI Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children RI Children's Policy Coalition RI Council for Residential Programs (RICORP) LICENSED RI Department of Education Harmony Hill School, Inc. • 63 Harmony Hill Road • Chepachet, RI 02814 • 401.949.0690 Welcome President's Message About Us Programs ... Annual Report This site is best viewed at 800x600 screen resolution

7. The Education Alliance: Education Reform Resources News for the Providence, rhode island area can be found by the US Department of education,provides a of resources in Spanish to promote parent involvement in http://www2.alliance.brown.edu/db/urls2.taf?function=alpha&alpha=P-R

8. Rhode Island Resources Departments. parent. Training. Information. Social Groups and Information. rhode island State resources at NICHCY Office of Special Needs. Department of education. Shepard Building http://www.unc.edu/~cory/asa/rhodeisl.html

Rhode Island Resources Social Groups and Information Protection and ... Information Social Groups and Information Rhode Island State Resources at NICHCY Protection and Advocacy Organizations Raymond L. Bandusky, Executive Director Rhode Island Disability Law Center Inc. 349 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 831-3150; TTY: (401) 831-5335; (800) 692-7443 Educational Resources Robert M. Pryhoda, Director Office of Special Needs Department of Education Shepard Building 255 Westminster Street, Suite 400 Providence, RI 02903-3400 (401) 222-4600 x2301; Fax: (401) 222-6030 ride0032@ride.ri.net http://instruct.ride.ri.net/ride_home_page.html Developmental Disabilities Planning Marie V. Citrone, Executive Director Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council 14 Harrington Road Cranston, RI 02920 (401) 462-3191; Fax: (401) 462-3570 riddc@riddc.org http://www.riddc.org Vocational Rehabilitation Centers Raymond A. Carroll, Administrator Office of Rehabilitation Services Department of Human Services 40 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02903

9. Rhode Island Schools - Elementary, Middle And High School Information rhode island Schools Key Facts and resources. What Does a DistrictOffice Do? The parent Institute for Quality education. http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/library/RI

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10. Rhode Island Special Needs Resources rhode island Special Needs resources. Index. education. Early Intervention. CentralDirectory rhode island parent Information Network (RIPIN) 175 Main Street http://www.lissencephaly.org/resources/states/rhodeisland.htm

Rhode Island Special Needs Resources Index Education Early Intervention Central Directory Interagency Cordinating Council ... ADA Project Education Early Intervention Central Directory Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860-6260 Admin and Intake: (401) 727-4151 (TDD) Chairperson of the Interagency Coordinating Council James Healey, ICC Chair The Rhode Island Arc 99 Bald Hill Road Cranston, RI 02920 Fax: (401) 463-9244 Part C - Early Intervention Program Coordinator Ron Caldarone, Part C Coordinator Rhode Island Department of Health Division of Family Health Cannon Building 3 Capitol Hill, Room 302 Providence, RI 02908-5097 (401) 222-1185, ext. 112 http://www.health.state.ri.us/ Director of Special Education Back to States Page Top ADA Project New England DBTAC Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. 374 Congress Street, Suite 301 Boston, MA 02210 (617) 695-1225 (V/TTY) (617) 482-8099 (Fax) adaptive@adaptenv.org www.adaptenv.org Back to States Page Top ... The Lissencephaly Network, Inc. Updated: 9 August 1999

11. Can We Talk? Site Profiles parent education resources in the Community rhode island is currently beginningthe process of gathering information on what parent education programs are http://www.canwetalk.org/about/siteprofiles/RI.htm

Profiles: Rhode Island back to About Can We Talk? Community profile State of Rode Island approximately 900,000 people, New England state. Began Can We Talk? planning in Spring of 2001, developed a statewide advisory group in the Spring and began facilitator trainings in the Fall of 2001. Rhode Island Coordinator The lead organizations are the Departments of Health and Education. Jackie Harrington canwetalkri@aol.com Parent Education Resources in the Community Parent Support Centers Rhode Island has approximately 12 "Child Opportunity Zones" (COZs) in the State. These are parent centers that are attached to from one to three schools within a community. They provide a variety of supports and educational resources for parents of students from the schools that they serve. They are supported by state and local funding sources. Funding for Can We Talk?

12. Genetic Resources In Rhode Island rhode island parent Information Network 175 Main Street 1st Floor equal partnersin advocacy and education for their Down Syndrome Society of rhode island. http://www.healthri.org/genetics/resources.htm

HEALTHri Rhode Island Department of Health Genetics Core Team 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, 02908 Sharon Marable, MD, MPH Assistant Medical Director, Disease Prevention and Control Leonard Green, MPS Chief, Vital Records Genetics Homepage About Genetics Ethical Issues Genetic Counseling ... HEALTH Genetics Committees Rhode Island Department of Health Genetics Website Genetic Resources in Rhode Island Laboratories Support Services Web Links genetics information sites and support groups on the Internet Prenatal Diagnostic Center 79 Plain Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-453-7510 Fax: 401-453-7517 Offers screening, diagnostic and genetic counseling during pregnancy Genetic Counseling Center Director: Dianne Abuelo, MD Rhode Island Hospital 593 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-444-8361 Fax: 401-444-3288 Provides genetics counseling and diagnostic services for children, adults and families with histories of birth defects or genetic disorders Greystone / Radiologic Associates Obstetrician Geneticist: Kathryn McGowan, MD, MS

13. Rhode Island Resources rhode island resources. RI Higher education Student Loan Authority. RI educationalCollaboratives Transition Resource Center parent Coordinators and Transition http://rwbforever.tripod.com/riresources.htm

Home Disabilities Laws RI Colleges ... FAQ Rhode Island Resources Parents Guidance Counselor Resource teacher or case manager College Admission Staff Student Services Staff RI Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Special Needs RI Office of Rehabilitation Services RI Higher Education Office ... RI Children's Crusade for Higher Education College catalogs and handbooks College policy manuals (may be available at the college) Open houses and tours at the colleges (Call to see when and if scheduled) High school financial aid night (usually offered regionally. Ask your guidance counselor for more info) RI Learning Disability Association Your own resources This Web site was created by Karen Shabshelowitz as partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Arts in Education at the University of Rhode Island

14. Parent Links - Rhode Island Children's Crusade For Higher Education Publications and other information resources dealing with substance abuse. Back toLinks Menu. The rhode island Children's Crusade for Higher education The 134 http://www.childrenscrusade.org/parlink.htm

Parents' Links Parents' Main Page Letter to Parents College Access Alliance of RI - Check out this new web site which the Children's Crusade has prepared for the College Access Alliance of RI which provides very solid information on preparing for college, applying to schools and seeking financial aid. A must site for all Crusaders and their parents. Government Index for Publications for Parents Listing of electronic versions of popular pamphlets and brochures designed to address parents' concerns about their children's education. National Parenting Center - Founded in July of 1989, it has become one of America's foremost parenting information services. Dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance from nine of the world's most reknowned child-rearing authorities, The National Parenting Center invites parents to expand their parenting skills and strengths. Positive Parenting - Welcome to Positive Parenting, dedicated to providing resources and information to make parenting, rewarding, effective and fun.

15. Rhode Island - 2001 Project Abstract - Parent Information Resource Centers In 1997, the rhode island parent Information Network (RIPIN and professionals withinformation, education, resources, and support Office; the parent Training and http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SST/pirabstract_ri.html

Mouseover preload - not necessary for function Skip Navigation Privacy, Security, Notices About ED A-Z Index ... Contact Us Search: Advanced My Profile Add to My.ED.gov Bookmarks Inside SST Home Programs and Grants State Contacts Related Links ... OESE Home Parent Information Resource Centers FY 2001 Project Abstracts Rhode Island Name of the Project Grantee Contact Funding Rhode Island Parent Information Network RI Parent Information and Resource Center Gladys Tiede 175 Main Street, 1st Floor Pawtucket, RI 02860-4127 Phone: (401) 727-4144 X54 Fax: (401) 727-4040 E-mail: tiede@ripin.org Affiliation: PAT and HIPPY This one-year grant will enable RI PIRC to begin critical next steps. The proposed one-year plan includes: a) continuation and expansion of collaborations with low-performing and Title 1 schools to establish a model of education and support for educators and families in order to increase the number and types of home-school partnerships; b) development of training, materials, and the RI PIRC website to provide parents with information on educational issues; c) continuation of support of both PAT and HIPPY and, in particular, creating collaborations that will expand both programs into the City of Providence and additional rural communities and child care centers; and d) continuation of collaborations and development of new partnerships throughout the state that will address numerous educational issues including literacy and violence prevention.

16. Parent's Resources. The thousands of links for gifted and talented issues out there would make the searcher dizzy. We Category Home Family parenting Child education Gifted Children...... RIAGE rhode island Advocates for Gifted education Homeschooling Gifted ChildrenLegal General Information About Gifted Children parent resources. http://www.ri.net/gifted_talented/parents.html

Home Advocacy Characteristics Events ... Sites that are dedicated to Helping Gifted Adults understand what it's all about If Dr. Seuss had a gifted child .... by Mary Beth Northrup Dear Mom-I-am, dear Mom-I-am, we have a problem, Mom-I-am. Your son won't do what he must do. He drives me crazy, yes it's true! He will stall and squirm and hum, and leave all of his work undone. He dreams and will not pay attention, have you considered medication? With other kids he does not play, he is alone much of the day. Something does not seem quite right, because I know he must be bright. He seems to learn, despite the rest, but the work is not his best. He is disruptive, yes it's true. He just won't do what he must do! Yes, teacher, I can really see, how frustrating all this must be, A child who does not meet the norm, a child whose mold won't fit the form. I've had him tested on WISC-III, by your approved test agency. He scores far higher than the mean, there's more to this that can be seen. So help us, help us find the way, to teach this child best if we may. He is not like the rest you see, he acts and thinks far differently.

17. RIDE- State And National Education Links The parent Institute A host of resources for schools and parents to better understandthe specific ways University of rhode island School of education. http://www.ridoe.net/e_links/Default.htm

State and National Education Link s National; State; Educational Research; Online Journals National Links For free publications from the US Department of Education, click here or call toll-free at 877-433-7827 The U.S. Department of Education site is the portal for the various Web sites operated and/or funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This includes Web sites for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (the "Nation's Report Card"), various research consortia targeted to specific issues, field-based centers who work with regions of the nation on reform issues, and educational data of various kinds. It also includes a copy of President Bush's education plan "No Child Left Behind". The Council of Chief State Schools Officers , headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the member organization of the chief administrative officers (state superintendents or commissioners) of the 50 states and U.S. territories. CCSSO publishes a variety of reports and organizes consortia of states to pursue various collaborative projects. RI Commissioner Peter McWalters is president of CCSSO. The American Association of School Administrators is the chief organization for superintendents and senior staff members of the 14,800 school districts of the United States. They publish a journal, other resources, and host conferences.

18. Web Links rhode island parent Information Network (RIPIN) A state wide parent organizationdedicated to Special education resources on the Internet A collection of http://www.jamestownri.com/school/clubs/selac/weblinks.htm

Jamestown Special Education Local Advisory Committee(SELAC) Home Page Agenda for next meeting Famous individuals with disabilities SELAC members ... Contact Us Web sites This page contains links to valuable web pages dealing with Special Education or related fields. SELAC does not endorse, recommend, or make representations with respect to the information or materials found on the following websites. California Department of Education Contains information about the California Reading Initiative. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) A national organization representing individuals with AD/HD, for education, advocacy and support. Council for Exceptional Children A national organization of parents, students, teachers, and other professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of students with "exceptionalities". Disability is a Natural A web page that sees disabilities along the continuum of all people. "An individual with disabilities is more like people without disabilities than different...Having a disability is a natural condition of the human experience." icanvillage A web-based interactive community of individuals with disabilities with information about health, disabilities, assistive technologies, support groups, shopping, food, fitness and beauty are but some of the areas.

19. Kent State University Parent Resources Delaware parent education Resource Center http//www.childinc.com/DPERC.htm. rhodeisland rhode island Department of education http//www.ridoe.net/. http://fpsrv.dl.kent.edu/ecis/Web/Parent Resources/ParentResource.htm

This page is under construction. Parent Resources Early Childhood Intervention Program Individualized Family Service Plan Web http://nncf.unl.edu/ifspweb/ Individual Education Program Guide http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/Products/IEP_Guide/ ALABAMA Alabama's Early Intervention System www.rehab.state.al.us/intervention.htm Alabama Department of Education Alabama Special Education Alabama Preschool Handbook http://www.alsde.edu/documents/65/Handbook_0-5_wDisabilitiesP.pdf ADRS Early Intervention Systems Office Locations http://www.rehab.state.al.us/ei_offices.html ALASKA Alaska Department of Education http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ Alaska Maternal, Child and Family Health (Early Intervention) http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/mcfh/SectionMCFH.htm Alaska Special Education http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ ARIZONA Arizona Community and Family Health Services http://www.hs.state.az.us/cfhs/ocshcn/index.htm Arizona Department of Education http://www.ade.state.az.us/ Arizona Preschool Unit http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/presch/ ARKANSAS Arkansas Department of Human Services (Early Intervention Services) http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/ddds/ddsover.htmlv

20. 4MyChild Support, Help & Resources Palsy United Cerebral Palsy of rhode island 1704 Broad Supportive Living, and Arts education, please visit com Lisa Conlan, Director parent Support Network http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/staRI.html

Home About Cerebral Palsy Frequently Asked Questions What Treatments are Available? ... Lifetime Benefits SUPPORT / GETTING HELP / RESOURCES Rhode Island - State Resources STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Robert M. Pryhoda, Director Office of Special Needs Department of Education, Shepard Building 255 Westminster Street, Room 400 Providence, RI 02903-3400 (401) 222-4600, ext. 2301 E-mail: ride0032@ride.ri.net PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: AGES 3 THROUGH 5 Charlotte Diffendale, Preschool ECSE Consultant Special Education Program Services Unit Shepard Building 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903-3400 (401) 222-4600, ext. 2457 PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES: AGES BIRTH THROUGH 2 Ron Caldarone, Part H Coordinator

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