1. INTERNET SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES: Non-profit Resources: West Virginia Parent Provides training, technical assistance, information and referral to parents and other professionals Category Regional North America Disability resources......west virginia parent Training and Information WVPTI is funded through the US Departmentof education Office of Special education and Rehabilitation. http://www.iser.com/WVPTI.html

West Virginia Parent Training and Information WVPTI 371 Broaddus Avenue Clarksburg, WV 26301 Tel: (304) 624-1436 Fax: (304) 624-1438 WVPTI is funded through the US Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation. WVPTI provides training, technical assistance, information and referral to parents and other professionals on appropriate educational services for students with special needs. WVPTI uses a grassroots approach to reaching and serving Appalachian families. All services are free of charge to families. ISER Home First Steps Planning Navigating ... advocacy

2. West Virginia State Resources NICHCY State resources west virginia. A publication of the National Nancy Drake, parent Coordinator. west virginia Department of education. Office of Special education http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/wv.htm

NICHCY State Resources : West Virginia A publication of the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities West Virginia 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 Robert C. Byrd (D) 311 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

3. West Virginia Public Education Legal Resources State Public education Legal resources Followup Report on the 1995 Monongalia County Schools Compliance Monitoring Report issued by the west virginia Department of education Office of Special education. west virginia. PUBLIC education. LEGAL resources. State Public Legal resources This site is maintained by The parent Advocacy Coalition for educational Rights (PACER). http://www.wvu.edu/~law/cle/edlaw/edlawresources2.html

WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC EDUCATION LEGAL RESOURCES State Public Legal Resources Links to Fed Public Legal Resources Links to Letters of Findings Links to Due Process Hearings State Public Education Legal Resources School-Based Services Medicaid Operations Manual issued March 2001 by the State of West Virginia Bureau fo Medical Services / Department of Education. Appendix (A - E) Monongalia County Schools Compliance Monitoring Report issued July 21, 1998, by the West Virginia Department of Education Office of Special Education. Monongalia County Schools Compliance Monitoring Report issued November 3, 1995, by the West Virginia Department of Education Office of Special Education. Follow-up Report on the 1995 Monongalia County Schools Compliance Monitoring Report issued by the West Virginia Department of Education Office of Special Education. Monongalia County Special Education Policies and Procedures (6/13/00); Procedures 2.0-9.0 Monongalia County Policies and Procedures (Rev 11/14/96);

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Family Village Community Center West Virginia Resources Family Matters Mountain State Centers for Independent Living (MTSTCIL) West Virginia Autism Training Center West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities ... West Virginia Special Olympics Back to Regional Resources Family Village Home Library Coffee Shop ... Information Last Updated 2/26/2003 by rowley@waisman.wisc.edu Document Source: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/comm/westvirginia.html

5. Special Education Resources Centers: Non-profit Organizations New Hampshire educationA-Must, Inc., a homeschooling families parent to parentSupport Program west virginia west virginia parent Training and Information. http://www.iser.com/nps.html

Internet Special Education Resources Special Education Non-Profit Resources Providing Nationwide Services AVKO Educational Research Foundation Center for Learning Disabilities Overland Park, KS The Federation for Children with Special Needs Boston, MA Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network , Riverview, MI, a member of the Parents Coalition The LEARN Center of the Illinois Masonic Medical Center The International Dyslexia Association (formerly known as the Orton Dyslexia Society). Parents Helping Parents the Santa Clara, CA, Family Resource Center The Riggs Institute referrals and information about The Writing Road to Reading / Spalding method The Schwab Foundation for Learning informational web site and phone consultations Providing Regional and Local Services Alabama Special Education Action Committee (SEAC) , The Alabama PTI Center Southeast Center , Montgomery-based center providing evaluations and intervention for LD's and ADD/ADHD Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Arizona PIMA Prevention Partnership A substance abuse prevention program for people with disabilities Arkansas Little Rock Easter Seal Society Technology Resource Center Bryant California Fresno Exceptional Parents Unlimited Garden Grove Comfort Connection/ Family Resource Center Los Angeles Etta Israel Center Napa Moving Forward, a postsecondary program for young adults with learning differences

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7. OVAE Resources By State - West Virginia Department of education Department of education parent Webpage The education AllianceOffice of Technology west virginia Congress of parents and http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/resource/statelink_wv.html

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8. Archived: Including Your Child Appendix B: Resources - Parent Training And Infor Opportunity, Development, education, and resources) 2300 west west virginia parentTraining and Information (WVPTI) E parent education Project of Wisconsin, Inc http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Including/resptic.html

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n Including Your Child - April 1997 Appendix B Resources Parent Training and Information Centers ALABAMA Special Education Action Committee, Inc. (SEAC) 3207 International Drive, Suite C P.O. Box 161274 Mobile, AL 36616-2274 (334) 478-1208 (Voice/TDD) 1-800-222-7322 (Alabama only) Fax: (334) 473-7877 ALASKA Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. (Parents as Resources Engaged in Networking and Training Statewide) 540 International Airport Road, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99518 (907) 563-2246 (Voice/TDD) 1-800-478-7678 (Alaska only) Fax: (907) 563-2257 ARIZONA Pilot Parent Partnerships 2150 East Highland Avenue, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 468-3001 (Voice/TDD) 1-800-237-3007 (Arizona only) Fax: (602) 468-3001 (call first) ARKANSAS Arkansas Parent Support and Information Network Arkansas Disability Coalition 10002 W. Markham, Suite B-7 Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 221-1330 (Voice/TDD) 1-800-223-1330 (Arkansas only) Fax: (501) 221-9067 CALIFORNIA Northern California Coalition for Parent Training and Information (NCC), Region I

9. Cpaa west virginia Directory of Early Intervention parent resources, Teen parent Project,Health resources, education resources, Organizations, Miscellaneous http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mon-grow/resources/home.html

Internet Resources See also our comprehensive list of electronic discussion lists West Virginia Part H Early Intervention West Virginia Directory of Early Intervention Programs Indiana's Early Intervention Program ... Nebraska Network for Children and Families , with subsections on Government Resources, Parent Resources, Teen Parent Project, Health Resources, Education Resources, Organizations, Miscellaneous Resources, NNCF Project Office and Reference Room, and also a large section on special education in NE and about preparing an IFSP. Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy Virginia Institute for Developmental Disabilities Parenting Web sites providing support and information to families of children with a gastrostomy: www.specialchild.com/tips01.html Parent of children with feeding tubes report their successful tips. wellness.ucdavis.edu/child_health/special_needs/gastrostomy_feedings/index.html Reviews supplies, feeding techniques, cleaning and care of the gastrostomy and equipment. www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/pep/homecare/2008/

10. West Virginia Schools - Elementary, Middle And High School Information west virginia Schools Key Facts and resources. What Does a DistrictOffice Do? The parent Institute for Quality education. http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/library/WV

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11. Family Village -- Parent Training & Information Centers Children Advocacy Center resources for Children west virginia west virginia parentTraining and Information. Wisconsin parent education Project of Wisconsin, Inc http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/education/pti.html

Family Village School We have provided links to those Parent and Information Centers that have a web site. If you are aware of a PTI web site that we do not have listed, please send a note to rowley@waisman.wisc.edu be found on the PACER Center National Groups National Center for Latinos with Disabilities Specialized Training Of Military Persons (STOMP) State Groups Alabama SEAC - Special Education Action Committee Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. American Somoa American Samoa Parent Network Arizona Pilot Parents of Southern AZ Arkansas Arkansas Disability Coalition California Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) Exceptional Parents Loving Your Disabled Child Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center ... Parents Helping Parents Colorado PEAK Parent Center, Inc. Connecticut Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) Delaware Parent Information Center of Delaware District of Columbia Advocates of Justice and Education, Inc. Florida Family Network on Disabilities of Florida Idaho Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. Illinois Designs for Change Family Resource Center on Disabilities Family T.I.E.S. Network

12. Kim's West Virginia Resources Page west virginia parent Training and Information * this is the official site. WVATS);west virginia Deaf World Web; west virginia Department of education; http://www.angelfire.com/wv/wetzel/index15.html

Kim's West Virginia Resources Page Under construction. Please be patient West Virginia Parent Training and Information * this is the official site. West Virginia Learning Disabilities Association Community Council of Kanawha Valley, Inc. A United Way agency. Centers for Independent Living (CIL) in West Virginia Job Accomodation Network Kids 'n Bits Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc. Metropolitan Washington Telecommunication Directory for the Deaf, Inc. ... West Virginia Parent Training and Information Center or West Virginia Parent Training and Information West Virginia Research and Training Center (WVRTC) West Virginia Respite Programs West Virginia Special Olympics ... West Virginia State Resources * From LD Online West Virginia State Resources * From the National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center West Virginia State Resources * From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) West Virginia Suported Employment Partnership Project (WV-SEPP) West Virginia University Affliated Center for Developmental Disabilities (UACDD) * Those resources in boldface and marked with an asterisk indicate a web page which lists multiple state resources.

13. West Virginia Early Childhood Training Connections And Resources 3.33% Private Preschools 3.33% parent education Programs 5 Send payments to WestVirginia Early Childhood Training Connections and resources 605 9th http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/ecnewsletter.html

West Virginia Early Childhood Provider Quarterly is the first and only publication designed exclusively for West Virginia Early Care and Education Professionals. The goals of this publication are to increase professional development opportunities and early childhood advocacy through the promotion of training and through educational articles and features. WV Early Childhood Provider Quarterly is a project of the West Virginia Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources, a collaborative project of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources/Office of Social Services/Child Care; Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health/West Virginia Birth to Three; West Virginia Department of Education/Office of Special Education; Governor's Cabinet on Children and Families/Head Start State Collaboration and is supported and administered by River Valley Child Development Services. The West Virginia Early Childhood Provider Quarterly gives advertisers the opportunity to share information directly with the decision-makers in early childhood. It is the only publication in West Virginia that offers such an exclusive opportunity.

14. AFT: Lessons For Life: Resources: 2: West Virginia Zero Tolerance Policy COUNTYWIDE PLAN REPORTS TO STATE BOARD OF education. or expulsion at any school,whether in west virginia or another teacher stands in place of parent) b. May http://www.aft.org/lessons/two/westva.html

AFT Home Lessons for Life What is the Lessons for Life program? Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Learning ... Resources The West Virginia Zero Tolerance Campaign On March 11, 1995, the state legislature in West Virginia passed the West Virginia Productive and Safe Schools Act. This was the culmination of a year-long effort by the West Virginia Federation of Teachers. It is a great example of how a state federation, with support from its local unions and members, can work with community groups, school boards, politicians and other public officials to bring higher standards of conduct to public schools. About the legislation The West Virginia Productive and Safe Schools Act was originally drafted by the West Virginia Federation of Teachers. The law gives teachers and other school employees the legal right to immediately exclude students for: disorderly conduct; threatening, abusing or intimidating a teacher or student; disobeying a school employee; interfering with the educational process; or

15. Early Childhood And Elementary Education west virginia. Core services include providing upto-date information and resources;training parents to be more effective in parent education and Support. http://www.sreb.org/programs/srr/pubs/PreK/PreK-WV.asp

Prekindergarten and Parent Support Programs in SREB States West Virginia Kindergarten for 4-year-olds Parent/Educator Resource Centers Program Type and Name Prekindergarten Kindergarten for 4-year-olds Year begun: Target Population 4-year-old children who are not eligible for kindergarten (eligibility established by local school districts) 4-year-olds In poverty Served by Head Start Program Requirements Staff/child ratio: No requirement Minimum staff qualifications: Certification in elementary education Required days/hours: None Program standards: None specified Eligible Providers Local school districts Parent Education and Support No requirement Funding and Children Served Local school boards can establish prekindergarten programs, but no state funds have been appropriated for this purpose. Contact Sharon Flack Department of Education Curriculum Office 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. East Capitol Building Building No. 6, Room 330 Charleston, WV 25305-0330 phone: (304) 558-7805 fax: (304) 558-0459 Return to the Top Program Type and Name Parent support Parent/Educator Resource Centers Year begun Target Population All families with children age 21 and younger; educators who work with families

16. Homeschooling In Wild And Wonderful West Virginia!!! A parent's Guide to Internet Safety Unless you are a special education teacher orhave had Practicing for the SATSome New resources from Susan Richman Do you http://home.earthlink.net/~maalatt/parentingresources.html

Parenting Resources Under construction Home Why Homeschool? States Instructional Goals and Objectives ... What Is CLEP? CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the United States today, helping students of all ages earn college degrees faster by getting credit for what they already know.By receiving a satisfactory score, you can earn from 3 to 12 college credits toward your college degree for each CLEP you take, depending on the exam subject. American Association of State Colleges and Universities Letter to Its Members on Homeschool Grads The Advanced Placement (AP) program is designed to provide college credit and appropriate placement to secondary school students who have successfully mastered college-level course work. What, specifically, is it about schools that unschoolers want to do without? Life is An Education an in depth discussion on homeschooling. ... from Susan Richman Do you have high school students at home? Worried about how they'll do on the new SAT I and wondering what in the world the SAT II tests even are? We are now carrying two books published by the College Boards, the folks who create these tests, to help you get prepared and ready. SAT Verbal World At this site students can watch a video clip of an Admissions Committee as they discuss real applicants. Find out whether they got in and why! This site also features more great information regarding the SAT and admission into college.

17. COACH WEST VIRGINIA education Services Department of education Building 6 Pat Haberbosch, Director WestVirginia parent Training Information COACH Submission Form More resources http://www.projectaction.org/coach/stateshe/wv.html

AED's Home Page NICHCY's Home Page State Sheets WEST VIRGINIA RESOURCES UNITED STATES SENATORS Honorable Robert C. Byrd (D) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-4801 Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV (D) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-4802 (202) 224-7665 (Fax) GOVERNOR Cecil Underwood State Capitol Complex Charleston, WV 25305-0370 ADA TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION PROJECT ACTION 700 Thirteenth Street, NW , Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 347- 7385(TTY) (202) 737-7914(fax) E-mail: projaction@aol.com URL: www.projectaction.org WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC TRASIT ASSOCIATION, INC. c/o Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority PO BOX 1188 Charleston, WV 25324 (304) 343-3877(fax) STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Michael A. Valentine, Director Office of Special Education Department of Education 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Bldg. 6, Room B-304 Charleston, WV 25305 STATE TRANSITION SYSTEM CHANGE PROJECT John Huxley Department of Education Special Education and Program Assurances 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East

18. Maryland Education Resources For People With Disabilities And Their Families Pennsylvania, virginia, and west virginia in serving County Public Schools SpecialEducation page - Phone Caroline County parent resources Guide - Phone 410 http://www.linc.org/resedu.html

Maryland Education and Day Care Resources for People with Disabilities The Arc of Montgomery County (The Arc, MC) - offers AFTER ALL, an after school enrichment program for pre-teens and teenagers with disabilities in an inclusive community setting at The Boys and Girls Club of Silver Spring. This year-round program is open all day on school holidays. For more information, call 301-681-4623 or 310-984-5792. BUILDING BRIDGES PROJECT - This program increases the availability of child care options for children with disabilities and their families by providing training and support to families and community child care providers. Families and child care providers can call the Building Bridges coordinator directly to be eligible for this service at 301-294-4953 or 301-984-5777. FAMILY, INFANT AND CHILD CARE CENTER (FICCC) - specialized child care for infants and children with medical conditions, from six weeks to five years old. For more information, call 301-279-2165. KARASIK CHILD CARE CENTER - an enrichment program providing year-round full- and part-time care for children of preschool and elementary school age with and without special care needs. For more information, call 301-593-0444. MONTGOMERY PRIMARY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER (MPAC) - a nonpublic, nonprofit, special education program for children (ages 2 to 8) who have identified developmental delays. MPAC also provides specialized instruction to children in Montgomery County with autism through the Collaborative Autism Preschool Program (CAPP. For more information, call 301-593-3797. For more information, call 301-593-3797.

19. West Virginia Financial Aid Admission Application Introduction not on his or her parent's financial resources, the visit www.promisescholarships.orgHIGHER education GRANT PROGRAM The west virginia Higher education http://www.wvmentor.org/applications/west_virginia_financial_aid/apply.html

2003-2004 APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AID Welcome to the West Virginia Financial Aid Online Application A message from the campus: The PROMISE and Grant deadlines have passed. This form can still be used to obtain information on the HEAPS program. Last updated: 3/4/2003 7:20:00 AM PST INSTRUCTIONS After reading the instructions, please fill out the online application as thoroughly as possible. When you are finished, click the 'SUBMIT' button on the left column of the application screen. PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Simply file the 2003-2004 FAFSA (preferably online) after January 1, 2003. The completed FAFSA must be received by the FAFSA processing center no later than March 1, 2003. By putting forth a reward for academic achievement, we're saying to students that working hard, playing by the rules, and meeting the tough expectations will earn them the opportunity to attend college. For more information, please visit www.promisescholarships.org HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM The West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program is a need-based program that offers monetary awards to full-time undergraduate students who require financial assistance to attend an approved educational institution. Grants may be renewed until the course of study is completed, but not to exceed an additional three years beyond the initial award. All applicants to the Higher Education Grant Program

20. Parent Training And Information Centers (PTIs) Advocates for Children of NY resources for Children west virginia; Wisconsin NativeAmerican Family Empowerment Center parent education Project of http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti.htm

Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) Welcome Page Comprehensive Centers Eisenhower Consortia Equity Assistance Centers ... Bilingual Education PTIs Regional Labs Regional Resource Centers Technology Consortia Secretary's Regional Representatives ... Other Resources Home Funded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Parent Training and Information Centers in each state provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with disabilities and the professionals who work with their families. This assistance helps parents participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of children and youth with disabilities. Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona Raising Special Kids Arkansas Arkansas Disability Coalition FOCUS, Inc. California DREDF Exceptional Family Support, Education and Advocacy Center Exceptional Parents Unlimited Loving Your Disabled Child ... District of Columbia Florida Family Network on Disabilities Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc.

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