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Parents are Vital in Education (PAVE)
Provides parents with advocacy, training, and information on their children's educational rights
www.washingtonpave.org
Venture Program- Bellevue Community College, WA
This pilot program is the first degree program in America for students challenged with learning, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.
www.bcc.ctc.edu/venture/
Starting Point Resource Guide
Search for “Schools” under Resource Category
http://cshcn.org/sites/default/files/webfm/file/
StartingPointGuide.pdf
Washington State Special Education Coalition
Parent and professional organizations together to share information, explore issues and effectively advocate for quality education for all children, particularly those with special education needs in Washington State.
www.wssec.org/
See also: School Tools page for tools and information especially helpful for families.
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All Kinds of Minds - Understanding the Differences in Learning
All Kinds of Minds was founded in 1995 by renowned pediatrician, Dr. Mel Levine, and financier Charles R. Schwab to translate the latest research on how children learn into programs, products, and services that help students struggling in school become more successful learners.
www.allkindsofminds.org/
Council for Exceptional Children
"The Voice and Vision of Special Education"
www.cec.sped.org/
Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE)
Helping Parents and Advocates Improve Educational Results for Children with Disabilities
www.fape.org/index.htm
US Dept. of Education- Ideas that Work
Toolkit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities - Also includes Parent companion materials.
www.osepideasthatwork.org/ParentKit/index.asp
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
www.nectac.org/default.asp
National Information Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Information on specific disabilities as well as clearinghouse for information on IDEA (the nation's special education law) No Child Left Behind legislation (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based information on effective educational practices.
www.nichcy.org
National Institute for Urban School Improvement website
www.inclusiveschools.org
No Child Left Behind
US Department of Education website for national educational reform legislation
www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
Pacer Center
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
www.pacer.org
Special Education Resources on the Internet
www.seriweb.com/
Wrights Law
Outstanding website with up-to-date, accurate information on special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
www.wrightslaw.com
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