Extractions: FY 1995 Goals 2000 Grantees The Goals 2000: Educate America Act of 1994 authorized state-level parent information and resource centers to aid families and parent educators in strengthening partnerships between parents and professionals in meeting the educational needs of children. The following parent information and resource centers in 28 states received four-year grants in 1995 under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act. The brief descriptions here, as well as a more extensive profile of each organization are provided by the U.S. Department of Education in the publication, Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Parent Information and Resource Centers, Grant Abstracts FY 1995. To request a copy of the publication call (202) 401-0039. Similar centers are planned for the remaining states.
Early Intervention Resources / Family Village School Produced by the University of maine. http//www.TeachingStrategies.com/ An early childhood education site for parents and teachers of children from birth http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/education/ei.html
Extractions: The Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education is an umbrella title for a group of three state-funded and six federally-funded grant projects that deal with young children with disabilities, their families and teachers. Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services - Early Childhood Research Institute This Web site presents descriptions and reviews of current early childhood materials, selected for their potential usefulness with culturally and linguistically diverse children and families. The reviews present strengths, limitations, and potential adaptations of the materials, as well as recommendations for the most appropriate audiences. Many of the reviewed materials were developed for use with children at risk for developmental delays. Developmental Progress Chart
Family Village -- Parent Training & Information Centers maine maine parent Federation Southern maine parent Awareness. Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special education (CAUSE). New Mexico parents Reaching Out Southwest http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/education/pti.html
Single Parent Central - Support Groups And Programs Services 39 Ignatius St., Sanford, maine 04073 Phone for legal, mental health and education professionals who development, health and safety, parent support, etc http://www.singleparentcentral.com/sprpME.htm
OJJDP Parenting Resources For The 21st Century - Child Care And On Line, sponsored by the University of maine, is a education Place, Houghton Mifflin. site provides elementary resources for teachers, students, and parents. http://www.parentingresources.ncjrs.org/childcare/elementary.html
Web Links For Home Schoolers From Scarborough Public Library State of maine. KidsConnect Online Question and Answer Service; The Teel Home education Page (formerly the Homeschool Page); Instructional resources for Parents. http://www.library.scarborough.me.us/Children/homeschool.html
The Mitchell Institute - College Planning Resources assistance to maine students and parents in the MCF administers numerous scholarship awards for maine students. as through the Department of education Web site http://www.mitchellinstitute.org/planning/finance.html
Extractions: Financing a College Education Almost every family needs to plan carefully for expenses associated with college, whether they receive financial aid or not. Worry over finances should not prevent students from considering or applying to college. There are many, many resources available to help pay for a college education. Here is a quick description of some of those resources: Financial aid package: This money, which is usually a combination of both grants and loans, is made available to students by the college they attend. Each student's financial aid application is evaluated by the college financial aid officers, who determine what the student's financial need is, and how that need can be met through a variety of resources. Federal loan programs: Numerous federal programs exist which provide low-interest loans to students pursuing a college degree. These programs allow the student to receive the federal funds interest-free during their enrollment in college. Repayment, with low interest rates, usually begins six months after graduation and stretches out over the course of ten years. Examples of federal loan programs include the following: Federal Stafford Loan - This loan program is available for students who demonstrate financial need according to the federal guidelines. Loan limits are $2,625 for first-year students and increase to $3,500 for college sophomores, and to $5,500 for college juniors and seniors. The college financial aid office reviews the student's application and makes a recommendation regarding a Stafford Loan as part of the student's financial aid package. The interest rate is a variable rate, pegged to the 91-day Treasury Bill rate, and not to exceed 8.25%. No interest accrues or is due on these loans while the student is enrolled in college.
Maine Resources maine Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 19A, Sections 1501 and resources and needs of each parent, including any of the child; (8) the educational needs of http://www.deltabravo.net/cgi-bin/resource.cgi?state=me
Special Needs Parent Info Network - Maine Department of education under the Individuals with Disabilities education Act (IDEA a few of the topics covered by parent centers). Geographic Areas Served, maine. http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti/me.htm
Extractions: Phone (207) 582-2504; (800) 870-SPIN (in-state only) Fax E-mail jlachance@mpf.org Web Address www.mpf.org Target Audiences Parent Centers (Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers) work with families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with all disabilities: physical, mental, learning, emotional, and attention deficit disorders. Parent Centers train and inform parents and professionals, help families obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities, work to improve educational results for all children, resolve problems between families and schools or other agencies and connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs. Parent centers are funded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Each state has at least one parent center, and states with large populations may have more. There are approximately 100 parent centers in the U.S. Topical Areas IDEA 97, Rights and Responsibilities, Procedural Safeguards, Early Childhood, Transition (these are just a few of the topics covered by parent centers)
Parent Training And Information Centers (PTIs) Training Program Project PROMPT; maine; Maryland; Massachusetts Sinergia/Metropolitan parent Center United We Stand; Ohio Coalition for the education of Children http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti.htm
Extractions: 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
Extractions: Financial Aid Resources Other Sites of Interest New England College and University Web Sites Financial Aid Resources New England-Wide Tuition Break Regional and National Financial Aid Resources Connecticut Resources Maine Resources ... Student Loan Information 1. New England-Wide Tuition Break The New England Board of Higher Education's Regional Student Program 2. Regional and National Financial Aid Resources
Maine Education Leadership Consortium Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner; the deans of education of the University of maine System campuses; and leaders of business, parent and other http://www.umaine.edu/mlc/
Extractions: MELC Home Affiliates Coming Events Links ... The University of Maine Maine Education Leadership Consortium (Formerly Maine Leadership Consortium) T he Maine Education Leadership Consortium is an alliance of Maine educational associations, agencies and institutions providing leadership at the state level in promoting a common agenda for student learning and school improvement. It regularly convenes the officers and executive directors of organizations with the goal of providing the best education possible for Maine children. The self-supporting Consortium represents more than 30,000 educators as well as parents and the business community. The Maine Education Leadership Consortium was created in 1987 to facilitate communications between and among the leaders of the states education organizations, promoting cooperation and collaboration across organizational lines. During the past sixteen years MELC has been the catalyst for, and/or the administrator of initiatives too numerous to mention. The Consortium has been instrumental in direct or indirect ways for the great progress made in Maine education in the past decade. The Consortium is widely recognized as the convener of choice for discussion of major state education issues around which common ground is sought and has served as the key in-state contact organization for Maines participation in several nationally recognized projects.
Resources & Links There are 16 Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Councils in maine, one for each county. Each is a local resource for parenting information, education and support. http://www.maineparents.net/resources.html
Extractions: There are many local alcohol prevention coalitions that exist in various Maine communities, and may be excellent resources for parents. The following is a partial list of several of our community partners as well as contact information for the Office of Substance Abuse Information and Resource Center (IRC) which can assist parents with additional prevention-oriented resources, coalitions, and materials. Working together, we can make a difference throughout Maine. The Information and Resource Center (IRC) is part of the Maine Office of Substance Abuse. It houses a collection of books, videos, audiocassettes, and literature. A variety of library materials are loaned, and pamphlets and handouts are distributed free statewide. In addition, the IRC maintains listings of treatment facilities, support group meetings, and other resources in Maine. The catalog is searchable online and material is gradually being made available full text online. Staff can assist (by phone or email) members of the public with requests for information, referrals to services, and other questions related to substance abuse issues.
Extractions: l Buyer's Guides iPod eMac iBook iMac PowerBook Power Mac Xserve Xserve RAID Apple Displays Apple Store All Other Items Google Search Hardware Reviews Audio Graphics Cards CPU Upgrades Misc. Cards Digital Cameras CD/DVD Drives Input Devices Modems Monitors Multi-Function Networking PDA's Desktop Macs Laptop Macs Inkjet Printers Laser Printers Scanners Speakers Hard Drives Removable Drives USB Devices Misc. Hardware Software Reviews Cross Platform Database Drive Utilities Drawing/CAD Desktop Pub. Finance Games Graphics Internet/Network Kids/Edu. Multimedia Music/Sound Presentation PIM's/Productivity Reference Suites System Virus/Security Word Processing Misc. Software Macintosh Books BookZone Page Apple History Cross Platform General OS X Networking Mac Digital Hub OS 9 Programming Security iPod iMac iBook Troubleshooting Upgrading AppleSript Appleworks Dreamweaver DVD Studio Pro Filemaker Final Cut Express Final Cut Pro Fireworks Flash FreeHand GoLive Illustrator iMovie InDesign iPhoto iTunes Keynote Logic Maya Office Photoshop QuarkXPress Quicken QuickTime Shake Book Reviews Site Supporters Going Shopping?
Resources 6800 (TTY). Special education for Parents a booklet that explains maines special education process. Available from http://www.mainecite.org/ptguide/ptg19.htm
Extractions: References Batavia, Andrew I., Hammer, Guy S., (1990). Toward the Development of Consumer-based Criteria for the Evaluation of Assistive Devices, Journal of Rehabilitative Research and Development , Vol. 27, Issue 5, 1990, pp. 425-436. A.T. Quarterly , Vol.2, No. 5, summer issue, 1991. State Special Education Regulations (November, 1999). Available from Maine Department of Education, 23 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 624-6650 (voice); 624-6800 (TTY). Special Education for Parents a booklet that explains Maines special education process. Available from Developmental Disabilities Council, 139 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 287-4213, 1-800-244-3990. Bureau of Health, Coordinated Care Services for Children with Special Health Needs , 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 287-5139, 1-800-698-3624. Public Health Nursing , 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 287-3259. Medicaids Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program , 249 Western Avenue, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 1-800-321-5557, 1-800-423-4331(TTY).
SMPA : Publications : Guide To Special Education In Maine Contact. Home, Guide to Special education in maine. Awareness Publication. Quick Reference. Resource Guide. Home File. parent to parent. The http://www.somepa.org/publications/seg.php
Extractions: The Guide to Special Education in Maine is available in both HTML and Adobe PDF. The HTML version works best for browsing online, while the Adobe PDF version is useful if you would like a printed copy of the Guide in it's original published form. To access the PDF version, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this free plug-in installed on your system, you may download it from Adobe's Web site by clicking the icon below.
ALLTech Southern maine parent Awareness provides information, support, and training The University of maine at Farmington Center for US Department of education. http://www.alltech-tsi.org/resources_a/links.htm
Extractions: and Tips Maine National Alpha One, directed by people with disabilities, provides services and products that create opportunities for people with disabilities to live independently. MADSEC is the professional association of members who serve the educational needs of Maine children with disabilities. Maine CITE is a statewide project designed to help make assistive and universally designed technology more available to Maine children and adults who have disabilities. The home page of the Maine Department of Education.
