Special Education Resources Learning Disabilities michigan Electronic Library. Dyslexia The Gift - information for Parents and their families provided by the Curry School of education. http://www.theteachersguide.com/Specialeducation.html
Extractions: Technology General Resources Our Kids Our-Kids is a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. PRELUDE Music Therapy - Our Mission...is to serve children and adults with special needs through sharing information; creating and publishing music therapy strategies; and giving workshops and presentations to professionals, parents, and students.
Extractions: http://www.theideabox.com/ - Idea Box - this site is dedicated to the education of young children. It contains ideas, articles, projects, seasonal themes, and printable pages; all to help teach your child(ren) in a fun and interesting way! This page is for Parents, Teachers, Care Givers, Homeschoolers, and their children!
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UMHS Your Child Autism And Autistic Spectrum Disorders disability organizations, professional associations, education rights, transition state resource sheets, parent guides, reading 0285; Early On michigan is the http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/autism.htm
Extractions: Autism spectrum disorders are also called Pervasive Developmental disorders , because they involve delay in many areas of development. They include Autistic Disorder Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Asperger Syndrome , and Rett Syndrome PDD is really just a category that includes many different areas of developmental delay, of differing severities What is autism or autistic disorder?
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) Contact Ted Wilson, Editor University of michigan 1005 School of education 610 East Website http//www.umich.edu/~eqtynet/ parent Resource Center Top http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=mi
Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: Michigan State Resources michigan. State Government Agencies Federally Funded Programs parent and Professional STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES State Department of education Special education http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/michigan.html
Extractions: for parents, teachers, and other professionals What's New Experts Parents Kids ... Other help resources If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Resources from other states Please help us keep these state resource sheets as up to date as possible. Send your corrections and additions to the LD Online Staff .Thank you!
Early Childhood - Michigan Resources Parenting Awareness michigan (PAM) A statewide initiative to promote awareness, education, and resources emphasizing the importance of effective parenting in http://www.misd.net/Earlychild/MichiganResources.htm
Parenting michigan State University Counseling Center Emotional Trauma The Childhood Immunization education Initiative Details their recommendations for parent of and http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/iac/humapare.html
Extractions: Breast Feeding Initiative Information on the breast feeding initiative program in Michigan. Building Strong Families Information on the nationally known BSF program. Information on the materials available, surveys, etc. CLEAR From the Center for Language Education and Research at MSU, listings of programs on helping with language. Helping Families Succeed through Trained Family Pararofessionals Details of a program aimed at training paraprofessionals who work with families. Helping Children and Their Families Cope with Disasters Full text article and links on helping families and children deal with the recent disaster. MSU Extension Family Life Bulletins MSU Extension full text bulletins on topics related to the family. Not a complete listing. MSUE Educational Materials Human Development MSU Extension materials available for ordering. Michigan State University Experiment Station Listing of all stations around the state, projects being researched currently, and status of special projects. Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc.
Urban Parent Involvement: Michigan aol.com or info@michcitizenaction.org WWW http//www.usaction.org/cgibin/org?mi/projects/education. parent Information and Resource Center for michigan http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/timely/upimi.htm
Extractions: Pathways Home Page Contents In Michigan, the following activities and programs are being used to increase parent involvement in schools: Communities in Schools of Detroit (CIS-Detroit) CIS-Detroit helps students who are in high-risk environments to overcome barriers, achieve success, and graduate from high school with the skills necessary for higher education or meaningful employment. CIS-Detroit accomplishes these goals by developing and nurturing partnerships and collaborations among existing community resources, and institutionalizing the delivery of supportive services in public schools and alternative education sites. Services include but are not limited to: mental health, case management, health services (screening immunizations, health education), expedited assistance from the Department of Social Services for children and families, after-school and school-time academic support and social programming, one-on-one and group tutorial services, mentoring services, and substance-abuse prevention services. For additional information, contact:
Michigan - Jon's Homeschool Resources Detroit, michigan 48214 313331-8406. PRAISE - Parents Reaching Academically in Special education. 947 Park SW Grand Rapids, michigan 49504 616-451 http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/Michigan.html
Extractions: Welcome Files Talk Web Pages ... This page has three parts: Support Groups Neighbors to meet Discussion Neighbors to talk to Web Pages Michigan-specific web pages Support Groups top Neighbors to meet Over the years, many people have contributed to these listings. The seeds of the collection came from Ruthann Biel, Growing Without Schooling, and Home Education Press. Ann Arbor Unschoolers Network A non-religious group for unschoolers and homeschoolers in the Ann Arbor Area. mamafruma@excite.com AP Homeschoolers Metro Detroit area homeschooling support group for parents who practice Attachment Parenting. Bay City Homeschooling Support Group Benzie Home Educators PO Box 208
Kathy Schrock's Guide For Educators - Educational Resource Lists links that include Ask an Expert , parent information, and and guideline for media education and literacy michigan Electronic Library education a list of http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/edres.html
Oakland County Michigan - Education Links For MI be involved in key child education and welfare a national network of teachers, parents, and community books and other essential literacy resources to children http://www.oaklandweb.com/education/
Extractions: Link to other categories.... Business Dining Employment Entertainment Family Government Media/News Organizations Pets Real Estate Recreation Shopping Transportation Oakland Web Info. Home EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS: PTA RIF AASA ASCA ... The National PTA The National PTA, founded in 1897, encourages its more than 6.5 million members to be involved in key child education and welfare issues. The organization serves as an advocate for children and families in schools, the community, and before government agencies. Reading is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) RIF develops and delivers children's and family literacy programs that help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children to read. Through a national network of teachers, parents, and community volunteers, RIF programs provide books and other essential literacy resources to children, at no cost to them or their families. RIF focuses on the nation's neediest children, from birth to age 11. American Association of School Administrators (AASA) The AASA encourages and supports school district superintendents to take a leadership role in connecting schools with families and other community agencies. AASA is the professional organization of nearly 16,500 education leaders across the United States and Canada and in many other parts of the world.
Internet Resources for Lessons, Awards, Class Management, Letters to Parents, and Grading for Learning Broad range of news sites geared toward education. michigan Teacher Network http://www.edzone.net/bealcity/resources.htm
Extractions: BY GOING TO ANY OF THE LINKS ON THIS PAGE YOU WILL BE LEAVING THE BEAL CITY SCHOOLS WEB PAGES. For Parents For Students For Teachers All the links on this page were last checked Useful Links: Detroit Free Press CNN MSNBC TV 5 WNEM ... Webcrawler Internet Links For Parents: Gratiot Isabella School Safety Alliance - a safety "Hub" for schools, parents, law enforcement and other partners Michigan Congress of Parents Teachers and Students (MPTSA) - Child Advocacy through Parental Involvement NAESP on Test Preparation - Suggestions to help your child get ready for standardized tests. Visit these helpful sites that are designed to assist parents, grandparents, businesses and others in saving for a child's
Special Education News -- Michigan Stats And Links button to outside web pageMichigan Association of parent Training and Information Center button to outside web Alliance to Uphold Special education button to http://www.specialednews.com/states/mi/milinks.html
Extractions: Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1995-2001 Allocation: '95-'01 Authorized: '95-'01 Funds Missed: $977.5 million $3.62 billion $2.64 billion 2001 Allocation: Possible 2002 Increase: Possible 2002 Allocation: $168.8 million $161.1 million $329.9 million SOURCES: Council for Exceptional Children reprint of aggregated actual allocations from U.S. Department of Education and full funding estimates derived by Fiscal Planning Services, Inc. based on information from IDEA Funding Coalition data. FY2002 appropriation under Harkin-Hagel plan estimated by American Association of School Administrators Federal and State Government Links
Lorrie's Links Main Menu PTA parent Involvement parent Soup ToughLove. EdWeb Federal resources for Educational Excellence. Information Technology Training Initiative michigan ONLY. http://www.portup.com/~lburhans/main.html
Extractions: Parent Link is an opportunity for you to become involved in your child's education right from the beginning. It's a source of support and information for parents and provides resources we can use as we guide our children through these important early learning years. Parent Link is organized by parents for parents with the support and funding of Grand Blanc Community Education. Meetings are held on the last Monday of every month from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Perry Center. Childcare is available for potty trained children during the meeting. Come and join us! Parents share holiday craft ideas in preparation for "Make It Take It" craft night. Each year Parent Link attempts to assess parents' needs and provide programs that answer those needs. In past years, Parent Link has offered information and activities including: Guest speakers on topics of child development and parenting (such as discipline, communication, and getting ready for kindergarten).
Easter Seals Michigan: Children's Resources attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to parents, educators, professionals, media Autism Society of michigan provides education, support, advocacy http://mi.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MISE_Childrens_Resources
Kalamazoo Public Library - Children's - Children's Fun Links michigan Department of education michigan s Department of education web informational resources, and news updates for educators, students, and parents. http://www.kpl.gov/children/ParentingLinks.aspx