Extractions: Parents On Board: Persuading Parents to Join the Team Most administrators recognize the need to get parents involved in school activities, but often efforts to draw them into the educational equation yield disappointing results. Education World writer Cara Bafile tracked down some educators who have worked hard to win over parents. Included: Strategies for Parent Days, parent teams, more! "We began Parent Day last year," Jan Jewell told Education World, "to provide another avenue for middle school parents to remain involved at school." On that day, parents shadow their children as they move through a typical school day. "It is hard to tell whether the day is more enjoyable for the parents or the students!" said Jewell, a special education teacher at Cheyenne Middle School in Edmond, Oklahoma. "The students enjoy having their parents at school, and it's really an enriching time for parents to be able to see what a typical day is like for their child."
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) scott@idra.org Website http//www.idra.org/scce/default.htm parent Resource Center Top Help parents as Partners in education (oklahoma) Kimberly Francisco http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=ok
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) com Ohio Top Ohio parent Information and Resource Center 788 Email emiller@cul.org oklahoma Top parents as Partners in education (oklahoma) Suite 212 http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_cd=PRC
Special Education News -- Oklahoma Stats And Links to outside web pageEmployment Opportunities in oklahoma education button to outside web pageoklahoma Job Net. parent and Family Links check out For Families http://www.specialednews.com/states/ok/oklinks.html
Extractions: Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1995-2001 Allocation: '95-'01 Authorized: '95-'01 Funds Missed: $348.9 billion $1.29 billion $943.1 billion 2001 Allocation: Possible 2002 Increase: Possible 2002 Allocation: $64.5 million $60.7 million $125.2 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
Energy_Ed_Resource_List and energyrelated resources to teachers, students and parents. O Ohio Oil and Gas Energy education Program Oil from Samuel T. Pees oklahoma Energy resources http://www.iogcc.oklaosf.state.ok.us/COMMPGS/Energy_Ed_Resources.htm
Extractions: ENERGY EDUCATION CLEARINGHOUSE Educational Materials for Sale Museums Dedicated to the History of Oil and Gas Professional Development Resources for Teachers, Students and Parents Special Projects and Other Internet Resources University Programs in Engineering and Geoscience Return to the IOGCC Home Page L inked below are Web sites that provide general education and energy-related resources to teachers, students and parents. A B C D ... I J K L M N ... P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A
Family Help In Oklahoma NAMI oklahoma. 1800-583-1264. Provides support, education, advocacy, and research for those who are mentally ill and their families. OK parent. http://www.focusas.com/Oklahoma.html
Extractions: Focus Adolescent Services Need help for your teen? Call FocusAS or Family Help in Oklahoma Refresh this page each time you visit. Search FocusAS Home Resources State Directory Schools ... Contact Hotlines and Helplines ChildhelpUSA Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD CONTACT Crisis Helpline for Central Oklahoma National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline TDD National Hotlines and Helplines National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE Oklahoma AIDS Hotline Oklahoma Crisis, Referral, and Information Lines Oklahoma Poison Control Center Oklahoma Suicide and Crisis Hotlines Poison Help ... SafeLine (Family Violence and Sexual Assault) Spanish Language Hotline Teen Line Teenline 1-800-522-TEEN Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information Tulsa Helpline 918-836-HELP Youth Crisis and Runaway Hotline
Parenting Made Easier: Parenting Links Rehabilitation Services (DRS); oklahoma parent eNetwork; oklahoma Statewide Information Special Needs Advocate for parents (SNAP); The Family Village; education. http://fcs.okstate.edu/parenting/links/
Extractions: WEB LINKS Building Character Child and Family Advocacy Policy Children with Special Needs Government/Policy Resources ... Prevent Child Abuse America Building Character Albuquerque Character Counts! CHARACTER COUNTS! LSU AgCenter Character Critters Program Texas Cooperative Extension Service - Texans Building Character Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics Council for Early Childhood Professional Development Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma T.E.A.C.H Head Start Bureau National Association of the Education of Young Children ... Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Children with Special Needs Education General Resources Government/Policy Resources First Gov - U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
Oklahoma Homeschooling Laws - A To Z Home's Cool It shall be unlawful for a parent, guardian, or to Section 10105 of the oklahoma Statutes, temporarily subject to compulsory full-time education, during hours http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/laws/blOK.htm
Extractions: Homeschooling books and supplies at discount, no sales tax, and now free shipping! A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling I am Ann Zeise , your guide to the best and most interesting and useful sites and articles about home education on the web. Search Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Free Newsletter Site Index: A B C D ... Z Oklahoma Homeschooling A to Z Home's Cool Oklahoma Education Code For Homeschooling This is not intended to be legal advice and is distributed for information purposes only. Check for updates at your public library. The state of Oklahoma recognizes your right to "in good faith" home educate your children and asks only that you provide 175 days of instruction. Compulsory attendance between 5 and 18 years of age Parental Qualifications - None.
Oklahoma Homeschooling - A To Z Home's Cool The oklahoma Department of education has several resources available to parents educating their children at home. Support Groups. http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Oklahoma.htm
Extractions: 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 Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Free Newsletter Unschooling, a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests, is practiced by 10 to 15 percent of the estimated 1.5 million homeschoolers in the United States. Oklahoma Homeschooling Welcome to A to Z Home's Cool Oklahoma Homeschool page. Oklahoma is the only state in the U.S. where the right to homeschool is provided for in its constitution. This makes homeschooling in Oklahoma very easy and unregulated. Although school officials occasionally sends out notices requiring notification, this is not the law and is not recommended. All you are required to do is keep track of 180 days of school, teach the basics (reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, U.S. constitution, health, safety, physical education, conservation), and enjoy! One of several good contacts about homeschooling in Oklahoma is Cindy Downes at
Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc. - Oklahoma of education under the Individuals with Disabilities education Act (IDEA are just a few of the topics covered by parent centers Geographic Areas Served, oklahoma. http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti/ok.htm
Extractions: Phone (405) 619-0500; (877) 553-IDEA Fax E-mail okparentctr@aol.com 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 Information And Resource Center (PIRC) - Oklahoma 1401 A Northeast 70th Street oklahoma City, OK Topical Areas, General parent education, including but not limited to services offered at the Resource Center, or http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pircs/ok.htm
Extractions: Phone Fax E-mail ksfrancisco@parentsaspartners.org Web Address www.parentsaspartners.org Target Audiences Parents of children 0-18. The project has a particular focus on the early years 0-7, although we offer special programs for parents of school age, adolescent, and teen children. Topical Areas General Parent Education, including but not limited to: Growth and development Nutrition Guidance/discipline Home safety School improvement/community mobilization Literacy Developmentally appropriate practices Cultural relevancy Substance and Methods of TA Direct services offered at the Resource Center, or on-site at the collaborating agency: HeadStart, Even Start, WIC Center, elementary schools, etc. Services are also offered through Satellite Broadcast, newsletters, Web site and on a resource and referral basis. Costs and Availability All services are offered free of charge. Every effort is made to accommodate all requests. If the Center is unable to work with an entity, a referral will be made. Geographic Areas Served Oklahoma
Oklahoma Parent Electronic Network a great way to network with other parents in the and support groups throughout the state of oklahoma. on state federal agencies, education, homeschooling, SSI http://pages.ivillage.com/okparentnetwork/
Extractions: Find out how! The Oklahoma Parent eNetwork is an electronic network for parents of children with disAbilities residing in Oklahoma. Purpose: Join Our Email Support/Discussion List by sending a blank message to okla-parent-network-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You must be a resident of Oklahoma to join Content: Whether you have an item to sell or a service to offer, if you're from Oklahoma, you're invited to post a listing in our free classified ads section. Looking for a world wide forum to discuss disability issues? Visit our online message board. Visit Our Links Pages: Oklahoma links Links Outside of Oklahoma Send an Internet Greeting Card
The Okparent Web. Resources For Parents And Parenting. county office, who provide oklahoma families with information related to single parenting and discipline. education provides information on various educational http://www.okparent.org/
Extractions: www.okparent.org This site is produced in cooperation with Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla., and Extension Educators in each county office, who provide Oklahoma families with current information on parenting and child care. The links in the left navigation bar can provide valuable information on the various aspects of parenting: General Parenting addresses a wide range of General Parenting issues. Special Situations provides information related to single parenting and discipline. Education provides information on various educational opportunities for children and parents, home schooling, and learning disabilities, as well as provides information about various publications. Family Roles identifies the various roles and relationships between children, fatherhood, motherhood, and grandparenting.
Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association, Inc. oklahoma state law requires that OKDHS license any such as increased provider education, parent involvement methods your local Child Care Resource Referral http://www.oklahomachildcare.org/family/spec_nds.htm
Extractions: Do you have a child with a special need? Do you struggle to find child care that will accept and meet the needs of your child? If so, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) wants to assist you in your search for quality child care for your child. LOOK FOR THE LICENSE http://www.okdhs.org/childcarefind LOOK FOR INCLUSION The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. In most instances, this law applies to child care programs. A child care facility cannot deny enrollment or services to your child because your child has a special need. A quality child car program will discuss with you any necessary accommodations your child may require. They will also find ways to include your child in their daily routine. LOOK FOR RESOURCES If you have difficulty paying for child care, you may quality for child care assistance through OKDHS. A higher Special Needs reimbursement rate is available to providers who care for eligible children who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, services from the SoonerStart program, or Special Education Services through the public school system. Contact your local OKDHS office to apply for child care assistance or get additional information at http://www.okdhs.org/childcare
Success By Six®-Structure Members of the Greater oklahoma City Community Partnership parents, child care and early education providers, local organize and open a parent Resource Room in http://www.unitedwayokc.org/community-initiatives_successby6_structure.htm
Extractions: Strategic Planning 2004 calls for: Action Teams made up of individuals and organizations based upon their areas of expertise and interest. Each Action Team meets according to its own schedule and needs. The Teams have the following responsibilities based on their respective areas of expertise: coordination with other teams; linkage with and engagement at community-level; friend- and fund-raising; promotion and marketing; planning, implementation, evaluation and celebrating success. Community Capacity Building/Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Team focuses on strengthening leadership, engaging stakeholders, developing organizational and management skills and facilitating efforts to form and support Local Community Partnership Boards. Providing resources to promote positive parenting and strengthen skills of informal caregivers. SB6® Early Literacy Team focuses on exposing very young children to high quality literary experiences Child Care and Early Education Team focuses on improving quality and availability of care of formal centers serving children outside of the home/neighborhood and linking programs in revenue-blending collaborations.
Oklahoma Site address issues of science and mathematics education reform in East oklahoma State University Stillwater, oklahoma 740785633 NATIONAL SCIENCE resources CENTER. http://www.nsrconline.org/school_district_resources/Oklahoma_regional_site.html
Extractions: Coalition Members The Oklahoma Regional LASER Site is a partnership among the following organizations: Oklahoma State University The University of Oklahoma The University of Tulsa Langston University Cameron University Southwestern Oklahoma State University the University of Central Oklahoma Northeastern Oklahoma State University Tulsa Community College The Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation.
Resource Agencies For Parents Evidence Continues to Grow parent Involvement Improves studies on parental involvement in education. and Communities University of oklahoma 555 Constitution http://www.nssc1.org/directory/4parents.htm
Extractions: Single point of entry for all federal clearinghouses. Sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy in cooperation with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Education. Health Resources and Services Administration
Extension Service And Healthy Families Healthy Families oklahoma is a parent education/support program as a health care provider, monthly group meetings, support, and parent education focusing on http://www.joe.org/joe/1998december/iw1.html
Extractions: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service has been involved in parent education through home visitation since the mid-1980s. Initially this program used volunteers. In 1991, an Extension Service/U. S. Department of Agriculture Youth-at- Risk grant enabled one county to employ trained home visitors. Oklahoma Child Abuse Prevention funding, instituted in 1991 through the Oklahoma Department of Health, enabled Oklahoma State University to employ home visitors in additional counties. In 1992, Healthy Families Oklahoma evolved through a statewide collaboration initiated by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Oklahoma Committee to Prevent Child Abuse. At the national level, the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse and the Cooperative Extension Service submitted a proposal to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to develop pilot programs around the country using the Healthy Families America model. Pottawatomie County was selected in 1994 as one of the three national pilot sites funded. Additional grants, available in 1996 from federal Family Preservation and Support and Office of Child Abuse, expanded the Healthy Families program. Currently, Oklahoma State University operates Healthy Families programs in ten counties. There are a total of nineteen Healthy Families programs statewide.
Parents For Public Schools serves Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, oklahoma and Texas reform and offers resources for educators and parents. National Center for education and the Economy http://www.parents4publicschools.com/resources.html
