61. Bio-logic Systems Corp. | Hearing Resources Also requires information to parents on medical and audiological followup careand reports to the Health arkansas Department of education Excellence in http://www.blsc.com/resources/arkansas.html

ARKANSAS RESOURCES Contacts State Contact Laura Smith-Olinde, Ph.D., CCC-A Infant Hearing Program Coordinator 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 20 Little Rock, AR 72205-3867 Phone: 501-661-2406/2328 FAX: 501-280-4082 E-Mail: lolinde@mail.doh.state.ar.us EHDI Contact Millie Sanford, M.S., CCC-A Coordinator, Infant Hearing Screening Hearing, Speech and Vision Services Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 20 Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 501-661-2328 / 2459 - Fax: 501-280-4082 Email: msanford@healthyarkansas.com Back to Hearing Resources Legislation Requires every hospital with more than 50 births per year to provide bilateral physiological hearing screening for each birth admission (except if a parent objects on religious grounds). Costs reimbursable under Medicaid. Also requires information to parents on medical and audiological follow-up care and reports to the Health Department on both screening and follow-up. Creates a Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Advisory Board to develop rules and regulations for implementation by July 1, 2000. Citation: Arkansas statute ann. 20-15-1501 through 1505

62. State/Local Resources Index Page - Arkansas and referral service, monthly chapter meetings, educational programs, parent andadult arkansas Disability Coalition Wanda Stovall 1123 University Ave http://www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org/arkansas.html

63. Arkansas Homeschool Support Groups And Resources Homeschool Association of Fort Smith, arkansas The purpose of other informationaffecting the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing http://homeschoolcentral.com/arkansas.htm

Homeschool Sites State Information Organizations Message Boards Special Needs ... Advice For New Homeschoolers Useful Areas Bookstore Study Resources Regional Information Product Reviews ... Advertise Homeschooling in Arkansas State Information Regional Information State Information Family Council Education Alliance 414 S. Pulaski, Suite 2 Little Rock, AR 72201-2930 Home Educators of Arkansas Regional Information BELIEVERS Homeschool Association of Fort Smith, Arkansas - The purpose of this association shall be to advance the interests of Christian home educators by all lawful means. This includes, but is not limited to, providing support and assistance to members who are educating children at home, disseminating legislative and other information affecting the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children, participating in sponsorship of conventions and educational seminars for teaching parents, and public relation activities with state and federal officials. Although we are not evangelistic in nature, we endeavor to be salt and light to the home educating community at large. P.O. Box 11876 Fort Smith, AR 72917

64. Conference Schedule R. Carolene Thornton, Ed.D., Center for Effective parenting, Springdale, arkansas. Resourcesand Teaching Strategies for parent education Anita Payne http://www.unt.edu/cpe/continuing/aschedule.htm

Continuing Education and Conferences Annual Conference on Parent Education Summer Institute Online Learning Other Training Information Texas ROPER History / Funders Advisory Board Join Texas ROPER Parent Educator Networks Network News Statewide Meeting Information Staring a Network Statewide Parent Educator Networks Joining a Network Network Program Evaluations Career Development Professional Development Ladder Core Knowledge ASK Parent Educator Profile Credentials / Certifications University Coursework and Certification Professional Associations Careers / Employment Information Careers Spotlights Employment Opportunities Library and Resources Research Library Listservs Program Evaluation Funding Information Just For Parents Parenting Resources Parenting Programs Inventory Public Awareness Public Policy Media / News Releases Legislative Fact Sheets About Us Center Mission Center Directions / Map Center Staff Center Services Publications New This Week Center for Parent Education Home

65. Resource Agencies For Parents Evidence Continues to Grow parent Involvement Improves research studies on parentalinvolvement in education. 405/3251824 Arizona, arkansas, Colorado, Kansas http://www.nssc1.org/directory/4parents.htm

RESOURCE AGENCIES FOR PARENTS The American Medical Association Department of Adolescent Health 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 The American School Health Association P.O. Box 708 Kent, OH 44240 Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development 2400 N Street, NW, Sixth Floor Washington, DC 20037-1153 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division of Adolescent and School Health 4770 Buford Highway, NE Mailstop K31 Atlanta, GA 30341-3724 A public health service agency Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Referral Line 800/662-HELP Confidential discussion and/or referrals, information related to drug use, treatment, support groups, and other services. Sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Federal Drug, Alcohol and Crime Clearinghouse Network 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 Maternal and Child Health Bureau Room 18A55, Parklawn Building

66. What Matters: A Community Report Card For Northwest Arkansas Northwest arkansas Community Report Card. accessible guidelines for what resourcesare available do people encounter when seeking services for parent education? http://www.unitedwaynwa.org/reportcard/protecting/parent_education/findings.html

Parenting skills training is one of the primary activities usually developed as part of parent education. There was some disparity in service providers (62.5%) and community members (48.6%) rating this as very important, and key leaders (28.6%) having a lower priority for this kind of intervention. As a closely related issue, training in non-violent conflict resolution skills, was also considered very important or important to more than 90% of service providers and community members and about 80% of key leaders. The majority of groups (80%) found this issue to be very important or important and consistently voted for support of overall improvement of parents’ education. All groups placed a lower emphasis on recreational opportunities for parents, with only 23% of key leaders and service providers finding this very important, and only 35% of community members. Comments Key leaders emphasized programs with a broader base, including mentoring and family network support for at-risk parents. They also supported more scholarships and financial aid programs and mentioned transportation.

67. Education World® - Research Resources : General Resources All About College Find college and university resources, college chat rooms arkansasBlue Ribbon Commission on Public education The arkansas Blue Ribbon http://db.education-world.com/perl/browse?cat_id=541

68. Meet The Springdale Staff, Meet The Little Rock Staff will also serve as a technical/resource center for of parent involvement and parenteducation strategies. to school personnel throughout the State of arkansas. http://www.parenting-ed.org/aboutus.htm

Meet the Springdale Staff Meet the Little Rock Staff Mission Statement The Center for Effective Parenting attempts to positively impact children through a focus on improving parenting skills. The Center focuses its efforts in the areas of service, training, and research. By focusing efforts in these three areas the Center strives to have a significant impact not only on parents and children in Arkansas but also on parents and children across the nation. Program Overview The thirteen major focus areas of the program are: (1) Operate Parental Information and Resource Centers in Springdale and Little Rock, AR These two centers offer various services to parents and educators including offering parenting classes and providing resource materials. The centers will also serve as a technical/resource center for educators and other professionals. (2) Develop Partnerships and Collaborative Relationships The Center for Effective Parenting develops partnerships and collaborative relationships with other organizations in order to optimize the effectiveness of parent involvement and parent education strategies. (3) Provide Training Workshops in Building Home-School Partnerships A series of workshop modules addressing critical issues in increasing parental involvement in children's learning and in strengthening the partnership between home and school is disseminated to school personnel throughout the State of Arkansas.

69. Arkansas Department Of Education It requires the collection of data and the involvement of staff, parents, students,and community in arkansas Department of education contact – Dr http://arkedu.state.ar.us/curriculum/frameworks.html

Online Services Privacy Accessibility Security ... HOME Curriculum Frameworks The Arkansas Language Arts Framework and the Arkansas Mathematics Framework are the first two documents to be completed as part of a planned and continuous revision cycle. The revised frameworks were written by Arkansas teachers, as were the original framework documents. Some changes through revision are noteworthy. For example, the Arkansas Language Arts Framework replaces the two older English Language Arts and Reading Frameworks. Also, the revised Language Arts Frameworks now has three strands, or essential categories, instead of four. Curriculum Framework Math Social Studies Physical Education and Health ... Music Curriculum Frameworks by Grade In an effort to provide Arkansas educators with an easier-to-understand format for the curriculum frameworks and benchmarks, the documents linked below were developed. These documents

70. Education In Arkansas - The Blue Ribbon Commission On Public Education What do you want to do about public education policy in arkansas? Attend forums to increase educational opportunities. For the arkansas Legislature, we must develop a workable school reform plan http://www.educationinarkansas.com/

Final Recommendations - July 18, 2002 Related Activity of the Education Advisory Committee Pursuant to Act 1386 of 2001 F rom Alpena to Altheimer, Portia to Perryville, New Spadra to New Hope, Eudora to Evening Shade . . . are all children in Arkansas getting the same educational opportunities and funding for instruction that will adequately prepare them for life after high school? Citizens acting on behalf of the Lake View School District in Phillips County said "No!" in 1992 and filed a lawsuit that says the State of Arkansas is not providing a general, suitable, and efficient system of public education that is good enough and fair enough for our children. The courts have agreed and the decision now lies with Arkansas' highest court - the State Supreme Court. Because the Arkansas Constitution says it is the legislature's responsibility to provide a fair and equal education, our lawmakers passed Act 1398, An Act to Create a Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education , in the 2001 legislative session in hopes of avoiding a very likely possibility that our education system will be declared unconstitutional. The Commission is made up of 25 Arkansas citizens and six legislators who are charged with addressing our serious educational problems and proposing solutions to them.

71. 1999 Arkansas Homeschool Resource Directory -- Testing Procedures Q Will parents be allowed in the room with their child Assistant Director for Curriculumand Planning at the arkansas Department of education. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Garden/4555/ahrd99/testing.html

State Testing Procedures by Bill Ballard Q: Do homeschooled students have to be tested by the state or attain a minimum test score to be able to continue home schooling? A: Homeschooled students do not have to attain any minimum score in order to continue home schooling. They must take the same norm-referenced test at the same grade levels as public school students. Currently, public school students are tested in grades 5, 7 and 10 using the SAT9. Q: Who will pay for the tests? A: The State of Arkansas pays the entire cost of the test and its administration if the test is taken at the sites and times specified by the director of the local educational service cooperative. Q: Where will homeschooled students be tested? A: Homeschooled students will take the test at a site or sites selected by the director of their local public school educational service cooperative. The test will be given at approximately 35 sites across the state. In Pulaski County, Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts will administer the test. Test sites in l997 were Batesville, Benton, Booneville, Brinkley, Bullshoals, Cabot, Calico Rock, Camden, Clarksville, Clinton, Conway, DeQueen, El Dorado, Forrest City, Fort Smith, Gosnell, Green Forest, Harrison, Heber Springs, Hope, Hot Springs, Huntsville, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Mena, North Little Rock, Ozark, Pine Bluff, Rogers, Russelville, Searcy, Siloam Springs, Springdale, Star City, Texarkana, Warren and West Memphis. In l998, at least two sites will be added: Hoxie/Walnut Ridge area and West Helena.

72. Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: State Resources: Arkansas http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/arkansas.html

To find other help resources select a topic from the list and click GO Select a Topic US - National Organizations US - Federal Agencies US - State By State Resource Guides Canadian Resources Information By Phone International Links LD Schools On-line Resources Parent Advocacy US State Departments of Education If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Island Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Com. North. Mariana Island

73. McGehee Elementary School -- McGehee, Arkansas, USA -- About Us large music room, and a physical education facility offices to house HIPPY, Migrant,Parents as Teachers These programs include resource classes, Reading Recovery http://owls.k12.ar.us/mes/about.html

Webmaster Sancy Courson MISSION STATEMENT W e at McGehee Elementary are dedicated to preparing the students of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL T he McGehee School District encompasses 64 square miles primarily of residential and farm properties. McGehee Elementary is located at 409 Oak Street. The elementary school is a K-6 school. The enrollment is approximately 720 students. T he modern facility consists of 40 classrooms, a spacious media center, a large cafeteria with an adjoining stage, and a teacher's workroom. It also includes a counseling center, health office, administrative offices with reception area and conference room, a large music room, and a physical education facility. The elementary school contains offices to house HIPPY, Migrant, Parents as Teachers, and Speech. We also have an IMPAC computer lab. M cGehee Elementary has a staff of 54 certified faculty members, 13 non-certified staff members, and three principals. Our staff provides many services for our students. These programs include resource classes, Reading Recovery, Reading Renaissance, a full time counseling program, physical education, music, art, library services, gifted and talented, and an IMPAC lab. Student activities offered in the upper grades are choir, band, and safety patrol. PHILOSOPHY OF MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT W e realize that we owe the community the best educational program possible. We realize too that the school board, the administration, and the faculty have an obligation to the community to provide an educational program that will meet the total needs of the citizenry of the community.

74. Deaf / Hard Of Hearing / The Family Village EDUDEAF Discussions on issues on deaf education. Deaf or Hard of Hearing At the Universityof arkansas. and others who work with this population, and parents. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_deaf.htm

Deaf / Hard of Hearing See Also: Deaf-Blind Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It ... Search AltaVista for "Deaf" Who to Contact American Society of Deaf Children (ASDC) P.O. Box 3355 Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-7922 (Business V/TTY) (717) 334-8808 (FAX) (800) 942-ASDC (Parent Hotline) E-mail: ASDC1@aol.com Web: http://www.deafchildren.org/ The American Society of Deaf Children provides support, encouragement, and information about deafness to families with deaf children, supports sign language for the fullest possible participation of deaf children at home, school and in the community. The Society promotes quality education to improve the life achievement and well-being of deaf and hard of hearing children. ASDC has local chapters with a directory available. They will provide materials and assistance to anyone wishing to start a local support group in their area. Through their local chapters they provide parent-to-parent matching for new parents with those who have had experience with deafness in children. ASDC publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Endeavor , that is included in membership fees. They have brochures that cover general information and provide a new parent packet at no cost. They also provide specialized information about communication, language acquisition, behavior management, education, deaf culture, and other important subjects. ASDC has a resource list that is always being updated and is available to members and non-members, write or call for further information.

75. Highlights Of Arkansas Home School Law Alternatively, parents may choose to handle testing Coop (Hoxie), Northwest ArkansasEducation Co-op (Springdale), Ozarks Unlimited resources Co-op http://www.hsu.edu/faculty/worthf/hb1157.html

Highlights of Arkansas Home School Law These come from HB 1157 which passed in the 1997 legislative session and was signed into law on March 7, 1997 by Governor Mike Huckabee. Additional changes to the law were made in 1999. Go HERE for those changes. The bill was sponsored by: Representatives Simon, McGinnis, Newman, Thicksten, Bisbee, Bryant, Wren, Molinaro, Magnus, Wilkinson, and Thomas and By: Senators Russ and Boozman Notification - Parents or guardians desiring to home school their children must give written notice of their intent to home school to the superintendent of their local school district. They must also sign a waiver releasing the State of Arkansas from any future liability for the education of their child. This notification must be given at the beginning of each school year for parents who are currently homeschooling their child; or at the time during the school year that the parent withdraws the child from the local school district; or, for families moving into the state during the school year, within thirty (30) days of establishing residency within the district. Comments - This part is a nice change from the old law which required notification in August or December before the semester during which home schooling would start. Thus, it was very difficult to remove a child from a damaging government school situation.

76. Special Education News -- Arkansas Stats And Links web pageOffice of Professional Licensure of the arkansas Department of education. Parentand Family Links check out For Families at left for http://www.specialednews.com/states/ar/arlinks.html

D Bulletin Boards Calendar About Us ... Site Map Student data, 1998-99 school year Source: National Center for Education Statistics Public school students ages 3-21 in special ed Total public school students ages 3-21, including special ed Special ed portion of all public school students in Arkansas Special ed portion of U.S. public school special ed students Arkansas student portion of U.S. public school students Actual Federal Spending vs. Authorized Spending Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1995-2001 Allocation: '95-'01 Authorized: '95-'01 Funds Missed: $255.6 million $946.5 million $690.9 million 2001 Allocation: Possible 2002 Increase: Possible 2002 Allocation: $46.9 million $41.2 million $88.1 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 check out "Washington Watch" at left for national groups and resources Offices: Arkansas Department of Education Special Ed office Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative Associate Director of Special Ed: Marcia Harding Early Childhood Special Ed Coordinator: Division of Developmental Disabilities Preschool Special Ed Coordinator: Special Education Section State Dispute Resolution Contact: Department of Education Educators' Links

77. Arkansas Department Of Human Services | Service Directory Provides parenting education, resource referrals, legal advice, and informal supportsto relative caregivers. ARKids First (See also General Family Services). http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/sgChildren.html

var version = 1.0; var version = 1.1; var version = 1.2; var version = 1.3; Online Services Privacy Accessibility Security ... News Services for Children Adoption (501) 682-8462 or 1-888-736-2820 Adoption is available to children in DHS/DCFS custody who cannot be reunited with their birth/legal parent. A child’s safety, health, and well-being are paramount in making decisions about adoption. Recruitment, retention, preparation, and assessment of families and placement of children are provided. Services are also provided after a child is placed with an adoptive family and are available after finalization. The adoption program is focused on finding families for older children, children of color, large sibling groups, and/or children with disabilities. Alternative Caregivers Support Provides parenting education, resource referrals, legal advice, and informal supports to relative caregivers. ARKids First (See also General Family Services) (English) (Spanish) ARKids First provides health insurance to children who otherwise might not get medical care. The program offers two coverage options. ARKids A offers low-income children a comprehensive benefits package. ARKids B provides limited coverage for slightly higher income families. ARKids B requires a small co-pay for most services.

78. Arkansas DHS | Directory Child Care Resource and Referral Parents can access arkansas Early Childhood LetterA bimonthly newsletter for updates on early care and education are included http://www.state.ar.us/childcare/genproglist.html

var version = 1.0; var version = 1.1; var version = 1.2; var version = 1.3; Online Services Privacy Accessibility Security ... Directory PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES Basic Orientation Course for Child Care Staff Basic health/safety and orientation training to new staff and providers in child care. The training system utilizes secondary vocational centers, post secondary vocational schools and technical colleges as training sites throughout the state. There is no charge for the 20 hour course. Additional information is available by calling 1-800-632-8754. Enhancement Grants Grants, up to a maximum of $7,500, are available to all child care providers for the improvement or enhancement of the quality of child care or to increase the availability of early childhood programs. Providers must demonstrate age appropriate immunizations for all children in their care to qualify for these grants. Training Grants Grants are available to providers for assistance in paying for CPR and American Red Cross Training opportunities. CDA Scholarships Scholarships are available to individuals to assist in accessing training which will lead to certification under the Child Development Associate program. This is a nationally recognized credential which provides a practicum for persons working in care programs and assists then in improving the learning environment for children in care.

79. Arkansas Homeschooling Laws - A To Z Home's Cool grant the State Board of education the authority Return to arkansas homeschoolinginformation Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/laws/blAR.htm

YOU ARE HERE: HOME REGIONAL ARKANSAS OR LEGALITIES 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 This Site The Web Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Free Newsletter Site Index: A B C D ... Z Arkansas Homeschooling Associations Events Legal Information Online ... Support Group Lists A to Z Home's Cool Home Articles Beginning to Homeschool Community Networking ... Support Group Resources Arkansas 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 or on the Arkansas Department of Education homechool section of their website Compulsory attendance - Between 5 and 17 years of age on or before September 15 of that school year. Teacher certification required? - No.

80. Your Guide To The Departments Of Education - Part 1 Little Rock, arkansas 72201. technology, to finances, to children’s health, to specialeducation. be any special materials for students and parents, but with http://www.classbrain.com/artschool/publish/article_9.shtml

Jump To... Home 1st - 3rd Grade Ask ClassBrain Biographies Corporate Information Country Reports Defining Documents Freedom Files Games Mission Reports Monthy Grab Bag Movies in the Classroom State Reports Teens ClassBrain Store School Matters Home Alumni Associations Back to School ... Test Preparation Last Updated: Jun 2nd, 2004 - 15:25:15 Standards Your Guide to the Departments of Education - Part 1 By Cynthia Kirkeby May 26, 2002, 21:21 PST Email this article Printer friendly page Your Guide to the Departments of Education US Departments of Education US Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education is an amazingly rich resource area for the field of education. It helps parents, teachers, and students to succeed in school find lesson ideas, learning resources, and educational materials locate professional development opportunities for teachers, strengthen assessment, parent involvement, school safety, special education, and civil rights plan for college, find the right postsecondary institution take a dvantage of financial resources and learn about postsecondary accreditation and participate in federal student aid programs Address 400 Maryland Avenue, SW

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