41. Family Involvement In Children's Education; Appendix D - Parent Information And ME 04338–2067 (207) 582–2504 Fax (207) 582–3638 Contact Christine Snook Provides information and workshops to parents and educators in maine. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FamInvolve/parent.html

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n Family Involvement in Children's Education - October 1997 Parent Information and Resource Centers: 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. Native American Parental Assistance Program (NAPAP) Ahmium Education, Inc. P.O. Box 366

42. 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

The Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education http://www.wiu.edu/users/mimacp/wiu/ 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 http://www.clas.uiuc.edu/ 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 http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Including/develop.html This chart gives general milestones in a child's development. The information below lets you know what to expect. Division for Early Childhood http://www.dec-sped.org/

43. 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

Family Village School We have provided links to those Parent and Information Centers that have a web site. If you are aware of a PTI web site that we do not have listed, please send a note to rowley@waisman.wisc.edu be found on the PACER Center National Groups National Center for Latinos with Disabilities Specialized Training Of Military Persons (STOMP) Native American Families Together Parent Center State Groups Alabama SEAC - Special Education Action Committee Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. Arizona Pilot Parents of Southern AZ Raising Special Kids Arkansas Arkansas Disability Coalition California Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) Exceptional Parents Loving Your Disabled Child Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center ... Vietnamese Parents with Disabled Children Association Colorado PEAK Parent Center, Inc. Connecticut Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) Delaware Parent Information Center of Delaware District of Columbia Advocates of Justice and Education, Inc. Florida Family Network on Disabilities of Florida Parent to Parent of Miami Georgia Parents Educating Parents and Professionals for All Children (PEPPAC) Idaho Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.

44. Teenage And Young Adult Parents Resources : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Websi T YPP.htm Program from the University of maine involves providing free parenting education to teen and young adult parents, home visitation and http://www.vachss.com/help_text/teen_parents.html

TEENAGE and YOUNG ADULT PARENTS RESOURCES SEARCH THE RESOURCES HELP CHILD ABUSE CHILD ADVOCACY ORGS CHILD CARE ... TO YOUR SITE These are Teenage and Young Adult Parents Resources. Please also see: Parenting Resources Corporal Punishment Articles Breast-feeding May Protect Bone Density in Teens [http://www.vachss.com/help_text/archive/bf_teens.html] Article reprint from HealthScout , May 1, 2001. Resources Adolescent Parent Network URL: http://www.moappp.org/projects/ adolescentparentnetwork.asp Comprehensive resource list from the Minnesota Organization for Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention, and Parenting for adolescent parents’ economic, emotional, educational, and health needs. Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children URL: http://www.aap.org/policy/re0020.html Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding the health care needs of adolescent parents and their children. Career Education for Teen Parents URL: http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ ed376272.html Information from the Educational Resources Information Center regarding career planning and training programs for adolescent parents. Child Help USA Hot Line Toll-free: 1-800-422-4453 Provides crisis counseling and nationwide referrals to services for children and families.

45. Parenting Resources : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website Of Andrew Vachss Within maine, free parenting classes, free lending library step families, working and poor parents, disabled parents. special needs kids, and education issues. http://www.vachss.com/help_text/parenting.html

PARENTING RESOURCES SEARCH THE RESOURCES HELP CHILD ABUSE CHILD ADVOCACY ORGS CHILD CARE ... TO YOUR SITE These are General Parenting Resources Please also see: Corporal Punishment Teenage and Young Adult Parents Articles (click here for Resources) Gay Parent Households Empathetic, Study Says [http://www.vachss.com/help_text/archive/gay_parent.html] Article reprint from The Palm Beach Post , June 17, 2001. More Kids Living With Grandparents [http://www.vachss.com/help_text/archive/more_kids.html] Article reprint from The Associated Press , July 25, 2001. Some Terminally Ill Parents Avoid Custody Planning [http://www.vachss.com/help_text/archive/some_term.html] Article reprint from Reuters Health , June 12, 2001. Study: Head Start Program Aids Kids [http://www.vachss.com/help_text/archive/head_start.html] Article reprint from The Associated Press , June 3, 2002. return to the top Resources (click here for Articles) ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project 800 Eastowne Drive, Suite 105 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

46. 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

Home Page Personals Boards Bookstore ... Writer's Guidelines Linking single parents to resources in their area Channels: Articles Careers Celebrate the Family Childcare ... Quotes Maine Childcare Agencies Child Support Enforcement Offices Single Parent Resources: Portland Waterville Maine State Childcare Agencies Licensing Agency 221 State Street State House, Station 11 Augusta, ME 04333 Phone: 207-287-5060 Fax: 207-287-5031 Child Care Subsidy Agency Maine Department of Human Services Office of Child Care and Head Start 11 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0011 Phone: 207-287-5060 Fax: 207-287-5031 Child Care Connections 307 Cumberland Avenue Portland, ME 04104 Phone: 207-775-6503 Fax: 207-775-7327 Maine Child Support Enforcement State Office of Child Support Enforcement Maine Department of Human Services Bureau of Income Maintenance Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery State House Station 11 Whitten Road Augusta, ME 04333- Phone: 207-287-2886 Fax: 207-287-5096 Child Support Enforcement Divisions: The Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery Department of Human Services 35 Anthony Avenue Augusta, Maine 04333-0011

47. Educational, Homeschooling, Parenting And Special Needs Resources teens, high school, distance education and college more about homeschooling, including why parents homeschool their Homeschoolers of maine Lighting the way for http://www.audiblox2000.com/resources.htm

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48. 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

49. 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

SPL Home Schooling Links Scarborough Public Library Resources Homeschool Family Survey Library Skills Curriculum Guide Reference 101 Never Fail Reference Resources Searching 101 Searching SPL's WebCAT Family Friendly Search Engines State of Maine Maine Department of Education Home Instruction Information Home School Access Law Rules for Equivalent Instruction Maine Homeschool Resources National Educational Resources The Internet Public Library US Department of Education G-E-M (The Gateway to Educational Materials) National Homeschool Association Web Links To Home School Resources About.com's Homeschooling CIN's Christian Homeschool Forum Emmanuel Home School Center Home Schooling Unsorted Web Pages ... Jon's Home School Resource Page (one of the best) KidsConnect : Online Question and Answer Service The Teel Home Education Page (formerly the Homeschool Page) Yahoo' s Home Schooling Links Instructional Resources for Parents Big Chalk Children's Picture Book Database and Lesson Plans at Miami University (Literature-based thematic units) College-bound Reading Lists Home Schooling Resources (mostly science) Homeschool.com

50. 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

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.

51. 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

52. 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

Special Needs Parent Info Network - Maine Type of Center PTI Address P.O. Box 2067 Augusta, ME 04338-2067 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)

53. 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

Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) Welcome Page Comprehensive Centers Eisenhower Consortia Equity Assistance Centers ... Bilingual Education PTIs Regional Labs Regional Resource Centers Technology Consortia Secretary's Regional Representatives ... Other Resources 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 Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona Raising Special Kids Arkansas Arkansas Disability Coalition FOCUS, Inc. California DREDF Exceptional Family Support, Education and Advocacy Center Exceptional Parents Unlimited Loving Your Disabled Child ... District of Columbia Florida Family Network on Disabilities Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc.

54. What's New: Financial Aid Resources, What's New: Financial Aid Resources 168 Lisbon Street PO Box 781 Lewiston, maine 042430781 New Hampshire Higher education Assistance Foundation 4 Barrell Loans for Students and Parents (ALPS) PO http://www.nebhe.org/aid.html

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 FastWEB database of 400,000 scholarships. http://www.fastweb.com The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid An excellent financial aid resource http://www.finaid.org The Financial Aid Counselor http://www.findaid.com List of college-application and financial-aid resources, primarily print books. http://www.sourcepath.com The College Board's information on planning for college, the SAT, applying to college and securing financial aid. http://www.collegeboard.org Back to Top Connecticut Financial Aid Resources Education and Employment Information Center Connecticut Department of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105

55. 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/

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. Member Organizations 2003-2004 Maine Adult Education Association Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities Maine Association of Middle Level Educators Maine Association of Vocational Education Administrators Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Maine Department of Education Maine Education Association Maine Math and Science Alliance Maine Principals’ Association Maine School Boards Association Maine School Counselors Association Maine School Superintendents Association Maine State Board of Education Maine State Chamber of Commerce The University of Maine University of Maine at Farmington University of Maine at Fort Kent University of Maine at Machias University of Maine at Presque Isle University of Maine System University of Southern Maine The Maine Education Leadership Consortium was created in 1987 to facilitate communications between and among the leaders of the state’s 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 Maine’s participation in several nationally recognized projects.

56. 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

State Agencies Web Policies My Maine.gov Email this page Additional Downloadable Resources below. Community resources: together we can make a difference. 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 Office of Substance Abuse Information and Resource Center (IRC) 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. 1-800-499-0027 (In-State Only) or 207-287-8900 TTY: 1-800-215-7604 (In-State Only) or 207-287-4475 (Special Equipment Needed) Fax: 207-287-8910

57. The Mac Partisan: The Best Information Resources For The Teacher, Student, Educa A proposal to expand maine s laptop computer would be deferred for a year, education Commissioner Susan case to School Board A dozen parents, along with http://www.macspeedzone.com/html/hubs/partisan/education.html

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58. Resources 6800 (TTY). Special education for Parents — a booklet that explains maine’s special education process. Available from http://www.mainecite.org/ptguide/ptg19.htm

Resources 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 Maine’s special education process. Available from Developmental Disabilities Council, 139 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 287-4213, 1-800-244-3990. Department of Human Services 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. Medicaid’s 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).

59. 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

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. The following is a list of PDF files available for download. Introduction Homefile Sample Letters Sample Letters ... Site Map Southern Maine Parent Awareness

60. 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

Home Resources Useful Links Resources iBook Information Legislation Publications Hardware ... and Tips Useful Links Maine National Maine AlphaOne Alpha One, directed by people with disabilities, provides services and products that create opportunities for people with disabilities to live independently. Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities (MADSEC) MADSEC is the professional association of members who serve the educational needs of Maine children with disabilities. MaineCITE 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. Maine Department of Education The home page of the Maine Department of Education.

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