1. Special Education Resources Centers: Non-profit Organizations montana parents, Let s Unite for Kids. New Hampshire educationA-Must, Inc., a non-profit Texas Partners Resource Networkthe statewide parent Training and http://www.iser.com/nps.html

Internet Special Education Resources Special Education Non-Profit Resources Providing Nationwide Services AVKO Educational Research Foundation Center for Learning Disabilities Overland Park, KS The Federation for Children with Special Needs Boston, MA Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network , Riverview, MI, a member of the Parents Coalition The LEARN Center of the Illinois Masonic Medical Center The International Dyslexia Association (formerly known as the Orton Dyslexia Society). Parents Helping Parents the Santa Clara, CA, Family Resource Center The Riggs Institute referrals and information about The Writing Road to Reading / Spalding method The Schwab Foundation for Learning informational web site and phone consultations Providing Regional and Local Services Alabama Special Education Action Committee (SEAC) , The Alabama PTI Center Southeast Center , Montgomery-based center providing evaluations and intervention for LD's and ADD/ADHD Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Arizona PIMA Prevention Partnership A substance abuse prevention program for people with disabilities Arkansas Little Rock Easter Seal Society Technology Resource Center Bryant California Fresno Exceptional Parents Unlimited Garden Grove Comfort Connection/ Family Resource Center Los Angeles Etta Israel Center Napa Moving Forward, a postsecondary program for young adults with learning differences

2. SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES: Special Education Parent Support: Parents Let's Uni PLUK is a private, nonprofit parent organization serving age in the state of montana with information at no charge information on educational and disability http://www.iser.com/PLUK-MT.html

PARENTS, LET'S UNITE FOR KIDS P L U K United as Parents, All Our Children Succeed 1500 N 30th Street Billings, MT 59101 Tel: (406) 657-2055 1-800-222-7585 (in MT) Fax: (406) 657-2061 E-Mail: PLUKMT@aol.com PLUK is a private, non-profit parent organization serving families and individuals with disabilities of any age in the state of Montana with information, support, training and assistance. PLUK services are available for everyone at no charge: information on educational and disability issues family support consultants IEP assistance emotional support mediation and conflict resolution specialized library with full-time librarian newsletter referral to medical, educational, or human services computer lab and software library assistive technology consultations equipment and software loan ISER Home First Steps Planning Navigating ... advocacy

3. Learning Disabilities OnLine - Finding Help: Montana State Resources Online resources. parent Advocacy. US State Departments of education. If you are a professional 406) 444-4429. montana education Website. Programs for Children with Disabilities Ages http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/montana.html

ABCs of LD The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals What's New Experts Parents Kids ... Yellow pages 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

4. COPAA State Special Ed Resource Page education Procedures Manual. Division of Exceptional Children Services. http//www.kde.state.ky.us/osis/children/ sepm/default.asp. parent and Teacher resources montana Special education http://www.copaa.net/resources/statespedlaw.html

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates An independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities. State Education Law Resources This page contains a compilation of Special Education Law State-Specific Internet Resources submitted by COPAA listserv members. Please contact us , if you find any outdated or nonfunctional links. Be sure to include the link with your email. State Education Law Resources are listed alphabetically. An alpha index is provided for your convenience. Not all States have their education laws or regulations on the Internet. If you know of a resource that is not listed here or you find an outdated link, drop us a note and we will add it as soon as possible. However, please do not expect us to conduct searches for you. A C D F ... Misc Alabama Alabama State Department of Education 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101 http://www.alsde.edu/ver1/

5. Education Resource Links For Montana Links to montana Curriculum and Standards. The Gateway Searchable education resources. The Systemic University Affiliated Programs (UAPs) parent Training Information Centers (PTI) http://www.wfps.k12.mt.us/wfhs/library/education_resource_links_for_mon.htm

Education Resource Links for Montana Montana PTA Teacher Resources School Administrator Associations Government Links ... Montana PTA Teacher Resources Montana Federation of Teachers Montana Teacher Licensing The National Association for Music Education Links to Montana Curriculum and Standards ... The Systemic Teacher Excellence Preparation Project Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM Representative: Mary Buck PO Box 346 Cascade MT 59421 School Administrator Associations Montana Association of School Superintendents The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Montana School Boards Association Government Links Montana Office of Public Instruction (DOE) State of Montana Montana Education Association National Association for the Gifted Special Needs and Learning Disabilities Montana State Resources - Learning Disabled Alliance for Technology Access Centers (ATAs) University Affiliated Programs (UAPs) Billings: PLUK: Parents, Let's Unite for Kids MSU Billings, SPED 267

6. Online Resources For Special Education - Montana - GreatSchools.net related processes, and lists parent resources stateby information on special education law and http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/mt/94/parent

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia 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 Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Sign up for our free newsletter to help your child succeed in school. Sign Up Edit Subscription Complete List of Articles Search Articles: or Browse Our Glossary and/or AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Search by: County or Address School or District Name City State Online Resources for Special Education Check out these useful online resources for parents of special education students.

7. Online Resources For Parent Involvement In Schools - Montana - GreatSchools.net Among its parent involvement suggestions are Public education Network PEN has produced an 80 http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/mt/264/parent

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia 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 Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Sign up for our free newsletter to help your child succeed in school. Sign Up Edit Subscription Complete List of Articles Search Articles: or Browse Our Glossary and/or AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Search by: County or Address School or District Name City State Online Resources for Parent Involvement in Schools Click on these links to learn about the powerful impact of parent involvement in schools and to connect with groups that promote parent involvement.

8. Higher Education Center: The Parent Connection The Higher education Center is the nation's resource for colleges and universities seeking to reduce alcohol and other drug use. We offer training, technical assistance, and publications. and resources to of montana parenting education Center, and Linda Devine, Assistant Dean of Student Life at the University of Oregon. The original article appeared in The College parent http://www.edc.org/hec/parents

Search this site powered by FreeFind Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention: The Parent Connection Two of the biggest concerns parents have when they send their sons and daughters to college are whether they will be safe, and whether they will do well academically. Both of those concerns are legitimate, and both are closely related to alcohol and other drugs, whether used by the student or by their fellow students. So parents deserve to know what schools are doing to curb alcohol and other drug use, and college administrators must be prepared to answer tough questions about their alcohol and other drug prevention policies and programs. For Parents of College-Bound Students What Colleges Are Saying to Parents About Alcohol and Other Drugs Parental Notification Additional Resources For Parents of College-Bound Students Center For Parental Freedom The Center for Parental Freedom is a coalition of parents, teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, dentists and children who seek to have parental and personal rights respected in US schools and universities. Parenting is Prevention This site is to provide accurate information, support, and resources to assist parents and others in raising children to be healthy, drug-free, productive adults. In pursuit of this mission, the Parenting

9. Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. montana montana parent Information Resource Center http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=mt

10. Northwest Education Collaboration: Montana Resources montana education Association/montana Federation of Teachers montana parent Teacher Association (PTA) www.montanapta montana Prevention Resource Center (PRC) www http://www.nwrel.org/cfc/frc/montana.html

Moments for Montana Children Every 39 minutes a child was reported abused or neglected. Every 6 hours a baby was born to a teenage mother. Every 13 hours a baby was born at low birth weight. Every 5 days a baby died during the first year of life. Every 18 days a child or youth was killed by a gun. (1998 Statistics from the Children's Defense Fund) State Indicators and Initiatives State Indicators of Young Child and Family Well-Being Percent of young children in poverty US 24.7% Montana 25.9% Percent of young children with mother working part or full-time US 63.6% Montana 72.8% Percent of 19-35 month old children not vaccinated US 23.0% Montana 23.0% Percent of low-income young children without health insurance US 18.9% Montana 12.2% (Source: National Center for Children in Poverty. cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nccp State Initiatives and Supports Montana State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction School Improvement Program: Professional Development/ Teacher Certification Project www.stw.ed.gov/products/1095/montana.pdf Montana Interagency Coordinating Council for Prevention A nine-member council of agency heads, including human services, health, juvenile justice, public instruction, and drug abuse prevention, as well as the attorney general and the director of the Children's Trust Fund. The mission of the Council is to foster planning, collaboration, and cooperation, particularly around prevention as well as to create prevention benchmarks. To date, the Council has created prevention benchmarks and a Prevention Resource Center; prepared a unified prevention budget; developed a "master plan" for community involvement in prevention activities; and proposed a "super agency," combining health and human services.

11. Kent State University Parent Resources Delaware parent education Resource Center http//www.childinc.com/DPERC.htm. montana montana Department of education http//www.metnet.state.mt.us/. http://fpsrv.dl.kent.edu/ecis/Web/Parent Resources/ParentResource.htm

College of Education Home ECIS At-A-Glance Academic Programs Admissions ... Inservice [ Parent Resources ] Related Links Research and Conference Presentations Site Index Individualized Family Service Plan Web http://nncf.unl.edu/ifspweb/ Individual Education Program Guide http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/Products/IEP_Guide/ ALABAMA Alabama's Early Intervention System www.rehab.state.al.us/intervention.htm Alabama Department of Education Alabama Special Education Alabama Preschool Handbook http://www.alsde.edu/documents/65/Handbook_0-5_wDisabilitiesP.pdf ADRS Early Intervention Systems Office Locations http://www.rehab.state.al.us/ei_offices.html ALASKA Alaska Department of Education http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ Alaska Maternal, Child and Family Health (Early Intervention) http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/mcfh/SectionMCFH.htm Alaska Special Education http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ ARIZONA Arizona Community and Family Health Services http://www.hs.state.az.us/cfhs/ocshcn/index.htm Arizona Department of Education http://www.ade.state.az.us/

12. National Coalition For Parent Involvement In Education (NCPIE): Resources Resource Centers in western montana communities to empower themselves in support of children s education. They facilitate literacybased, parent-child learning http://www.ncpie.org/Resources/resources_by_org.cfm?orgID=132

13. National Coalition For Parent Involvement In Education (NCPIE): About NCPIE: Our to ensure academic success for all montana children. The California parental Assistance, resources, education, Networking, and Training parent Center CA http://www.ncpie.org/AboutNCPIE/StateParentInformationResourceCenters.cfm

State Parent Information Resource Centers Academic Development Institute IL Voice: Web Address: www.adi.org Director: Sam Redding Alaska Family Partnership AK Voice: Web Address: www.alaskafamily.org Director: John Regitano Amerika Samoa Humanities Council AS Voice: Director: Lui Tuitele APNI, Inc. Ave. Ponce de León #724 Altos Hato Rey PR 00918 Voice: Fax: Web Address: www.apnipr.org Director: Carmen Sellés de Vilá Arizona Parent and Educational Resource Center AZ Voice: Web Address: www.aperc.asu.edu Director: Glenna McCllum-Cloud Ayuda Network, Inc. MP Saipan Voice: Web Address: www.gtepacifica.net Director: Konrad S. Reyes Center for Family, School Community Partnership IN Voice: Web Address: www.partners-in-learning.org Director: Sue Switzer Center for Human Investment Policy CO Voice: Web Address: www.cpirc.org Director: Judy Kaufman Children's Home Society of Washington WA Voice: Web Address: www.chs-wa.org Director: Peg Mazen CT Parents Plus CT Voice: Web Address: www.ctparentsplus.org Director: Evie Herrmann DC ParentSmart 1003 K Street, NW

14. Montana Child Care Resource & Referral Network on the montana Early Care and education Career Development or registered with the state of montana will have Click here for parent resources, including tips on http://www.montanachildcare.com/check.htm

School-Age Care Public Policy Contact Us Child to staff ratio. How many staff members are overseeing the children? Are there enough to be attentive? Hazard-free environment. Is play equipment safe and properly anchored? Is there proper fencing? Are water hazards minimized? Are small toys/choking hazards removed? Is medication stored and administered safely? What emergency and first aid policies are in place? Criminal background checks. Has a criminal and protective services check been conducted on personnel? Keeping children from exposure to illness. Is there a policy to keep sick children home? Are updated immunization records required? Are snacks well-balanced and nutritious? Good Child Care Shouldn't Be Guesswork Look for the Star Rating System Look For These Symbols of Child Care Quality.

15. Early Intervention Resources For Parents Of Infants And Young Children With Disa state disabilityrelated agencies, parent resource centers, and the Individuals with Disabilities education Act Center The University of montana Rural Institute http://aidtac.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/EarlyIntervention.htm

Rural Institute Home RTC: Rural Home Mission and Goals Contact Us ... Advisory Board American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center Resource Directory on Early Intervention Updated 3/24/04 This program is no longer funded, but the web site will continue to be managed until July, 2004, and provide resources on needed reforms and institutional changes that will support excellence in early care and education. Children's Defense Fund The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind and to ensure every child a successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. Circle of Inclusion . For early childhood service providers and families of young children, this web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight. Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Based at the Early Childhood Research Institute, CLAS works to improve services provided to young children with disabilities and their families. CLAS collects, reviews, describes and disseminates a wide variety of early childhood materials, including materials for early intervention and early childhood special education. Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children.

16. Principles Of Parenting: Resources Website www.montana.edu/wwwpb/home/ home_ idx.htm This site is For information about additional parenting resources and parent education programs in your http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/popres.html

Principles of Parenting Resources by H. Wallace Goddard, Extension Family and Child Development Specialist, Auburn University, and Stephen F. Duncan, Family and Human Development Specialist, Montana State University. For more help in meeting the challenge of parenting... Books (Available from bookstores) Brazelton, T. Berry (1992). Touchpoints. New York: Addison Wesley. The renowned pediatrician draws on research and pediatric practice to give parents helpful hints to foster the behavioral and emotional development of their children. Faber, Adele, and Mazlish, Elaine (1980). How To Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Will Talk. New York: Avon. This book uses many stories and cartoons to illustrate effective ways of communicating with children, engaging cooperation, disciplining without hurting and alienating, and developing a positive self-image. Ginott, Haim (1956). Between Parent And Child. New York: Avon. Although over 40 years old, this book remains among the best in teaching parents how to open and maintain the lines of communication between parent and child. Ginott, Haim (1969). Between Parent And Teenager. New York: Avon. Rich in examples of how the language of acceptance can be used to strengthen parent-teen bonds. It illustrates the destructive effects of criticism, insults, inappropriate praise, and lecturing.

17. Transition Project Information And Resources parent training workshops on stress management, special education law and PLUK has a network of parents and parent support groups throughout montana. http://www.msubillings.edu/transition/partners.htm

Montana Center On Disabilities Montana State University College of Education and Human Services State Improvement Grant; Grant Award #H323A000011 Training Opportunities Transitions Partner Contact List Transition Home Page MT Center Home Page Last Updated TRANSITION PARTNERS CONTACT LIST Addictive and Mental Disorders Division Mental Health Centers provide outpatient treatment and case management for adults with mental illnesses who can live in the community. Supported employment and supported living services are also offered. Developmental Disabilities Program The Developmental Disabilities Program supports choices and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities in their communities. Adult services are generally free of charge or low cost to those who qualify, however, disability benefits are used to partially offset the cost of some DDP-funded residential services, such as room and board in group homes. High School Transition Specialists This page lists high school personnel that are designated as the transition specialist/contact for their high school.

18. Transition Project Information And Resources montana Model Transition Programs participants in the IEP meeting, parent participation, and a variety of topics including current education progress, job http://www.msubillings.edu/transition/programs.htm

Montana Center On Disabilities Montana State University College of Education and Human Services State Improvement Grant; Grant Award #H323A000011 Training Opportunities Transitions Partner Contact List Transition Home Page MT Center Home Page Last Updated Montana Model Transition Programs Resources and Forms Parent Invitations Scobey Public Schools Helena Public Schools Student Invitations Helena High School Transition IEP Meetings A Plan For The Future: Transition Planning WorksheetOPI - This questionnaire was developed for educators to help them prepare for transition IEP meetings. Topics include participants in the IEP meeting, parent participation, and content of the IEP. Transition IEP Meeting AgendaOPI - This document lists each step of the transition IEP process in the order in which they should be addressed to best facilitate futures planning and describes what is required for each step. Transition Surveys Transitions/Plans For Adult Life-Bozeman High School - This one page survey was developed for use with students and covers a variety of topics including current education progress, job experience, post secondary education and employment.

19. Montana Services. See montana Web resources. STATE DEPARTMENT OF education Special education Services. Council. parentTEACHER Association (PTA). http://www.autism-pdd.net/LINKS/montana.html

Montana State Resources Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities. For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Special Education Services. See Montana Web Resources STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Special Education Services. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH for children and youth. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Planning Council. PARENT-TEACHER Association (PTA) PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ages 3 through 5. STATE VOCATIONAL Special Needs Programs DISABILITIES Advocacy Program UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED Programs EARLY Intervention System. STATE VOCATIONAL Rehabilitation Agency. DISABILITY Organizations TECHNOLOGY RELATED Assistance. PARENTS Training and Information Project. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Program PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN with Special Health Care Needs. STATE DEARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Robert Runkel, Director Special Education Division Office of Public Instruction PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620 -2501 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES: AGES 3 THROUGH 5 Dan McCarthy, Preschool Specialist

20. Title VII Indian Education Resources: NWREL's Comprehensive Center, Region X VII Indian education Coordinators in Idaho, montana, Oregon, Washington Hawaiian, and Alaska Native education http//www Model Title VII parent Committee Bylaws. http://www.nwrac.org/links/title9.html

Title VII Indian Education Resources Office of Indian Education Power Point presentation A slide-show delivered by Cathie Martin May 16, 2002 at the Office of Indian Education in Washington DC. FY2002 Indian Education Formula Grant Application The application is posted by our sister center, the Alaska Regional Assistance Center. For more information contact: Cathie Martin, Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 3W115, Washington, DC 20202-6335. Telephone: (202) 260-3774. [http://www.serrc.org/sites/AKRAC/files/direct/TitleVII.asp] USDE Office of Indian Education [http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/oie/index.html] Just the Facts from Title IX Succinct answers to common questions about Title VII Indian Education Programs. Also available as a Word 97 file [http://www.nwrac.org/links/title9coord/justthefacts.htm] A New Path Strategies and Methods for Title VII Programs Operating Under the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 [http://www.nwrac.org/newpath/index.html] Advocating for Culturally Congruent School Reform This article discusses school reform from a cultural perspective. It speculates that a primary reason why Indian students continue to suffer higher dropout rates and lower achievement is because a "dissonance" exists between American Indian culture and the culture of our public schools system. It suggests that certain kinds of teaching methods and school reform strategies are more "culturally congruent" with traditional tribal teaching practices and therefore should be considered for adoption among public schools serving Indian student populations.

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