41. Education World ® Administrators Center: Parents On Board: Persuading Parents T a special education teacher at Cheyenne Middle School in Edmond, oklahoma. National Coalition for parent Involvement in education This organization http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin294.shtml

EdWorld Internet Topics Sponsored links: Mondera Coupons Earn 90% Profit! Garden Decor Amazon Coupon Codes Coupon Codes Home Decor ... Walden University Graduate degrees in Education Host Department Web Hosting Alberghi Finanza ... Copy DVD Register To Win a $100 GiftCard Visit Target.com Vacanze Accessori Computer Career Education ... Programs School Administrators Article SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ARTICLE 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."

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

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 Oklahoma Special ed portion of U.S. public school special ed students Oklahoma 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: $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 check out "Washington Watch" at left for national groups and resources Offices: State Department of Education U.S. Office of Special Education Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center

45. 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

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 About.com Geology Information About Natural Gas , from Fossil Fuels About Petroleum and Oil , from Fossil Fuels Academy of Energy Education Adventures of Dakota Sandstone , from Colorado Springs Utilities Alliance to Save Energy Amazing Environmental Organization Web Directory American Association for the Advancement of Science Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, from Arctic Power Ask-An-Earth-Scientist , University of Hawaii Ask the Experts , from Scientific American Association for Science Education , based in the United Kingdom Association of American State Geologists Up B Bad Science , from Alistair B. Fraser

46. 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

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 1-800-799-SAFE 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 Tulsa AS SEEN ON DISCOVERY HEALTH CHANNEL Promising new research shows an 80% reduction in symptoms of bipolar and other emotional disorders Click here to learn how TRUEHOPE can help.

47. 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/

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 CHARACTER COUNTS! SM is a service mark of the CHARACTER COUNTS! 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 Center for Children with Special needs Council for Exceptional Children Family Voices Families USA ... Wrightslaw: The Special Ed Advocate Education Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) General Resources ChildTrends Oklahoma Department of Human Services Oklahoma State Department of Health Zero to Three Government/Policy Resources First Gov - U.S. Government's Official Web Portal

48. 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

YOU ARE HERE: HOME REGIONAL OKLAHOMA 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 Oklahoma 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 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.

49. 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

YOU ARE HERE: HOME REGIONAL 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 This Site The Web Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Free Newsletter Site Index: A B C D ... Z Oklahoma Homeschooling Associations Events Field Trips Legal Information ... Support Group Lists A to Z Home's Cool Home Articles Beginning to Homeschool Community Networking ... Support Group Resources Explorations 4 Kids Computer Literacy Drivers Ed Fine Arts General Interest ... Social Studies The Unschooling Handbook : How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom by Mary Griffith 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

50. 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

Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc. - Oklahoma Type of Center PTI Address 4600 Southeast 29th Street, Suite 115 Del City, OK 73115-4224 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)

51. 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

Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) - Oklahoma Type of Center PIRC Address Parents As Partners in Education 1401 A Northeast 70th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 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 Back to Main Page Back to top

52. 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/

'); document.writeln(' Click Here! Site Map powered by FreeFind Search this site! powered by FreeFind What's New powered by FreeFind Support OPeN Wear our button! Join Our WebRing!! and our E-List!! Click to subscribe to OPeN Archives Calendar Classified Ads Make Promises Happen ... 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 Enter Card ID Number to Pickup Your Greeting Card Our Webring joining our webring Oklahoma Parent Electronic Network http://pages.ivillage.com/okparentnetwork/index.html

53. 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/

www.OKParent.org Best Viewed with Internet Explorer Home Page General Parenting Special Situations Education ... Support The Oklahoma Department of Human Services presents 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.

54. Oklahoma Homeschool Law & Support Groups - Another Path/ Deafhomeschool Homeschoolers! The oklahoma Department of education has several resources available to parents educating their children at home. . http://www.deafhomeschool.com/essentials/statelaw/ok.html

©2000-2004 Barbara L.M. Handley Another Path at Deafhomeschool.com http://www.deafhomeschool.com What's New? Search Site Map Contact ... Getting Started Tips and resources for getting started with homeschooling. Legal Issues Special legal issues facing parents homeschooling children with disabilities. Homeschool Law The following is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Oklahoma Laws Supporting Homeschooling A guide to Oklahoma homeschooling law provided by HERO of Oklahoma. Special Education Laws and Rules OASIS Information and Referral "OASIS provides a statewide information and referral service that can help Oklahomans with special needs find community resources." Oklahoma Disability Law Center "Since 1977, ODLC has helped people with disabilities achieve equality, inclusion in society and personal independence without regard to disabling conditions." Oklahoma Parent Electronic Network "The Oklahoma Parent eNetwork is an electronic network for parents of children with disAbilities residing in Oklahoma." Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual "This is the Policies and Procedures Manual for Special Education in Oklahoma, as approved in July 2002 by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs."

55. 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

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

56. 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

Make a Donation Sign up for E-news Site Map Home A Central Oklahoma Partnership for Children SB6® Early Literacy Team Health Team Opportunities SB6® Structure ... Success Stories 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.

57. 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

Oklahoma Site Background Coalition Members For More Information Background Oklahoma school districts range from large urban and suburban districts to small rural districts. School districts across the state have an interest in or have the potential to be clients of the Oklahoma Regional LASER Site. Coalition Members The Oklahoma Regional LASER Site is a partnership among the following organizations: The Oklahoma State University Center for Science Literacy (CSL). The CSL is a joint endeavor of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education, Human Environmental Sciences, Engineering, and Agriculture of Oklahoma State University. The mission of the Center is to promote an understanding of science and mathematics, help improve the teaching of these disciplines, and stimulate an interest in careers in science and mathematics and their teaching. The Oklahoma Teacher Education Collaborative (OTEC). OTEC is a consortium of nine institutions of higher education: 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.

58. 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

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

59. 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

December 1998 Volume 36 Number 6 Extension Service and Healthy Families Oklahoma: A Statewide Collaboration for New Parents Jo Robertson Assistant Professor Department of Special Education Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Internet address: jo.robertson@coe.murraystate.edu Arlene Fulton Child Development Specialist Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma Internet address: amfulto@okstate.edu Marilyn S. Buck Central District Director Wisconsin Cooperative Extension 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.

60. 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

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