41. I Am Blank! What Are You Looking At Me For? Whereas vermont programs and program rules that provide toward the cost of additional education, home ownership, or are valuable resources to parents in their http://www.women.state.vt.us/welrefpol.html

Vermont Commission on Women VCW Quick Links Publications Resource Directory Commisioner Bios Comittee Work ... Subheading Welfare Reform Policy Contact VCW Wendy Love Executive Director wlove@women.state.vt.us Lilly Talbert Communications Coordinator ltalbert@women.state.vt.us Janet Bullard Office Manager jbullard@women.state.vt.us info@women.state.vt.us Toll Free # 800-881-1561 Fax # 802-828-2930 Adopted June 12, 2002 Whereas federal welfare reform enacted in 1996 (PRWORA, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act) made it necessary for Vermont to reform its laws relating to financial assistance for families with children; Whereas welfare laws have a disproportionate effect on women because 69 percent of the 5203 Vermont families receiving Reach Up financial assistance are headed by single adults and 92 percent of these single adults are women (January 2002 PATH data); Whereas Vermont programs and program rules that provide incentives for parents to engage in paid employment and accumulate savings toward the cost of additional education, home ownership, or micro-business establishment are valuable resources to parents in their efforts to achieve family self-sufficiency and also reflect Vermont values of independence and frugality; Whereas free or low-cost health insurance is necessary for the health, well-being, and financial security of low-income parents and children;

42. What's New Vermont Parent Information Center Home Page support to families with special needs in vermont. Executive Director of parent to parent added, In colleagues, students, and other education professionals. . http://www.vtpic.com/What's New.htm

What's New W hat's New NEW Job Openings! VPIC Workshops Calendar ... Download Our Latest Newsletter (requires Acrobat Reader) Legislative Updates Donate Now Contact Us Home ... Site Map What's New contains news and information about resources support groups summer camps and workshops and conferences of interest News VPIC Director honored for work in supporting families with children with special needs! Connie Curtin, executive director of VPIC, is one of the recipients of the 2003 Partners in Care Award, presented by Parent to Parent of Vermont. This award honors individual who exemplify the practice of family centered care and provide invaluable support to families with special needs in Vermont. Connie was described by the presenter as " a successful, passionate advocate for the educational rights for children and adolescents." Senator James Jeffords wrote, "Connie Curtin's advocacy stretches from her house to the White House. Over the years, I have deeply appreciated Connie's input on legislation pertaining to children and adults with disabilities."

43. Vermont Pathways From Poverty, Resource Guide Pathways from Poverty Resource Guide (July 1996 with an emphasis on education, parent involvement, health Project consists of creating vermont s Early Childhood http://crs.uvm.edu/pathway-web/three2.html

Vermont Pathways from Poverty Resource Guide (July 1996) Programs including some description (cont.) (The) Dr. Dynasaur Program Green Thumb, Inc. Head Start of Vermont Home Work (The) Dr. Dynasaur Program State of Vermont Agency of Human Services 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Phone: (see Social Welfare Offices listing in Brief Directory) The Dr. Dynasaur Program is designed to provide health care for eligible pregnant women and to eligible children through age 17 in Vermont. Prenatal care is fully covered for pregnant women and dental and a range of medical services are available to children. In order to apply, one need only make a phone call and then apply by mail. For more information about income eligibility and/or about applying, call one of the Social Welfare Offices listed in the Brief Directory. Green Thumb, Inc. Employment and Training New England Program 55 Lake Street Gardner, MA 01440 Head Start of Vermont - 6 programs Offices throughout the State: CVCAC Head Start (Central VT Community Action Council) P.O.Box 747

44. Patheways From Poverty, Vermont, Resource Guide technology and located at the University of vermont has access have the skills to further their education and be parent to parent of vermont 1 Main Street 69 http://crs.uvm.edu/pathway-web/three4.html

Vermont Pathways from Poverty Resource Guide (July 1996) Programs including some description (cont.) (The) Northeast Kingdom Initiative Orleans County Prevention Partnership (OCPP) Parent to Parent of Vermont Project Home (A United Way Agency) ... Sara Holbrook Community Center (The) Northeast Kingdom Initiative Anne Brown, Americorps Program Director Lyndon State College Lyndonville, VT 05851 (802) 626-9371 (fax 626-9770) Orleans County Prevention Partnership (OCPP) P.O. Box 709 30 Coventry Street Newport, VT 05855 ph: 334-2284 fax: 334-2858 The OCPP is a CSAP funded community partnership serving Orleans County. The five year grant lasts through 1996 and has been crucial in organizing community projects ranging from the SAVE parade, KISS, etc. ) They have founded several annual as well as one-time projects. Parent to Parent of Vermont 1 Main Street #69 Champlain Mill Winooski, VT 05404 Project Home (A United Way Agency) 3 Cathedral Square Burlington, VT 05401 Project Home is a non-profit agency aimed at helping people stay in their homes when age or disability makes it difficult. Project Home matches people who want to remain at home with home sharers or live-in companions who are looking for affordable living. Reach Up Department of Social Welfare Reach Up is the Welfare Restructuring Project's welfare to work program. By providing education, job training, work experience, support services, and job development to parents receiving ANFC, Reach Up hopes to help these people obtain employment and become self- sufficient. See also Welfare Restructuring Project for further information.

45. Special Education Support Groups An organization of parents in vermont offering support Special education articles, financial aid for students a private, nonprofit parent organization serving http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/support/

Best Sites Curriculum Daily History Downloads ... Professional Development Enter your email address for FREE weekly teaching tips! Home Teacher Resources Special Education Support ... Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center - The CT Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21. Disability Information for Students - International disability news, jobs, discussion, resources. A site designed for students and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities. Education A Must Inc. Educational Advocates - Educational advocates for education for the special needs child located in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Educational Needs Alliances - (Albany, Oregon) Families Helping Families of Louisiana - Families Helping Families of Louisiana centers are a group of families who, through our own experiences, are committed to reaching out to other families who have members with special needs and self-advocates.

46. THE VERMONT EDUCATION REPORT - February 04, 2002 Vol. 2, No. 6 the National Council on Economic education to help a student workbook, teacher workbook, parent workbook, and April 10 vermont Economic Challenge for high http://www.schoolreport.com/vbe/nlet/02_04_02.htm

www.SchoolReport.com Vermonters for Better Education Return to Education Report Index Return to VBE Index Vermonters for Better Education Homepage THE VERMONT EDUCATION REPORT February 04, 2002 Vol. 2, No. 6 Covering education news in Vermont and beyond... Informative, provocative, unique... Published by Vermonters for Better Education VBE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to enlist parents and the public at large in achieving quality educational opportunities for all the children of Vermont by monitoring the state of education in Vermont; promoting the value of educational freedoms for all parents; and giving parents the evaluative tools with which to identify excellence. Libby Sternberg, executive director: MAILTO:LSternberg@aol.com STATE NEWS... NEW SCHOOL SLATED TO OPEN THIS WEEK A new independent school is slated to open in Reading this week, headed by a former public school teacher who resigned his position amidst some controversy. Gary Hillard was a fifth and sixth grade teacher at the Reading Elementary School since 1996 but resigned several weeks ago after first being suspended. According to the January 29 Valley News, Hillard was suspended from teaching when parents complained that he challenged faster learners but left behind students with special needs.

47. THE VERMONT EDUCATION REPORT - April 30, 2001 Vol. 1, No. 7 This is the kind of power that parents with resources already enjoy The vermont education REPORT is published by vermonters for Better education 170 Church http://www.schoolreport.com/vbe/nlet/04_30_01.htm

www.SchoolReport.com Vermonters for Better Education Return to Education Report Index Return to VBE Index Vermonters for Better Education Homepage THE VERMONT EDUCATION REPORT April 30, 2001 Vol. 1, No. 7 Covering education news in Vermont and beyond... Informative, provocative, unique... Published by Vermonters for Better Education VBE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to enlist parents and the public at large in achieving quality educational opportunities for all the children of Vermont by monitoring the state of education in Vermont; promoting the value of educational freedoms for all parents; and giving parents the evaluative tools with which to identify excellence. Libby Sternberg, executive director: MAILTO:LSternberg@aol.com STATE NEWS... NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL WEEK: NO JOY IN MUDVILLE This is National Charter School Week, but Vermont is still one of only fourteen states that have not passed charter school laws. Although bills have been introduced for the past ten years, none has made it through the legislature. This year, an extremely modest bill that would allow ten to 15 charter schools to start in the state is likely to die the "study" death - a study of charter schools will precede any chance of passage. From the Charter Friends National Network ( http://www.charterfriends.org

48. Family Village -- Parent Training & Information Centers vermont vermont parent Information Center. STOMP) Washington parents Are Vital in education (PAVE). West Virginia West Virginia parent Training and Information. 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.

49. Vermont Resources vermont Statutes Annotated; Title 15, Section 664 physical and emotional conditions and educational needs of custodial and the custodial parent; (5) inflation http://www.deltabravo.net/cgi-bin/resource.cgi?state=vt

50. Act 60 And Vermont Education Links [Updated] politics, including many contributions by parents, educators, administrators, and vermont education resources (Citizen Groups) SchoolReport.com The homepage of http://www.act60.org/links.htm

Selected Act 60 Links for More Information: Revised 7/26/99 Relevant links are included in our articles. Below are some you might find useful for other purposes. Education Chat Citizen Groups Business Commentary Media ... Some National Sites Thomas Jefferson advised that the people need to be well enough educated to understand history and current affairs ...in order that they may resist tyranny. Places to Chat Deleted in August 2001 - VTFORUM@LIST.UVM.EDU (Formerly the EEO-ACT listserv) Review years of fascinating, entertaining, and sometimes heated discussion of Act 60 and Vermont politics, including many contributions by parents, educators, administrators, and legislators. To read the latest contributions, select the current month, click on 'Date' to sort by date, and go to the end of the list. Jigsy's Diner Vermont Education Resources (Citizen Groups) SchoolReport.com The homepage of Vermonters for Better Education , and a collection of the works of lifetime NEA member David W. Kirkpatrick Vermont People for Integrity in Education "A resource for those interested in education reform and its impact on the quality of education. Resources for Vermont Education "Resources for Vermont Education is a citizen-based initiative dedicated to educating individuals and communities about reform options for public education in Vermont."

51. Vermont Parents For Quality Education Don’t we have the resources and the political will to make this happen? An Article Published Previously by vermont Parents for Quality education http://www.act60.org/vpqe.htm

Vermont Parents for Quality Education Mary Barrosse, Chair, Vermont Parents for Quality Education P.O. Box 736, East Dorset, VT 05253 Vermont Parents for Quality Education are parents, school board members, teachers, principals, and concerned community members from receiving and contributing towns who care about quality education for all Vermont children. Join the VPQE Advertise in the VPQE Newsletter Contents The October / November VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #5) Top of the Newsletter November 1998 Elections are looming! Moms and Dads Doing PR Write An Op-Ed Piece ... Special: Reaching Vermonters Through Vermont Media The May / July VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #4) Top of the Newsletter The March / April VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #3) Top of the Newsletter The January / February VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #2) Top of the Newsletter The December VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #1) Top of the Newsletter Older articles published by Vermont Parents for Quality Education Let's Be Real - Tax Rate Does Not Equal Tax Burden (November, 1997) Feature Article: Season of Hope (December, 1997)

52. Political Resources On The Net - Organizzations(USA): Education protects the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their vermont education Resource Project is a citizenbased initiative dedicated http://www.politicalresources.net/u-org_edu.htm

Education Last updated: Policy.com - Organizzation by issues Education Resources and Organizations Thomas Fordham Foundation - Surfing the Education Waves Education Policy Institute - Links Page ... American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Academy of Management American Association for Higher Education a national, individual membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of American higher education Aspen Institute Enhancing the ability of business and professional leaders to understand and act upon the major issues challenging the national and international community. American Council on Education National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA) American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) To support educational excellence through quality leadership and professional management. Association of Research Libraries (ARL) National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)ù National Education Association (NEA) Educating future analysts, activists, and leaders

53. Home School Corner Home Learning Association Massachusetts Homeschool Organization of parent Educators. Homeschooling Homeschooling and Special education by the vermont Dept. http://www.e-tutor.com/homeschool/resourcesbystate.htm

Bulletin Board Articles Resources Resources by State Magazines Special Needs Resources by State (CHEA) The Cultural Home Educators Assoc. Homeschool Resources http://www.happyhomeschoolers.com Apricot http://www.apricotpie.com Eclectic Home School http://www.eho.org Homeschooling in the USA http://homeschooling.about.com/library/weekly/aa072999.htm Jon's Homeschool Support Groups and Homeschooling Law by State http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/Web_Pages.res.f.html Homeschool Organizations by state from Home Life http://www.home-school.com/Groups/OrgList.html Alabama Alaska Arizona ... Wyoming Alabama Home Educators of Alabama Round Table Central Alabama Resource for Home Educators North Alabama Home Educator's List of Alabama Support Groups Alabama Homeschool Organizations from Home Life Alaska Alaska Private Home Educator's Association Christian Home Educators of Kodiak Homeschoolers Unlimited Arizona Arizona Families for Home Education Roadrunner Home Schoolers Arkansas Arkansas Home Educators Arkansas Homeschool Organizations and Support Groups Arkansas Homeschooling Live and Learn California California Homeschool Network Homeschool Association of California Homefires, Journal of Homeschooling

54. Parents For Public Schools New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, vermont, Puerto Rico reform and offers resources for educators and parents. National Center for education and the Economy http://www.parents4publicschools.com/resources.html

Home About Us Local Chapters Events ... Home About PPS Mission Involvement History Membership ... Our Position Membership Chapter Benefits FAQs Join Us Support PPS Make A Donation Join Us Buy PPS Items Chapters ... Members Area Advocacy Advocacy Institute U.S.-based global organization dedicated to strengthening the capacity of political, social and economic justice advocates to influence and change policy. Alliance for Justice Nonprofit Advocacy Project Assists nonprofits in understanding the broad scope of allowable policy activities (The) ASPIRA Association National nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower the Puerto Rican and Latino community through advocacy and the education and leadership development of its youth. (The) Center for Education Reform A national, independent, non-profit advocacy organization that provides support and guidance to those working to bring fundamental reforms to their schools. Center for Law and Education Strives to make the right of all students to quality education a reality and to help enable communities to address their own public education problems effectively, with an emphasis on assistance to low-income students and communities. Center for Living Democracy Inspires and prepares people to make democracy a rewarding, everyday approach to solving society's problems.

55. Vermont Parent Information Center - Vermont Department of education under the Individuals with Disabilities education Act (IDEA a few of the topics covered by parent centers Geographic Areas Served, vermont. http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti/vt.htm

Vermont Parent Information Center - Vermont Type of Center PTI Address 1 Mill Street, Suite A7 Burlington, VT 05401 Phone (802) 658-5315; (800) 639-7170 (in-state only) TTY Fax E-mail vpic@together.net Web Address www.vtpic.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)

56. Parent Training And Information Centers (PTIs) the Rio Grande Valley Partners Resource Network, Inc US Virgin Islands; Utah; vermont; Virginia PADDA American Family Empowerment Center parent education Project of 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.

57. Special Education Resources Directory N-Z - Search For A Special Education Resou educational consulting via website emails for parents, educators, and mental by NEAS C and approved by the vermont State Board of education with diploma http://www.education-a-must.com/sernz.html

Special Education Resources Directory N-Z Find an advocate or attorney in your state. Parenting Support Group for parents, advocates, and attorneys. Ask your questions about special education law, IEPs, 504s... or ask about local resources here. Directory A-M Submit a Special Education Resource NC ... WY NC - North Carolina ND - North Dakota NE - Nebraska NH - New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center 18 Low Avenue Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (800) 834-1721 Fax: (603) 225-2077 www.drcnh.org The DRC is the New Hampshire Protection and Advocacy agency Sue Drouin M.S., CCC-SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist) P.O. Box 2349 Salem, NH 03079-2349 Dr. Andrew Nathan, Psy.D - Evaluation Family Resource Connection Focus Adolescent Services Howard Psychological Assessment Services 118 Maplewd Ave. Portsmouth, NH Phone: (603) 433-8954 Learning Skills Academy Special School 1247 Washington Road, PO Box 955 Rye, NH 03870 Phone: (603) 964-4903 Fax: (509) 756-6192 www.lsa.pvt.k12.nh.us

58. About The California Parent Center Action Center for education Community Development (716 vermont Family Resource Partnership Project (802) 388 CIS NoVa parent Information Resource Centers (703 http://parent.sdsu.edu/pirc_aboutcpc.htm

Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs) in California There are now six Parental Information Resource Centers funded by the US Department of Education in California: Information about these Resource Centers is provided immediately below. For those wishing to contact other PIRCs across the country, this list is followed by a more comprehensive listing of such centers in the other states." The California PARENT Center at the June Burnett Institute 6310 Alvarado Court, San Diego, CA 92120 Project Director: John Wedemeyer - Phone: 619 594-4756 Assistant Director: Beth Sondak - Phone: 619-594-4756 Program Director: Jeana Preston - Phone: 619-594-4756 Toll Free Parent Warm Line - 1-877-9 PARENT American Indian Parental Assistance Program (Project AIPAP) of Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association P.O. BOX 1470, Valley Center, CA 92082 Project Director: Jack Ward - Phone: (760) 742-8600 Key Web Site address: http://www.sctca.net

59. Parent To Parent Of NH - Other Resources vermont parent Information Center Educational Rights Training Workshops Educational Advocacy Local (802 Additional vermont State resources National http://www.parenttoparentnh.org/ptopother.html

Other Resources Legal Resources Upper Valley Area Support Groups NH Support Organizations Additional New Hampshire Resources ... Online Medical Dictionary This page was last updated on April 8, 2004 by Ted Bergeron The Parent to Parent of New Hampshire homepage address is http://www.parenttoparentnh.org Legal Help For Free or Low Cost Legal Help, Contact: Disability Law Project/Vermont Legal Aid Toll Free: (800) 889-2047. Local: (802) 863-2881 or (802) 863-5620. Disabilities Rights Center, Inc. P.O. Box 3660 Local tel# (603)228-0432 Toll free in-state 1-800-834-1721 e-mail advocacy@drcnh.org Contacts: Executive Director, Donna Woodfin Legal Director, Ron Lospennato Intake Coordinator, Rosemary Wilson-Decatur (call main number to schedule an intake appointment) Legal Aid Telephone: 224-3333 New Hampshire Legal Assistance Outside Manchester: 1-800-562-3174 Manchester: 668-2900 Wrightslaw Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities. Back to Top Upper Valley Area Support Groups ADD/ADHD Parent Support Group Meets 3rd Monday of month, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

60. Reference, Education, Special Education: Support parents navigate the special education maze organization of parents in vermont offering support information multifaceted, comprehensive parent Directed Family http://www.combose.com/Reference/Education/Special_Education/Support/

Top Reference Education Special Education ... Cerebral Palsy Support Groups Related links of interest: Reference:Education:K through 12:Home Schooling:Special Education Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. - Statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21 in Connecticut. Disability Information for Students - International disability news, jobs, discussion, resources. A site designed for students and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities. Education A Must Inc. Educational Advocates - Educational advocates for education for the special needs child located in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Families Helping Families of Louisiana - Families Helping Families of Louisiana centers are a group of families who, through our own experiences, are committed to reaching out to other families who have members with special needs and self-advocates. Family Village Regional Resources in the United States - Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities. Family Village - Information about ways of dealing with disabilities and everyday life.

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