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Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI's funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) . The PTI Projects are: PATH, PEN, and TEAM. The Texas PTIs provide training, education, information, referral, emotional support, and individual assistance in obtaining appropriate services. In addition, PRN serves as one of OSEP’s six Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers (RPTAC) and works with Parent Centers in eight states and 2 territories.
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The Top 3 Education Priorities for Congress and the Obama Administration in 2012 Webinar
Join NCLD's webinar on what Congress and the Obama Administration will undertake during 2012 that will impact the education of your children, their teachers and schools. The webinarwill help you sort through the politics in Washington, D.C. and understand the impact of likely action on the education landscape during 2012.
Key areas of focus are:
- The Obama Administration permitting States to waive key provisions of the No Child Left Behind law,
- Congress continuing to work on changes to this law,
- Recent inaction by Congress on deficit control measures that will translate into reduced education spending, including possible cuts to special education and financial aid for college.
Speakers will include Washington D.C. education policy experts Vic Klatt and Alex Nock of Penn Hill Group with moderator Laura Kaloi, NCLD’s public policy director. Klatt and Nock have worked with Congress in both Democrat and Republican Administrations and have extensive experience representing parents and students with disabilities in their work. We hope you will join us for this timely discussion.
Date: January 26, 2012
Time: 12:00 EST
Duration: 1 hour
Register at https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=eptcknyf6y4x
“No Boundaries” Education
Educators spend a lot of time and effort modifying and adapting lessons for students with differing needs. Try the Universal Design for Learning approach CAST recommends to make lessons more accessible to all students from the start.
http://nichcy.org/no-boundaries-education
Helping Your 11th or 12th Grader with Career Preparation and “Fit”
Learn strategies to help your older teen prepare for a career – including real-life work experience.
http://www.ncld.org/in-the-home/parenting-issues
The Facts on Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
This helpful resource clarifies the role of charter schools in serving students with disabilities. Use the list of links to find your state’s charter guidance, as well as to connect with “helpful websites” for more information. http://nichcy.org/publications/charters
State of Learning Disabilities
NCLD has released the State of Learning Disabilities: Facts, Trends and Indicators, which provides a national and state-by-state snapshot of learning disabilities (LD) in the United States, and their impact on the ability of students and adults to achieve educational success and employment. http://www.ncld.org/stateofld
Preparing the School for Your Child with Special Needs
Here's your head start for information to send to teachers about your child's special needs. http://specialchildren.about.com/od/specialeducation/a/schoolprintouts.htm
Need info about autism in multiple languages to share with families?
The USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities has translated the "Learn the Signs. Act Early" autism fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into multiple languages to reach underserved populations. Find the fact sheet in: Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese http://uscucedd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=455&Itemid=426 or English and Spanish http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/downloads.html
U.S. Education Department Announces New Measures to Safeguard Student Privacy
The U.S. Department of Education has announced new regulations to safeguard student privacy while giving states the flexibility to share school data that can be helpful in judging the effectiveness of government investments in education. The regulations will strengthen the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) by protecting the safety of student information, increasing the Department's ability to hold those who misuse or abuse student data accountable and ensuring our taxpayer funds are invested wisely and effectively.http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-education-department-announces-new-measures-safeguard-student-privacy
