81. Family Village -- Parent Training & Information Centers arkansas arkansas Disability Coalition. Advocates for Children Advocacy Center Resourcesfor Children Oregon COPE Coalition in Oregon for parent education. 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) State Groups Alabama SEAC - Special Education Action Committee Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. American Somoa American Samoa Parent Network Arizona Pilot Parents of Southern AZ 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 ... Parents Helping Parents 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 Idaho Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. Illinois Designs for Change Family Resource Center on Disabilities Family T.I.E.S. Network

82. LCCARE The Lancaster County Center For Autism Resources And Education's Parent T arkansas Disability Coalition 1123 University Ave., Suite 225, Little Rock South DakotaParent Connection 3701 West 49th St Special education Action Committee Inc http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/lccare/lccarersrcs/lccareresptc.htm

Parent Training Centers Parent 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. To reach the parent center in your state, you can contact the Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (the Alliance), which coordinates the delivery of technical assistance to the Parent Training and Information Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers through four regional centers located in California, New Hampshire, Texas, and Ohio. Parent Training Centers Access for Special Kids (ASK) 321 E. 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 The Advocacy Center 277 Alexander St., Suite 500 Rochester, NY 14607 Advocates for Children of NY 151 West 50th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Advocates for Justice and Education 2041 Martin Luther King Ave., SE, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20020

83. Arkansas Data - Quality Counts '99 Majority of parents attend parentteacher conferences (1996), 61. (1998), weak.State grants waivers of education regulations (1998), yes. arkansas. ADEQUACY. http://www.edweek.org/sreports/qc99/states/grades/ar-t.htm

Arkansas Data This page shows Arkansas's scores in five major areas: Student Achievement Standards, Assessments, and Accountability Teacher Quality School Climate ... Resources To compare data from one or more states, go to State Data Comparisons All Students Achieving at High Levels For more information about these measures, see our 50-state Student Achievement data table. indicates state does not participate in national assessment, survey, or data collection. indicates a statistically significant improvement since 1992 in the 4th grade and since 1990 in the 8th grade. All figures are in percents NOTE: "Algebra class" refers to an algebra or integrated-mathematics course. Arkansas MATH 4th graders who scored at least at "proficient" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 4th graders who scored at least at "basic" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 4th graders who scored at least at "below basic" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam 8th graders who scored at least at "proficient" level on 1996 NAEP mathematics exam

84. Reference Links ISTE International Society for Technology in education The arkansas state boardof of education educational Consortiums Check out selected resources from the http://saratogaps.k12.ar.us/Reference_Links.htm

Resource Links You will find resources for your classroom and for your professional growth on the WWW. Here are some examples of what you can find. This collection of sites is just the tip of the Iceberg, so to speak. State Resources State of Arkansas Homepage Arkansas Department of Education ADE Directors Memos ADE Distance Learning Website ... Arkansas Scholarship Information Service Colleges and Universities in SW ARK. Henderson State University Ouachita Baptist University Southern Arkansas University University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ... University of Arkansas, Little Rock Community Colleges Southern Arkansas University-Technical Branch U of A Community College at Hope Texarkana College Educational Links for Teachers and Students Ask Jeeves for Kids! Bartlett's Familiar Quotations Color Landform Atlas of the U.S. Dictionary.com ... Bells and Whistles - Free Clip Art and more Internet Projects for your Classroom Software for Kids Free Map Puzzles Letter Sounds Learn Letters Free Times Tables Software ... School Express Web Editors HomeSite Hot Dog Pro HoT Metal Pro Dreamweaver ... FrontPage Express Information On-line Tutorials Microsoft Easy-to-Use Online Tutorials are designed to show teachers how to use Microsoft software in the classroom. They were created in partnership with

85. Links To Financial Resources, ALS, AT, Augmentative Communication, And Disabilit The National parent Network on Disabilities; WAPD Texas Department of Health; TexasEducation Agency; arkansas http//www.penpages.psu.edu/penpages_reference/28507 http://www.turningpointtechnology.com/ATLinks.htm

Links ALS Info Assistive Technology Info Augmentative Communication Info Disability Organizations ... Other State/National Resources for the Disabled Here are some other sites that you may find interesting and informative: ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) ALS Survival Guide Focus on ALS Stephen Hawking's Site Go to Top Augmentative Communication (Aug Comm) AT Industry Association Aug Comm Organization in Minnesota Aug Comm Technology Review Communication Aid Manufacturers Association ... Go to Top Disability Organizations American Council of the Blind MUMS: A National Network of Parents/Caregivers of Disabled Children ... Go to Top Texas Financial Resources for the Disabled Texas Programs for the Disabled State of Texas Government Information Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation ... Go to Top National Resources Advocates at ARD's http://www.narda.org/NARDAframe.htm Alabama http://www.penpages.psu.edu/penpages_reference/28507/285072365.HTML Arizona http://www.penpages.psu.edu/penpages_reference/28507/285072366.HTML

86. COACH ARKANSAS Needs Programs Manager Department of Workforce education Three Capitol Rucker SpinaBifida Association of arkansas PO Box parent TRAINING INFORMATION PROJECTS. http://www.projectaction.org/coach/stateshe/ar.html

AED's Home Page NICHCY's Home Page State Sheets ARKANSAS RESOURCES UNITED STATES SENATORS Honorable Dale Bumpers (D) United States Senate Washington D.C. 20510-0401 (202) 228-6435 (Fax) Honorable Tim Hutchison (R) United States Senate Washington D.C. 20510-0402 (202) 228-3973 (Fax) GOVERNOR Mike Huckabee State Capitol,Suite 250 Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 ADA TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION PROJECT ACTION 700 Thirteenth Street, NW , Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 347- 7385(TTY) (202) 737-7914(fax) E-mail: projaction@aol.com URL: www.projectaction.org SOUTH WEST TRANSIT ASSOCIATION 10615 Perrin Bietel Suite 401 San Antonio, TX 78217-3141 (210) 967-6442(fax) STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Diane Sydoriak, Associate Director Department of Education Building Room 105-C #4 Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 (501) 682-4313(fax) E-mail: sydoriak@loki.k12.ar.us STATE TRANSITION SYSTEM CHANGE PROJECT Virginia Clements Division of Special Education #4 State Capitol Mall Room 105 C Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 682-4313(fax) STATE LIASON ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities 1616 Brookwood Drive Little Rock, AR 72202

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88. Middle Education Resources Search for educational information and links in over 50 categories. http://www.educationindex.com/7-12

Middle Education Resources A B C D ... P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1492: An Ongoing Voyage This site features information on Columbus's historic voyage from the Library of Congress archives. Not much on graphics, but a lot of good information here. 5-8 Resources This is the middle school section of the SCORE mathematics site. It's a wonderful list of applicable Web resources in mathematics, fully annotated and including general reference sites plus lessons and activities. A. Pintura: Art Detective You, the detective, can help solve "The Case of Grandpa's Painting" and learn a few things about color, style, composition, and some famous artists at the same time. Fun stuff. Academy of Achievement The Academy of Achievement brings you pictures and stories of "legendary achievers" of the 20th century in areas such as arts, public service, sports, and science. It’s a diverse and interesting group. There’s also a section where you can hear achievers tell how important qualities such as passion and vision have been to them. (Slow, but there is a low bandwidth version.) AFRO-Americ@: Kids Zone This site has games, puzzles, and fables, many pertaining to Africa and African Americans. You can also find out a lot about the African continent. This is a good place to increase your child's appreciation for diversity.

89. Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: Virginia States Resources Federally Funded Programs parent and Professional State Department of educationSpecial education http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/virginia.html

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 LD OnLine introduces the LD OnLine Yellow Pages ! This exciting new venture brings information about professionals who serve children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. 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 South Dakota

90. Special Education News -- Arkansas Stats And Links web pageOffice of Professional Licensure of the arkansas Department of education. Parentand Family Links check out For Families at left for http://www.specialednews.com/states/ar/arlinks.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 Arkansas Special ed portion of U.S. public school special ed students Arkansas 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: $255.6 million $946.5 million $690.9 million 2001 Allocation: Possible 2002 Increase: Possible 2002 Allocation: $46.9 million $41.2 million $88.1 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: Arkansas Department of Education Special Ed office Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative Associate Director of Special Ed: Marcia Harding Early Childhood Special Ed Coordinator: Division of Developmental Disabilities Preschool Special Ed Coordinator: Special Education Section State Dispute Resolution Contact: Department of Education Educators' Links

91. Education arkansas colleges and find information about getting scholarshipsin arkansas. arkansas has a wealth of education opportunities. http://littlerock.about.com/cs/education/

zfp=-1 About Little Rock, AR Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Little Rock, AR with Amanda Galiano Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Local Events and Happenings : April True Ghost Stories Little Rock Photos ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Education Guide picks Learn more about local schools and scholarship oppurtunities. Primary Education - K-12 Check out these primary education schools and districts. Find out more about your child's school or research which school will be best for your child. College and Higher Education Research Arkansas colleges and find information about getting scholarships in Arkansas. Arkansas has a wealth of education opportunities. Workshops and Classes If you just want to take a class without enrolling into a college or just want to learn a craft, these local organization are here to help! Email this page! Sponsored Links Amy's Flower Shop - Serving Little Rock, AR

92. Rape Prevention & Education - Little Rock Resources Local resources. ACIC has statistics and information about rape and other crimes inArkansas. http://littlerock.about.com/library/weekly/aa021201d.htm

zfp=-1 About Little Rock, AR Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Little Rock, AR with Amanda Galiano Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Local Events and Happenings : April True Ghost Stories Little Rock Photos ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Rape Prevention Local Prevention More of this Feature Rape Prevention Tips Combating an Attacker What To Do After a Rape Join the Discussion "Have the reports of the rapist made you more afraid that you normally are? Do you think the media is over publicizing the rapes?" Amanda Related Resources Sniffing Out Criminals Women's Resources From Other Guides Law Enforcement Martial Arts New Jersey's Most Wanted Elsewhere on the Web Sexual Assault Information What to do if You're Raped Local Resources Helping Families: Sexual Assault The sexual assault information and counseling center at Helping Families in Arkansas. Find out about support groups and rape trauma syndrome. Arkansas Crime Information Center Do you want to know how many rapes occurred in your area last year? The ACIC has statistics and information about rape and other crimes in Arkansas.

93. Training education and training have long been an integral part of the arkansas Governor'sDevelopmental Disabilities Council's activities since its inception in 1971. http://www.ddcouncil.org/ddc_trainingprog.html

Search Education and Training Education and training have long been an integral part of the Arkansas Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council's activities since its inception in 1971. Council-funded and/or conducted education and training programs are designed to: Increase educational, employment and social opportunities for people with disabilities, and Educate people with disabilities and their families in the art of advocating for themselves A major component in the Council's training activities is the Family Leadership Project. Conducted annually since 1990, the Project's primary objective is to assist its graduates in effectively participating in the development of policies, programs and services that directly impact their lives and the lives of family members with disabilities. The project's fundamental goals include providing participants with increased information about services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities; assisting participants in understand the strategies needed to affect systemic change, and techniques on how participants to work more effectively with state and local service agencies.

94. Links For Educators This web site is for parent, teachers and children This site was developed by ArkansasChildren’s Hospital funded by the Department of education, along with a http://www.parenting-ed.org/educators2.htm

Web Links Links for Educators Arkansas Parents as Teachers http://www.arkansaspta.org This site gives information about the Arkansas Parents as Teachers association. Parents and educators can access information about local chapters, as well as view a calendar of events and other related information about the Arkansas PTA. Ask Eric http://ericir.syr.edu/ The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) serves as an online clearinghouse to provide education related information to teachers and other education professionals. The Virtual Library features lesson plans submitted by educators which are grouped by subject, resources for educators, a conference calendar, a listserv database, among other features. There’s also a question and answer department to provide additional assistance. Partnership for Family Involvement in Education http://pfie.ed.gov

95. Page Title arkansas education Links. utilizes the Head Start Performance Standards and localparent training needs assessments to provide parenting education. http://www.conwayschild.org/page5.html

Conway Christian School Conway Schools Greenbrier Schools Mt. Vernon/Enola Schools ... St. Josephs School Submit Information Here Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Arkansas Program: Big Brothers Big Sisters Age: 6 - 15 Contact: Lynn Keith or April Sanders at 336-9505 Where/When: Varies with each match Cost: Free Description: One to one mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with children from single parent homes. "Bigs" and "Littles" enjoy activities such as playing sports, seeing movies, cooking, going over schoolwork, visiting museums, washing the car, taking walks, volunteering in their communities, or just hanging out. Program's goal is to give children an older role model, someone in addition to parents and friends, who can share life experiences and help guide them in the Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County Program: Bob Nabholz Unit Age: 7-18 Contact: Bill Lampe at (501) 329-8849 Where: 1313 Deer Street, Bob Nabholz Unit - When: 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays - Cost: $8 annual membership fee, scholarships available Description: Daily programs offered including computer lab, arts and crafts, game room activities, gym and playground activities. Special activities will include Power Hour (Homework Tutor Program), Leadership Programs and Smart Moves (a drug and alcohol prevention program).

96. Home School Corner and Support Groups arkansas Homeschooling Live Louisiana Louisiana Home EducationNetwork Louisiana Massachusetts Homeschool Organization of parent Educators. 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

97. EMPOWER AMERICA : Education Reform Resources education Reform resources last updated 11/27/2001 Compiled by Nathaniel KoonceGraphic Printer printerfriendly page RECENT ARTICLES IN education REFORM http://www.empoweramerica.org/stories/storyReader$401

ABOUT US Mission Leadership Internships Press Room ... Support Us POLICY ISSUES Education Reform National Security Social Security Reform Tax Reform ... Technology Policy UNITED WE STAND Is our national soul any better a year later? Lesson of 9-11: Never give in to fear and hatred Teaching September 11 A 21st century response to terrorism ... VIEW ALL Education Reform Resources last updated: 11/27/2001 Compiled by Nathaniel Koonce RECENT ARTICLES IN EDUCATION REFORM: Empower America Announces: National Enterprise Zones of Choice Parents or politics? Is our national soul any better a year later? Teaching September 11 ... A Victory for 'Ordered Liberty' EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REFORM ORGANIZATIONS Achieve - best on the web on the development of standards American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) - excellent information on education reform, especially government spending Black Alliance for Educational Options - a quickly-growing grassroots organization with chapters throughout the U.S. dedicated to empowering parents to meet their children's educational needs. Brookings Institution Brown Center on Education Policy - insights from nationally recognized experts on K-12 education Center for Education Reform - top of the line charter school site Character Counts!

98. Official Site For Trumann Public Schools (K-12) ----- Trumann, Arkansas 72472 (Trumann) District philosophy, financial data, board minutes, and school directory.Category Regional North America education School Districts...... Our Philosophy. The Philosophy of education supported by the Trumann School Districtevolves from the needs of contemporary youth and the demands of society. http://wildcat.crsc.k12.ar.us/

ATTENTION: Welcome to the Trumann Public Schools' Web-Site. Additions have been made for more usability. Download printable registration forms for after-school programs and tutoring. Teachers can even check what equipment they are certified to check out. (Laptops, LCD's, SmartBoards, Cameras, etc. Some teachers have review quizzes on-line for student tests. We hope these adjustments makes www.tcats.net a more useful and enjoyable site for everyone. Our Philosophy The Philosophy of Education supported by the Trumann School District evolves from the needs of contemporary youth and the demands of society. Education must change continuously in order to compete with the challenges of tomorrow. In providing equality education in a functional and safe environment, the students must be exposed to the fundamentals of a traditional basic education along with educational programs that range from advanced level instruction can enable our students to function in an ever changing, competitive, industrialized society. The administration and faculty of the Trumann Public Schools realize that to operate under maximum effectiveness our curriculum and teaching methods must change continuously. In order for our students to become successful, productive and responsible citizens, the district must maintain a quality staff under capable leadership attuned to the community.

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