21. 4MyChild Support, Help & Resources State Department of education Special education (see above of delaware/duPont Hospitalfor Children 1600 Rockland Road parent TRAINING AND INFORMATION PROJECTS. http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/staDEL.html

Home About Cerebral Palsy Frequently Asked Questions What Treatments are Available? ... Lifetime Benefits SUPPORT / GETTING HELP / RESOURCES Delaware - State Resources STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION Martha Brooks, Team Leader Exceptional Children and Early Childhood Group Department of Education P.O. Box 1402 Dover, DE 19903 E-mail: mbrooks@state.de.us Web: www.doe.state.de.us/Exceptional_Child/ececehome.htm PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: AGES 3 THROUGH 5 Martha Toomey, 619 Coordinator Exceptional Children and Early Childhood Group Department of Education P.O. Box 1402 Dover, DE 19903 E-mail: mtoomey@state.de.us Web: www.doe.state.de.us/Exceptional_Child/ececehome.htm

22. Parenting Education - Resources For Parent Educators Related resources. Recommended Practices parent education and Support by Dr.Margaret B. Brown, University of delaware Cooperative Extension. http://childparenting.about.com/library/weekly/aa030501a.htm

zfp=-1 About Parenting of K-6 Children Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Parenting of K-6 Children with Kimberly L. Keith Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects BUYER'S GUIDE Before You Buy Top Picks Games for Older Kids ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Parenting Education Resources for Parent Educators More of this Feature Online Classes for Parents Resources for Parent Educators Parenting Education Products and Programs Parenting Education Research and Issues Related Resources Child Discipline Series My Child Has a Problem Parent education has evolved from a didactic teaching model to a relationship and support model. In my work as an Intensive Family Services counselor, I am able to design an individualized parenting skills training for each client. To enhance the effectiveness of group training, parent educators may include support elements in their program. Three Elements of an Effective Parent Education Program Direct Instruction Who is your audience? What are your goals for the program? With these questions in mind, take a look at the various structured programs. There are some good-looking programs available. Order some demo packs or introductory materials to assess the content. Is is research-based? Does it fit your audience? Does it strike a chord with you so that you can be enthusiastic and convincing with the material?

23. Disability Resources In Delaware referrals to services, parentto-parent support and with disabilities in the stateof delaware. SCADA provides training, education and technical assistance on http://www.asel.udel.edu/dati/delagencies.html

Disability Resources in Delaware AARP in Delaware ALS Association (Greater Philadelphia Chapter) 980 Harvest Drive, Suite 105 Blue Bell, PA 19422-1961 The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association offers support to individuals with ALS and their families, information about ALS, and advocacy for ALS research and health care concerns. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter serves Delaware. Association for the Rights of Citizens with Mental Retardation in Delaware serves individuals with mental retardation of all ages. The ARC offers advocates for quality services, information and referrals, job training and placement, case management, and a friend-to-friend program. Call 996-9400 or 736-6140. Autism Society of Delaware P.O. Box 7336 Wilmington, DE 19803-0336 Phone: 302.777.7273 Email: Delautism@aol.com Coordinating Council for Children with DisAbilities provides a coalition of provider agencies, data collection and dissemination, service recommendations, conferences, and training seminars. Phone: 654-6987. DelAWARE is the digital library of Delaware. It provides an online subject guide, full text magazines, government information, library catalogs and information. You can read magazines with a screen reader, look for a job, write to your representative and senators, find out how to start your own business, trace your geneaology and more.

24. CHE&P Education Policy Brief in decision making about instruction and instructional resources. career education,remedial education, parent involvement, scheduling delaware Situation http://www.udel.edu/chep/edbriefs/brief1.html

Education Policy Brief Volume 1, January 1998 Shared Decision Making Relevant Legislation: Title 14, Chapter 8 of the Delaware Code Signed into law by Governor Carper on July 9, 1996 For more information or questions in regards to this Education Policy Brief, contact: Audrey J. Noble, Ph.D. Phone: 302-831-4433 E-mail: ajnoble@udel.edu Rationale: "Most states are moving toward focusing their accountability systems on school performance rather than on compliance with regulations. They are moving away from inputs, such as the amount of time a student must spend in class, and toward a model of using rewards, sanctions and assistance to move schools toward higher levels of performance Advocates of performance-based accountability systems argue that decisions about budgets, employment, instruction and structure should be made at the school level by those involved These people share responsibility for the school’s performance and understand they are accountable when things do not go well." (ECS, 1997, p. 2.) Models of Implementation: Research reveals three broad models of school based management: Community control which involves shifting power from professional educators and boards of education to parent and community groups at the school site;

25. Fairview Parent/Teacher Resource Center sign their name on a card and take home whatever resources they want courtesy of theFriends of Fairview PTO and the delaware parent education Resource Center. http://www.k12.de.us/fairview/fvptrc.htm

F A I R V I E W E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L Home of the "Fairview Senators" Parent/Teacher Resource Center WINNER! State of Delaware Family School Partnership Award, 2nd Place, 2000 Search Our Catalog About the Center Sony PlayStation / Challenge Grant Project Special Events and Announcements About the Center Back to Top The award-winning Parent/Teacher Resource Center at Fairview is one of the best resources for parents in the state of Delaware. The Center offers a variety of books, games, kits, CD-ROMs, videos, flash cards, puzzles and other resources to help parents extend children's opportunities to learn at home. Borrowing is as easy as taking a book out of the libraryparents simply sign their name on a card and take home whatever resources they want for two weeks. Is your child having trouble remembering the alphabet or learning how to add and subtract? Just come and borrow a set of flash cards from the resource center! Does your child love Chutes and Ladders or Scrabble or Monopoly, but you don't have the game at home? We do; borrow a copy from us! Come see what we can do to help you help your child. Location: Fairview Elementary School, Front Lobby

26. Parent Information Centers Across The United States California, The California parental Assistance, resources, education, Networking,and delaware, delaware parent education Resource Center (302) 7628989, Ann http://pplace.org/pircsport.html

Centros de Informacao do Projeto "Goals 2000" A B C D E F G H I J K L M N ... P Q R S T U ... W X Y Z State Organization Contact Alabama Special Education Action Committee, Inc Carol Blades Alaska Alaska Family Partnership Eileen Cummings Arizona Chandler Education Foundation (602) 812-7377 Glenna McCllum-Cloud Arkansas Jones Center for Families Nicholas Long Amerika Samoa Amerika Samoa Humanities Council Lui Tuitele California The California Parental Assistance, Resources, Education, Networking, and Training (PARENT) Center John Wedemeyer Colorado Center for Human Investment Policy Judy Kaufman Connecticut CT Parents Plus Evie Herrmann Delaware Delaware Parent Education Resource Center Ann Altemus D.C. Greater Washington Urban League Audrey Epperson Florida Florida Partnership for Family Involvement in Education Sally Wade Georgia Step by Step PIRC DeIvory Gordon Guam Sanctuary, Inc. (671) 475-7101 Mildred Lujan Hawaii Helenann Lauber Hawaii Pacific Resources for Education and Learning Tim Donahue Idaho Familiy Advocate Program, Inc Pat Stephens Illinois Academic Development Institute Sam Redding Indiana Center for Family, School Community Partnership

27. DSCYF DCMHS Advocacy Resources The parent Information Center of delaware. is a private, non profit organizationfunded by the US and delaware Departments of education, State of http://www.state.de.us/kids/cmh/cmhadvcy.htm

...to their fullest potential Advocacy Resources and Information For Children And Families In Care With The Division Of Child Mental Health Services State Mental Health Agencies For more information about admission, care, treatment, release, and patient follow-up in public or private psychiatric residential facilities, contact your State mental health agencies: For Children Services: Division of Child Mental Health Services Department of Services for Children , Youth and their Families 1825 Faulkland Road Wilmington, DE 19805 Phone: 302-633-2573 Fax: 302-633-2614 Website: http://www.state.de.us/kids/cmhhome.htm For Adult Services: Division of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Department of Health and Social Services 1901 North Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 Phone: 302-577-4460 Fax: 302-577-4484 Each of these organizations has complaint processes in place and can provide information to families about how to make a complaint about services through the state agency system. State Protection and Advocacy Agency Each State has a protection and advocacy agency that receives funding from the Federal Center for Mental Health Services. Agencies are mandated to protect and advocate for the rights of people with mental illnesses and to investigate reports of abuse and neglect in facilities that care for or treat individuals with mental illnesses. These facilities, which may be public or private, include hospitals, nursing homes, community facilities, board and care homes, homeless shelters, jails, and prisons. Agencies provide advocacy services or conduct investigations to address issues that arise during transportation or admission to such facilities, during residency in them, or within 90 days after discharge from them. Contact:

28. DCMO BOCES -- Community Resources -- Delaware Opportunities Inc to strengthen families and improve parent/child interaction. receive counseling mentoring,and education designed to courtesy of the delaware County Chamber of http://www.dcmoboces.com/RESOURCES/delop/proser.htm

Delaware Opportunities Inc. 47 Main Street Delhi, New York 13753 SERVICES Advocacy If you feel you are not getting the help you need from local service agencies, our agency advocate can advise you of your rights and assist you in obtaining services. Advocacy is also provided by staff at our two neighborhood service centers in Walton and Delhi. Big Buddy Provides one on one role models and group activities for children ages 5-14. The program stresses cooperative learning and recreation and offers positive social and educational experiences for participants. Car Seat Loaner Project (DORITE) Lends car seats to low income families and provides training on the use and importance of car restraints for all passengers. Located at the WIC office, 146 Main Street, Delhi, (607) 746-3935. Clothing Distribution Free and inexpensive used clothing and household items are available at our neighborhood service centers. All donations are greatly appreciated. Clothing can be dropped off at the Delhi or Walton neighborhood service centers. Community Food and Nutrition Our Nutrition Advocate helps people apply for Food Stamps and WIC through application assistance, transportation, and advocacy. The program promotes participation in and expansion of school breakfast and lunch programs and summer food service programs in Delaware County.

29. Links: Intergenerational Resources The delaware parent education Resource Center is part of Child, Inc. This agencyprovides resources to families and educators in an effort to help families http://www.dsaapd.com/ig.htm

Useful Links: Intergenerational Information AARP AARP's Welfare Reform and Grandparents This website contains very useful information about benefit programs for grandparents raising grandchildren (http://www.aarp.org/getans/consumer/welfare.html) ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services Factsheet ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services supports service providers and families through training, technical assistance, evaluation, and research. This organization's web site includes a factsheet entitled "Respite Services to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren." (http://www.chtop.com/ARCH/archfs45.htm) This web site contains information on ADD and ADHP (attention deficit hyperactivity) for many different groups of people. A good resource to review the literature and read what is the latest in this field. (http://add.about.com) Child Welfare League of America The Child Welfare League of America is an association of over 1,000 public and nonprofit agencies that assist abused and neglected children and their families. Check out the positive parenting tips. (http://www.cwla.org) Delaware Cooperative Extension New Castle County The Delaware Cooperative Extension program in New Castle County provides child care workshops and other information for caregivers (http://ag.udel.edu/ncc)

30. Res By Topic delaware Links, Dental Health, Developmental Preschool, Developmental Money Management,parent education and Support, Poverty, resources to help you in your job, http://ag.udel.edu/extension/fam/resources/resbytopic.htm

Resources by Topic - Scroll down to find the topic area you are interested in. Resources for Delaware State Strengthening Staff (Access restricted to DE State Strengthening Staff) CYFERNET Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network Abuse and Neglect Adolescence Adolescent Pregnancy Advocacy ... Youth at Risk This web site is maintained by Patricia Tanner Nelson Cooperative Extension, University of Delaware and was last updated on

31. Charter School Law - Delaware Charter Schools Page Ten resources State resources Complete List of resources Book Store Law delawareOpen Meeting Law A parent's Guide to RECENT delaware education NEWS STORIES. http://charterschoolaw.com/delaware.htm

CharterSchooLaw.com Delaware Charter School Resources NAVIGATION Top Ten Resources State Resources Complete List of Resources Book Store ... Home RECOMMENDED READING Check out this 5 star book! For more charter school books, visit the book store LINKS TO IMPORTANT CHARTER SCHOOL SITES Delaware Department of Education Delaware Department of Education's Charter School Page The Center For Education Reform's Delaware Charter School Page Delaware State Edcuation Association's Charter School Page ... Focus on the Kids RECENT DELAWARE EDUCATION NEWS STORIES

32. Charter School Law - State Charter School Resources delaware delaware Department of education The Delware Charter School Law A parent'sGuide to delaware Charter Schools Focus on the Kids. http://charterschoolaw.com/state.htm

CharterSchooLaw.com State Charter School Resources Our collection of state charter school and education reform resources. NAVIGATION Top Ten Resources State Resources Complete List of Resources Book Store ... Home RECOMMENDED READING Check out this 5 star charter school book! For more charter school books, visit the book store This collection is organized alpabetically by state. The resources are listed, where avaiable, in the following order: - Department of Education's Main Page - Department of Education's Charter School Page - Text of the Charter School Law - Other State Specific Charter School Resources General State Resources State-by-State Charter School Law Rankings School Reformers' State Resource Directory State Departments of Education Alabama Alabama does not allow charter schools Alabama Department of Education Alaska Alaska Department of Education Alaska Department of Education' Charter School Page Alaska's Charter School Law Arizona Arizona Department of Education Arizona Department of Education's Charter Schools Page The Arizona Charter School Law Guide to Arizona's Charter School Marketplace ... Morrison Institute for Public Policy Arkansas Arkansas Department of Education The Arkansas Charter School Law Arkansas Rules and Regulations Governing Charter Schools California California Department of Education California State Board of Education The California Charter School Law California Network of Educational Charters ... The Charter School Project Colorado Colorado Department of Education Colorado Department of Education's Charter School Page The Colorado Charter School Law Colorado Charter School Information Packet and Handbook ... Colorado League of Charter Schools Connecticut

33. Resources parent Information Center of delaware, Inc., 700 disabilities benefit more fullyfrom their education. delaware Assistive Technology Initiative, Center for http://www.dsadelaware.com/resources.htm

Down Syndrome Association of Delaware Mentor Program To develop and maintain a strong and effective Mentoring Program that will provide a means to bond new parents with parents who have experience, a positive attitude, and forward thinking on the ABILITIES of children with Down syndrome. The mentoring family would be expected to make phone calls to and/or visit a new family in order to fully meet the new family’s needs. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or if you are interested in receiving the support of a mentoring family. Please give any Board member a call, an e-mail or request more information on line. Gymboree - music and play for children zero+ to five years old There are four sites in the area with locations in Wilmington, Pike Creek, Bear and Middletown, DE. Classes are forty-five minutes. Each session lasts 9 weeks except for the winter session, which is 15 weeks long. Music plays throughout class, gross and fine motor activities scheduled on a weekly theme. Circle time around a parachute for last 15 minutes encourages face-to-face socialization and participating as a group.

34. INTERNET SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES: Non-Profit Resource Centers: Parent Networ A parent Training Information Center (PTI) covering all of New York stateexcept for New York City 250 delaware Avenue Suite 3 Buffalo, NY 14202. http://www.iser.com/parentnetwork-NY.html

A Parent Training covering all of New York state except for New York City 250 Delaware Avenue Suite 3 Buffalo, NY 14202 Tel: (716) 853-1570 1-800-724-7408 (NY Only) Fax: (716) 853-1574 E-mail: parentnetworkcenter@webt.com Our Mission: Parents helping parents create a partnership with professionals so that children and adults with disabilities reach their full potential. A PTI is an organization staffed by experienced parents who have been trained to bring up to date information to: families with children with disabilities professionals who work with such families members of the community who are interested in improving the quality of life for the people with disabilities ISER Home First Steps Planning Navigating ... advocacy

35. UCP Channels - Education: Resources The Fathers Network. The parent Information Center of delaware. The Preemie Place.Products. Publications. Scholarships. Special education. Support Groups. http://www.ucpa.org/ucp_channelsub.cfm/1/12/76/national,Parents

Education Employment Housing Transportation ... Travel Your UCP: National April 07, 2003 Education sponsored by: Resources National Resources Accessibility Accredidation Americans with Disabilities Act Arts ... Wish Organizations Education For Educators For Families The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Scholarships / Funding ... Resources Find Your Local UCP Enter your Zip Code to find your local UCP services and resources. Enter Your Zip Code: Discussion Group LEARN ABOUT UCP: About UCP Donate! Corporate Sponsors Public Policy ... SEND THIS ARTICLE TO A FRIEND 1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 800-872-5827/202-776-0406 TTY: 202-973-7197 Fax: 202-776-0414 E-Mail: webmaster@ucp.org Affiliate Center Entrance [password required] Terms of Usage

36. About The California Parent Center The California parent Center (parental Assistance, resources, education, Networking,and delaware, delaware parent education Resource Ctr (302) 7628989, Corinne http://parent.sdsu.edu/pirc_aboutcpc.htm

Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRC's) In The United States Listed below are over 50 Parental Information Resource Centers across the United States. PIRC's are funded by the US. Department of Education to assist parents in obtaining information they need to help their children achieve academically. Most PIRCs have websites with excellent information for parents. Just click on the state and you will be automatically taken their website State Organization Director Alabama Special Education Action Committee, Inc. Carol Blades Alaska Alaska Family Partnership John Regitano Arizona Chandler Education Foundation Glenna McCllum-Cloud Arkansas Jones Center for Families Nicholas Long Amerika Amerika Samoa Humanities Council Samoa Lui Tuitele California The California PARENT Center (Parental Assistance, Resources, Education, Networking, and Training)

37. TRI Online! Disability Links - Parent Advcocacy/Special Education DREDF California. Exceptional Family Support, education and Advocacy Center -California. CPAC - Connecticut. parent Information Center (PIC) - delaware. http://www.taconicresources.net/resources/pa-ed.shtml

TRI Online! Web Site Menu: [an error occurred while processing this directive] Parent Advocacy/Special Education Links to web sites about parent advocacy, special education, resources, organizations, SSI, insurance. Quick Menu: Click on any menu link to jump to that section of the page. General Resources Medicaid/SSI/Insurance IDEA Education/Special Ed ... Adaptive Toys General Resources: Exceptional Parent Magazine TRI Online! Bookstore - Books About Self-Advocacy. The Parent Advocate News. The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. ... HipMag Online. Interactive web site for deaf children. Internet Resources for Special Children. For all the Special Kids of the World. The Family Village. Children with Disabilities. ... Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 1. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 2. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Site 3. The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. Section 504 Regulations. Neighborhood Legal Services: New York State Guidelines to Allow for the Transfer of Assistive Technology When a Student Moves from School Jurisdiction to Higher Education, Other Human Services Agency or Employment. Resources for Disabled and Special Needs Children. ... The Association for Special Kids. An organization that helps families with special needs children set up individual financial plans. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Parents' Guide to the Development of Preschool Children with Disabilities: Resources and Services.

38. Maryland Education Resources For People With Disabilities And Their Families Head Start programs in delaware, the District of County Public Schools SpecialEducation page - Phone Caroline County parent resources Guide - Phone 410-479 http://www.linc.org/resedu.html

Maryland Education and Day Care Resources for People with Disabilities The Arc of Montgomery County (The Arc, MC) - offers AFTER ALL, an after school enrichment program for pre-teens and teenagers with disabilities in an inclusive community setting at The Boys and Girls Club of Silver Spring. This year-round program is open all day on school holidays. For more information, call 301-681-4623 or 310-984-5792. BUILDING BRIDGES PROJECT - This program increases the availability of child care options for children with disabilities and their families by providing training and support to families and community child care providers. Families and child care providers can call the Building Bridges coordinator directly to be eligible for this service at 301-294-4953 or 301-984-5777. FAMILY, INFANT AND CHILD CARE CENTER (FICCC) - specialized child care for infants and children with medical conditions, from six weeks to five years old. For more information, call 301-279-2165. KARASIK CHILD CARE CENTER - an enrichment program providing year-round full- and part-time care for children of preschool and elementary school age with and without special care needs. For more information, call 301-593-0444. MONTGOMERY PRIMARY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER (MPAC) - a nonpublic, nonprofit, special education program for children (ages 2 to 8) who have identified developmental delays. MPAC also provides specialized instruction to children in Montgomery County with autism through the Collaborative Autism Preschool Program (CAPP. For more information, call 301-593-3797. For more information, call 301-593-3797.

39. Deaf Resources Directory - ADVOCACY / PARENT GROUPS This parent helping parent organization provides support The states are delaware,Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West to Top of Page education LAW CENTER http://www.captionlit.com/resource/res01.htm

INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVOCACY / PARENT GROUPS ASSISTIVE DEVICES AUDIOLOGICAL/SPEECH SERVICES CULTURAL / ENTERTAINMENT ... SOCIAL SERVICES THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COUNCIL OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 4031 Ludlow Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Voice/TTY (215) 895-5601 This on-line directory is provided by Caption*Lit , A Philadelphia-based video captioning company! ADVOCACY/ PARENT GROUPS A G Bell Association American Society for Deaf Children Center for Disability Law and Policy Dept.of Health and Human Services ... Phila. Chapter of Black Deaf Advocates ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007-2778 TTY: (202) 337-5221 VOICE: (202) 337-5220 FAX: (202) 337-8314 Membership@agbell.org www.agbell.org AG Bell is a membership organization and information center on pediatric hearing loss, advocating the use of technology to maximize the use of technology to maximize residual hearing, written and spoken language, and speechreading skills. AG Bell provides ongoing support and advocacy for parents and professionals. Return to Top of Page AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN P.O. Box 3355

40. American Lung Association Of Delaware - Teachers Corner Resources prevention policies and programs also includes parent guide. Association for Health,Physical education, Recreation and de.us/dhss/dhss.htm delaware Division of http://www.alade.org/whatwedo/teacherscorner/resources.htm

Resources TEACHERS CORNER Lesson Plans Learning Activities Fact Sheets Educational Standards Resources Success Stories Web Sites: www.state.de.us/drugfree/data.htm Drug free Delaware site http://directory.google.com/Top/Health/Substance_Abuse/Tobacco a global site that has links to CDC and more http://search.msn.com/results.asp?=storytellerdesign keep scrolling on this extensive site http://healthteacher.com/lessonguides/tobacco Links to national and Delaware health education standards http://eric-web.tc.columbia.edu/guides/pg17.html Guide to youth smoking prevention policies and programs also includes parent guide www.tobaccofreekids.org Good kids site - lots of links www.thetruth.com Delaware Web Sites Delaware Health Education Curriculum Framework (DOE website) Delaware Healthy Kids Network http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/impact.htm Delaware Impact Coalition http://www2.lib.udel.edu/subj/phed/internet.htm Delaware Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance www.HENOD.org

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