General Resources for Parents
The ARC’s Child Care Settings
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This site contains many answers to questions
concerning early care and education for preschoolers. There is information on the
Americans with Disabilities Act as well as other resources to
answer additional questions.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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This
article has answers to ‘who’ is teaching children with special needs, including the
preparation and background of a typical special
education teacher and the range of abilities of children that early childhood special
education (ECSE) teachers are licensed to teach.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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A
simplified and accurate Q&A format to understand the sources of preschool funding
for children with disabilities. Easy reading and
informative. Web site will help parents to remain current on topics in early childhood
special education.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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This
site is useful to parents in reviewing the eligibility requirements for special education
services for children ages 3-5 in each state. Just
click on a state and find contact information for people who can answer questions
about eligibility or services, parent training courses and
resources that might be available, and much more.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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The
article accessible through this NICHCY link provides valuable information for parents
about sources of support, the importance of early
intervention and special education, and related information about special education.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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The
article accessible through this NICHCY link highlights parent training and includes
‘real-life’ stories of how Parent Training
Centers have had an impact on parent and child with special needs.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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The
article accessible through this NICHCY link provides good information for parents
who have a child with a disability. The article discusses the
evaluation process under IDEIA, why there is an evaluation process prior to eligibility
for special education services, and other useful
information for parents pertaining to their child with special needs.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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This
website includes a “Parents Page” and includes many publications full of helpful information
for parents who are raising a child with
special needs.
Beach Center on Disability University of Kansas
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The article accessible through this link
focuses on creating connections and forming relationships between families and professionals.