The Resource Storeroom - Education & IEPs  

Resources listed alphabetically with Colorado resources listed first  

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♦  Parent Wisdom  ♦  Where Do I Start? (PDF)  ♦  

  ♦  General Disability Resources  ♦  Specific Disability Resources  ♦   

♦  Early Childhood  ♦  Transition & Adult  ♦  Parenting  ♦  Childcare  ♦   

♦  Education & IEPs  ♦  IDEA   ♦  Advocacy & Legal Resources  ♦   

♦  Health Care & Medical Resources  ♦  Mental Health Resources  ♦   

♦  Medicaid, Waivers & SSI  ♦  Financial Planning  ♦   

♦  Equipment  & Technology  ♦  Recreation & Toys  ♦  Misc Services  ♦   

Decision for Federal Complaint - IEP offer from the School District must be sufficiently specific so that the services provided and resources committed are clear.

Resource on Bullying

Bully Police Colorado - Help for parents dealing with bullying.

CDE Special Education Services Unit

Colorado K-12 Academic Content Standards

Colorado School Accountability Report (click on "Accountability Reports" in the left-hand margin) - Learn about a school's academic performance, CSAP results, safety/discipline incidents, student/teacher ratio, teacher qualifications, how taxpayer dollars are spent.

CSAPs - Information on the Colorado Student Assessment.

CSEAC - State level committee mandated by federal and state law whose members are interested in the education of children/youth with disabilities.

Early Childhood Transition Wisdom - Transitioning from Part B to Part C (PDF file)

Extended School Year Services - ESY (CDE PDF file)

Grading - CDE Fast Facts (PDF file)

Homeschooling - FAQ, copy of the law associated with homeschooling, listing of some home school support groups around the state.

Kara's Voice - Communication workbook by Colorado parent.

Project Participate - Provides families, educators, administrators and therapists with simple strategies to increase the active participation of students with disabilities in school programs.

Mediation Brochure from CDE

PEAK Parent Center - Colorado's Parent Training and Information Center offering education and training for on IDEA. *P2P Supporter

Searchable online guide to Private and Public Schools (note: requires $20 registration fee)

  Special Education Services and Homeschooling

Various Articles on IEPs by advocate, Desiree Vandelac

Assessment and Accommodations - Practical tools and resources designed to help educators and families determine appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.

Behavior Advisor - THOUSANDS of tips on managing student behavior and step-by-step directions for implementing standard interventions.  Also a bulletin board on which you can post disciplinary concerns and receive suggestions from teachers.

CAUSE - Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special Education dedicated to helping parents work with schools to secure the educational success of children with disabilities and special needs.

Extended School Year Services - ESY (Wrightslaw)

FAPE - Family & Advocates Partnership for Education project which aims to inform and educate families and advocates about the IDEA and promising practices.

How to Request a 1-1 Paraprofessional

Inclusion - Programs about Inclusive Education and Community Life

IEP Tips - Great website with lots of good information, links and details. Check it out!

Making Technology Part of Your Back-to-School Planning

News on NCLB and Children with Disabilities

OSEP - The Office of Special Education Programs, dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21. OSEP develops a wide range of research-based products, publications, and resources to assist states, local district personnel, and families to improve results for students with disabilities.

OSERS - The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

OT, PT, Adapted PE FAQ (CDE - pdf)

Our Children Left Behind - An information resource for students, parents, and organizations concerned about Congressional activities reauthorizing IDEA.

PACER Center - Parent Advocacy Coalition for educational rights.

Partnering with Your Child’s School: A Guide for Parents (information and resources for families of children with health and/or mental health care needs).

Parent Patch - Parents & educator resources.

PEER - Parents engaged in education reform.

Section 504 The civil rights of students with hidden disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

10 Tips: How to Use IDEA 2004 to improve child's education from Wrightslaw.

Wrightslaw - Information about special education law and advocacy.