Resources

  • Progress in the General Curriculum Statewide Network https://projects.esc20.net/page/pgc.home
  • Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports The technical assistance center on positive behavioral interventions and supports has been established to give schools capacity- building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school wide disciplinary practices. http://www.pbis.org/
  • Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html?src=mr
  • National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) NSTTAC provides information and resources related to secondary transition education, services and post- school outcomes. http://www.nsttac.org/
  • National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) The mission of NDSS is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. http://www.ndss.org/
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children birth through age eight. http://www.naeyc.org/
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas NAMI Texas has a variety of Education and support directed to mental health consumers, family members, friends, professionals, and the community at large address the mental health needs of Texans http://www.namitexas.org/
  • Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process The The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Process is a template in an electronic format that summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic. http://framework.esc18.net/display/Webforms/LandingPage.aspx
  • International Dyslexia Association (IDA) The IDA is dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia and their families. http://www.interdys.org/
  • Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA) EFA works to ensure people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; to improve how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; and to promote research for a cure. http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
  • Education Service Center Region 11 ESC Region XI is one of 20 education http://www.esc11.net/
  • ECI of Tarrant & Parker Counties (ECI) ECI is a statewide program for families with children, birth through three, with disabilities and developmental delays. http://www.mhmrtc.org/ECI/
  • Easter Seals Easter Seals provides services for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. http://www.easterseals.com/
  • Disability.gov Disability.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. https://www.disability.gov/
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) The mission of CFF is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. http://www.cff.org/
  • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and /or the gifted. http://www.cec.sped.org/
  • Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) CHADD provides education. Advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD http://www.chadd.org/
  • Autism Society of America (ASA) The mission of the ASA is improving the lives of all affected by autism http://www.autism-society.org/
  • ARC of Texas The ARC of Texas is committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and make the choices which affect their lives. http://www.thearcoftexas.org/
  • American Speech -Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Making effective communication a human right, accessible and achievable for all. http://www.asha.org/default.htm
  • American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  http://www.aamr.org/