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Extractions: August 30, 1999 North Carolina State Schools Superintendent Michael Ward addressed the forum that was convened by Senator Edwards to focus on recent changes in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Also headlining the conference were two senior administrators from the U.S. Department Education: Judith Heumann, the assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitation services, and Joleta Reynolds, the acting deputy director of special education programs. In a partnership with states and local school districts, an Education Department program will provide $114 million this school year for services to more than 165,000 North Carolina school-age children with disabilities. Another $21 million is earmarked for related services to infants, toddlers and pre-school children with special needs. "Through enlightened approaches to educating disabled children, we have learned that many children with disabilities can achieve more than we ever believed possible," Senator Edwards said. "Congress reformed the program in 1997 to make the act more flexible and less bureaucratic, but it may not have gone far enough. That is one of the reasons I convened this forum," he told teachers and parents attending the workshop.
Extractions: POSTED: Dec. 28, 2002 12:34 p.m. Children with severe disabilities used to be hidden away, shut up in their homes and rarely seen by anyone outside their families, or they were consigned to institutions where they lived out their lives without ever being part of a normal home life. Parents like Dana Hartis, whose son, Ethan Gray, has Down syndrome and autism, who were unwilling to relinquish their beloved children to an uncertain fate in the hands of strangers, had no place to turn for help except family and friends. In the last 30 years, we've made some progress in our understanding of the great gift such children bring to those who are willing to accept it, not only to those within their families, but to all who come to know them. They help us comprehend what life is about at its most intense and precious, the deepest bonds of love, selfless and unconditional. They teach us to re-evaluate our priorities. As they themselves are challenged, they challenge us to grow and find new strength and wisdom within ourselves. They teach us to live in the present and they bring the purest joy, offered up in a moment of shared humor or special trust. If we fail children like these, what is the purpose of being a civilized society?
Extractions: Home Textbooks Books Music ... Product Support Joe P. Sutton, Ph.D. Educating mildly disabled students has not been a high priority item on the educational agendas of many private Christian schools. In fact, recent studies show that special education in Christian schools is almost nonexistent, where only between 8 and 16 percent of Christian schools nationwide operate formal programs (Carver, 1989; Sutton, in press). With the emphasis placed on disabled persons in the Scripture (Sutton, 1990) however, most Christian educators would probably agree that our schools must do more in providing for the needs of mildly disabled students through formal special education programs. Another reason why we should be more concerned about the needs of mildly disabled students is that we are finding more of these students cropping up in regular classrooms. Hallahan, McNergney, Sutton (1989) report that in today's schools it would not be uncommon to find two to four mainstreamed mildly disabled students in regular classrooms of 25 to 30 students. The concept of mainstreaming presumes that mildly disabled students have received some direct services for their disabilities from special educators in either resource or self-contained special education classrooms prior to being reintegrated into regular classrooms. Although the lack of special education programs precludes significant mainstreaming efforts in Christian schools at the present time, the potential for finding mildly disabled students in regular classrooms is still there. The only difference is that many mildly disabled students in Christian schools simply have not been formally identified as yet.
Extractions: Independent (Private) Schools The Cape Fear region's private schools offer curricula and activities for children from preschool to high school. While tuition and expenses are the responsibility of the parent or guardian, most of these schools offer financial aid or easy-pay plans. In many cases, having more than one child in a particular school allows a discount on tuition for other children within the same family. All private schools aren't listed here, but the following list suggests some alternatives to public education. Cape Fear Academy Cape Fear Academy is the dominant secular private school in the region. Established in 1967, this coeducational day school is open to students interested in a traditional, challenging, college-preparatory education. The program offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum within a stimulating learning environment. The academy's mission statement, "To be a learning community sharing a commitment to respect, integrity and academic excellence," forms the framework for student life at the school as well as fostering a spirit of unity and high ideals. Close relationships with teachers are encouraged. There are approximately 530 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students participate in half-day programs, with after-school care available. The Lower School comprises pre-kindergarten through grade 5. Instruction by professional faculty includes art, music, science, foreign language (Spanish), drama, computer science and physical education.
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Extractions: Woodard, et al. The North Carolina Department of Corrections (DOC) forced prison inmates to take psychotropic drugs without any due process safeguards. CLA and co-counsel filed a class action on behalf of this population. Result: In a consent decree the DOC agreed to new substantive and procedural safeguards for inmates. Baugh v. Woodard, et al. DOC regularly transferred prison inmates to psychiatric hospitals without due process. A class action was filed on behalf of these inmates. Result: District Court order required the DOC to develop and implement a mental health transfer policy which incorporated due process safeguards demanded by CLA and co-counsel. Willie M. et al North Carolina children with mental disabilities who exhibited aggressive behaviors received inadequate habilitation services. CLA filed a class action on behalf of these children and successfully settled the case. Result: Approximately 1200 North Carolina children per year now receive appropriate mental health and educational services Thomas S.
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Extractions: May 13, 1998 Thank you for providing me an opportunity to appear before you today to demonstrate the effects on just one district in response to the 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to herein as IDEA. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is the 25 th largest school district in the United States with a school-aged population of approximately 96,000. Children with disabilities currently number nearly 11,000 which represents more than 11% of the total school population. It should be noted that our special education population is currently growing at nearly three times the rate of the regular education population in our district. It is the expectation of our community that we provide a high quality education to all students. As you know, the funding for special education programs is the shared responsibility of federal, state, and local school districts. Our special education budget is $39.7 million. Funding sources for this budget, in rank order, are comprised of 62% state funds, 19% local funds, and 14% federal funds. Congress passed Public Law 94-142 in 1975 with the intent of paying 40% of the national average excess cost of special education by 1981. This goal has never been realized. Let me illustrate one such struggle. "Kevin" was a typical 3-year old child until he was involved in a tragic auto accident. The accident did not affect his intellectual functioning. However, the accident left Kevin paralyzed from the neck down, totally dependent on life-support systems and an electric wheelchair.
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Extractions: Don't miss our long-term care website with links to lots of helpful information. At DHHS, we help children and youth with disabilities to live up to their potential. We serve the needs of people with disabilities by... Serving children and youth with disabilities Promoting independent living Providing residential services for the disabled around the state. Coordinating early intervention efforts for deaf or hearing impaired children. We reach out to families of these children to lessen the lag in language and social development often experienced by deaf children. [ Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. Improving services to children who are deaf or blind by coordinating early intervention efforts with other state agencies and by providing comprehensive outreach services to families of deaf children through specialized family resource centers. [ Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing;
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Extractions: Home Community Resources County Map/GIS Employment ... Links Select a County Office... Union County Board of Commissioners Animal Control Board of Elections Communications Cooperative Extension Economic Development Emergency Management Finance Fire Services General Services GIS Health Dept. Information Systems Inspections Internal Auditor Legal Dept. Library Personnel Planning Public Schools Public Works Purchasing Register of Deeds Risk Management Sheriff's Office Social Services Tax Administration Transportation Veteran's Services Adult Services Children's Service Child Protective Svcs Day Care Svcs ... Work Permits Contact Information Roy Young, Director
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Extractions: Links to Special Needs Sites and US and Canadian School Sites Link Description Dyslexia, the Gift Davis Dyslexia Association International The US Department of Education U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC This index lists U.S. Department of Education programs by title and general category The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based resource centers dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assisstive, and information technologies. Centers can be found all across the US. The Canadian School Network with other links to Provincial Educational Networks Canadian Universities Canadian High Schools Canadian Elementary Schools National Adult Literacy Database Inc.
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Extractions: Jane Young, Director of Educational Services, has been named as one of the "Best in the Business" in the June 2000 special awards issue of Corrections Today Dr. Young is one of 17 correction employees chosen from correctional jurisdictions across the nation to receive this honor. Selected from thousands of nominations received by the magazines screening committee, Dr. Young was chosen in recognition of "outstanding professionalism and dedication" in the performance of her position duties. In remarking on the award, Secretary Theodis Beck stated, "Jane Youngs incredible enthusiasm is obvious to everyone she comes in contact with Her efforts to help inmates get an education are innumerable. She is definitely deserving of this award." Dr. Jane Young
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Extractions: News Releases NC TEACH Program Information Program Overview Frequently Asked Questions Host Universities Event Calendar ... News Releases/Media Info NC TEACH Participants Obtaining Licensure in NC Initial Licensure Program Praxis Testing Requirements Obtaining a Teaching Position Admissions Apply to NC TEACH Eligibility Requirements 2001 Student Body Profile Tuition ... Financial Aid Teaching Resources Literature Online Resources Other Resources for Teachers Contact NC TEACH Contact Information for NC TEACH FOR RELEASE: March 8, 2002 SUBJECT(S): Education, Jobs, Northeastern NC Public Schools, ECU CONTACT: Lori Britt, public relations (919) 962-4562 / (866) 998-3233 (toll free) THE JOURNEY FROM CAREER TO CLASSROOM A ten-year veteran paramedic, Lysa Kosak, went back to school in 1997 and earned a BS in Biology from ECU with the hopes of pursuing a career as a doctor. But one year of medical school made her re-assess what she really wanted. "While studying, I realized I had attained my goal, but my heart was not in my studies. My peers were competitive and uncaring. I took a leave of absence to consider my future options," says Kosak. With the encouragement of mentors, family and friends, she decided to look into teaching and became a substitute teacher for Pitt County Schools in the fall of 1999. "Those experiences allowed me to experiment with different grade levels and subjects. My science background and personality seemed best suited to the high school environment. I felt like I had 'come home.'"
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Extractions: Provides online resources and professional development opportunities for educators and parents of students with special needs. SNOW is hosted by the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre at the University of Toronto and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education through the Provincial Schools Branch. Provincial Demonstration Schools
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