Special Education Sites
NOTE: These links lead out to web sites that are NOT under SEPTA's control.
Other Special Education Sites
IDEA Practices a national projects funded by the U.S.
Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to deliver a common message about the landmark 1997
reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA Partnerships, working together inform professionals,
families and the public about IDEA '97 and strategies to improve educational results for children and youth with disabilities.
The IDEA Partnerships, represent a network of 105 organizations working together as partners to learn from one another and make changes
to improve special education, build collaboration, cooperation, and communication in the delivery of special education services.
- ASPIIRE — Associations of Service Providers Implementing IDEA Reforms in Education. Builds upon the strengths of 19 associations to assist practitioners in providing positive outcomes for students with disabilities. ASPIIRE utilizes collaboration to observe and learn from service providers in educational settings and translate needs into guidance, accurate resources and training opportunities. Utilizing rapid-response systems and a vast information dissemination network, the ASPIIRE IDEA Partnership acts as a pivot point for distilling complex regulations into effective, research-based practices. The Partnership continually taps the strengths and expertise of its members.
- ILIAD — IDEA Local Implementation by Local Administrators Partnership. Delivers support to the ongoing efforts of local education administrators and leaders. As the country continues to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the ILIAD Partnership brings together the preeminent educational leadership associations and builds upon their strengths and expertise. Together these groups interact to determine multiple vehicles for providing information, proven strategies and technical assistance to school districts in urban, suburban and rural areas.
- FAPE — Families and Advocates Partnerships for Education. Aims to inform and educate families and advocates about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 and promising practices. The FAPE Partnership links families, advocates, and self-advocates to communicate the new focus of IDEA '97. The FAPE Partnership has developed family–friendly curricula and materials addressing the requirements of IDEA '97, positive behavioral supports, new research and other issues of concern to families. These resources are also available in multiple languages through the FAPE Web site. FAPE
- Policymaker Partnership - PMP operates to increase the capacity of policymakers to act as informed change agents who are focused on improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The organizations that partner with PMP have profound influence in promoting excellence and equity for students with disabilities in the public education agenda.
IRSCInternet Resources for Special Children is a non-profit web site, which provides parents, educators, medical professionals and caretakers with information regarding children with disABILITIES. They have links to hundreds of web sites about Disabilities.
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey (SPAN)Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey is a non-profit web site, which provides parents, educators, medical professionals and caretakers with information regarding children with disABILITIES. They have links to hundreds of web sites about Disabilities
Special Education News
National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials
Georgetown University - The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
Parent Pals
Community Connection: Special Needs Parent Resource Group
Disabilities Studies and Services Center (DSSC)
Nanuet Parents Information Network
Life Planning Institute, LLC
disABILITY Sites
National Organization on disAbilities
United Cerebral Palsy
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Children "&" Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, ADD, AD/HD
A.D.D. Plus
Learning Disabilities Assoc
Web Rings
Mom-Advocates Webring
Tour of Centers for Special Kids
The #AutFriends autism support ring
Epilepsy Circle of Support
Dyslexia:ring of disorder
All Children Can Learn!!