Alabama Parent Education Center

Alabama Parent Education Center
Alabama Parent Education Center

Alabama Parent Training & Info Network for Children with Disabilities

2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

The passage of the 2004, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ushered in a new era of special education reforms focused on results for students. Parents are provided with new options to participate in their children’s education and accountability systems under IDEA and those are aligned with options under No Child Left Behind.

It is more important than ever for parents to have a thorough understanding of the law and its implications in their children’s education.

IDEA - Building the Legacy of IDEA 2004
IDEA
Building the Legacy of IDEA 2004
idea.ed.gov

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.

 

AL PTI NCD

ANDCThe AL PTI NCD project, formerly known as ANCD, provides information and services to Alabama families with children ages birth to twenty-six with disabilities. The program is designed to empower and enable them to work collaboratively with schools and agencies to improve services for their children.

AL PTI NCD provides free information and training to families to assist them in becoming advocates for their children with disabilities. Training is focused on assisting families to effectively access community support and other available resources, understanding special education law, increasing knowledge of and accessing alternative dispute resolution, and increase knowledge of other disability issues.

Services for families include:

  • Individual Consultation to assist families to effectively prepare and participate in their children’s education, IEP, 504, and other educationally related meetings.
  • Workshops and group training to increase technical knowledge of special education, and disabilities.
  • A Resource Library with an array of information on educational issues and parenting resources.
  • A web site that houses information about disabilities, special education, and alternate dispute resolution options. The website also provides useful links to local, state, and national clearinghouses that provide information and services to families with children with disabilities.

AL PTI NCD provides leadership opportunities for families interested in an in-depth technical understanding of
effective disability advocacy. Training is focused on developing leadership skills that will assist them to
improve educational outcomes for all children with disabilities. In the program, each participant:

  • Attends Multiple Sessions.
  • Obtains technical knowledge in community resources, special education, and leadership skills.
  • Develops a Personal Leadership Plan to assist other families in their local community.

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