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Teresa Goodson
AL PTI NCD Director
tgoodson@alabamaparentcenter.com
KaTrina Wellborn
Secretary
kwellborn@alabamaparentcenter.com
Marilyn Mann
AL PTI NCD Staff
mmann@alabamaparentcenter.com
Karen Wisenbaker
AL PTI NCD Staff
wisenbaker@alabamaparentcenter.com
Ann Sloane
AL PTI NCD Staff
asloane@alabamaparentcenter.com
Lorraine Barnes
AL PTI NCD Staff
lbarnes@alabamaparentcenter.com
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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.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.
The
ANCD project 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.
ANCD 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.
ANCD 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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This site was produced in whole or in part with funds from the U.S. Department of Education,Office of Innovation and Improvement, Parental Information and Resource Center program, under Grant # 84.310A. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Education, any other agency of the U.S. government, or any other source.