The passage of the 2004, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 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. The ANCD project provides information and services to
Alabama families with children ages birth to twenty-six with disabilities, designed to em-
power and enable them to work collaboratively with schools and agencies to improve
services for their children.
ANCD provides free information and training to families designed to assist them in
becoming advocates for their children with disabilities. Trainings are focused on assisting
families to effectively access community supports and other available resources,
understanding special education law, increasing knowledge of and accessing alternative
dispute resolutions, 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 trainings to increase technical knowledge of special education, and
disabilities.
A Resource Library with an array of information on educational issues and parenting
resources.
A Website 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. Trainings are focused on developing
leadership skills that will assist them to improve educational outcomes for all children with
disabilities. 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.
Enrolls in the Alabama Network for Families to receive continued development.
APEC Links:
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. The ANCD project provides information and services to
Alabama families with children ages birth to twenty-six with disabilities, designed to em-
power and enable them to work collaboratively with schools and agencies to improve
services for their children.
ANCD provides free information and training to families designed to assist them in
becoming advocates for their children with disabilities. Trainings are focused on assisting
families to effectively access community supports and other available resources,
understanding special education law, increasing knowledge of and accessing alternative
dispute resolutions, 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 trainings to increase technical knowledge of special education, and
disabilities.
A Resource Library with an array of information on educational issues and parenting
resources.
A Website 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. Trainings are focused on developing
leadership skills that will assist them to improve educational outcomes for all children with
disabilities. 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.
Enrolls in the Alabama Network for Families to receive continued development.
APEC Links:
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