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D200’s Fees with regard to students receiving special education services
(SEA’s email to members dated August 22, 2011)
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwRej6QnmireZTc0MGUxNjctMDU3OC00MzBkLTg4ZGUtOTQ5ZDhiMDBiODk2&hl=en_US
Participation of Students with Disabilities in Extracurricular Activities
(SEA’s email to members dated July 19, 2011)
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwRej6QnmireNzI3MDQ5NTMtNWQzNy00NzIxLTkxMjEtZGQ5ZDAzNjE2ZTEz&hl=en_US
Observing your child in the classroom
(SEA’s email to members dated March 21, 2010)
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwRej6QnmireMTRlY2NhMjEtNzIzMi00NjFhLWIzMDktNTIyMTU3NjRhODA0&hl=en_US
Local School District Information
OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 97:
D97 Special Education Procedures (01-2011):
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwRej6QnmireNTBkMWE0NzAtMzVlMC00MjY5LTllYzQtMDk4YTJlMTIzNWQy&hl=en_US
District 97 School Board:
D97board@op97.org
District 97 Director of Special Education:
Mike Padavic
mpadavic@op97.org
708-524-3030
District 97 Superintendent:
Albert G. Roberts
aroberts@op97.org
708-524-5830 ext. 3004
OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT 200
(OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL):
D200 Special Education Procedures (02-04-11):
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwRej6QnmireNTBiMTJmOWEtNjdmOS00OGU3LWI4MTUtNWY5YjNlN2E5ZWQy&hl=en_US
District 200 School Board:
boe@oprfhs.org
District 200 Director of Special Education:
Tina Halliman
thalliman@oprfhs.org
708-434-3106
District 200 Superintendent:
Steven Isoye
sisoye@oprfhs.org
708-434-3211
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Information
Special Ed Parent’s Guide:
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/pdfs/parent_guide_english.pdf
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Contact Info:
866-262-6663
http://webprod1.isbe.net/contactisbe/
ISBE’s memo about Extended School Year (ESY) Services:
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/pdfs/memo_esy_01.pdf
ISBE’s policy statement on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE):
http://www.isbe.net/spec-ed/pdfs/lre_policy.pdf
ISBE’s memo about the Development of IEPS for Students with Autism:
http://www.isbe.net/spec-ed/pdfs/guidance_asd_08-1.pdf
Local and State Disability Resources
Arc of Illinois
http://www.thearcofil.org/
The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.
Aspire
http://www.aspireofillinois.org/
Aspire is a leader in services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Aspire is committed to assisting any person in need of our services, regardless of the severity of their disability or their ability to pay.
Community Support Services
http://www.communitysupportservices.org/
CSS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Whether we’re providing in-home assistance to families in need or helping young adults find and transition into jobs, our services help keep our communities strong and our families empowered.
One Place for Special Needs
http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/
One Place for Special Needs is an information network and social community that allows the disability community to share resources and make connections in their own neighborhood. And a place where those who actively work with those who have disabilities can let families learn about their products, programs and services.
Exceptional Parent
http://www.eparent.com/
The trusted resource for the special needs community… across the lifespan.
Harrisburg Project
A search engine for therapeutic schools:
https://www.hbug.k12.il.us/pfs/
Special Ed and Disability Fact Sheets:
http://www.equipforequality.org/resourcecenter/advocacybytopic.php
Special Ed and Disability Handouts
(Some may be specific to Minnesota):
http://www.pacer.org/publications/specedrights.asp
Wrightslaw
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY:
Illinois Assistive Technology Program:
http://www.iltech.org/
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS:
Autism Science Foundation:
http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org/
Autism Speaks:
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
OASIS @ MAP:
http://aspergersyndrome.org/
TACA:
http://www.tacanow.org/
Tony Attwood:
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
BEHAVIOR:
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs):
http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c79.pdf
Self-Management for Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders:
http://isc.sagepub.com/content/43/3/150.full.pdf
The Cycle of Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns in Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities
http://www.isec2005.org.uk/isec/abstracts/papers_m/myles_b.shtml
BULLYING:
Bullying Article:
http://www.abilitypath.org/areas-of-development/learning--schools/bullying/articles/walk-a-mile-in-their-shoes.pdf
LEARNING DISABILITIES:
LD Online:
http://www.ldonline.org/
National Center for Learning Disabilities:
http://www.ncld.org/
POST-SECONDARY RESOURCES:
The Midwest Alliance:
http://stemmidwest.org/
Resources for students with disabilities in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin interested in exploring academic and career possibilities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Post-Secondary Resources:
http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1227284193586.html
Adults: Becoming the Directors of Their Own Treatment Teams and Treatment Plans
http://www.socialthinking.com/images/stories/pdf_files/Adults-direct-treatment-plan.pdf
RESPITE:
Illinois Respite Coalition:
http://www.illinoisrespite.org/
SOCIAL SKILLS:
Social Thinking:
http://www.socialthinking.com/what-is-social-thinking/michelles-blog