New Resources From USDOE: OSEP
Check out these NEW Resources from the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
Truancy: Door to Criminal Justice System
“Research has … shown that the minute a youth sets foot in detention or lockup, he or she has a 50 percent chance of entering the criminal justice system as an adult.” – Robert Listenbee, administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. University of Tennessee law professor Dean Rivkin argues that prosecuted…
Early Intervention & Delays in Children
Nashville Parent, November 2015 edition has an article on pages 28-29 on Early Intervention and Delays in Children. This article includes a First Year Growth Guide as well as Early Indicators for Learning Disabilities chart.
Henegar Counseling Center
Comprehensive Christian Counseling and Assessment Services For more than 30 years, Henegar Counseling Center has provided quality professional help grounded the Christian tradition of caring. Mission: To offer a broad range of counseling and psychological services to the Chattanooga community and beyond, delivered with the highest professional standards and remaining faithful to the Christian tradition…
Homeschool Groups in Metro Chattanooga
Looking for a place to connect with other homeschooling families? Check out this list! Catoosa Homeschool Co-op Ringoold, GA www.homeschoolchc.com/ Chattanooga Hive, Chattanooga, TN www.facebook.com/chattanoogahive?fref=ts
Supported Living Options in Chattanooga Area
What options are available for an adult who needs supported living? Are there options from which to choose? This is a list of supported living options of which we are aware in the Chattanooga area. Community Options D & S Community Services Orange Grove Centers Open Arms Care Life Bridges of Cleveland Support Solutions ProLex…
Think College! Inclusive Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Think College supports evidence-based and student centered research and practice by generating and sharing knowledge, guiding institutional change, informing public policy, and engaging with students, professionals and…
Grant and Scholarship Options for Medical Care
Kauffman’s Children Center has created a list of multiple grant and scholarship options are available for families affected by special needs. Some are diagnosis specific. Some are age specific or state specific. http://www.kidspeech.com/services/1032-grants-general-for-special-needs-children.html
Amanda Alexander To Be Honored in DC as Angel in Adoption
Senator David Perdue Honors Amanda Smith Alexander as an Angel in Adoption™ To Be Recognized at National Event in Washington, D.C. Congratulations to Amanda Alexander! Amanda will be awarded the 2015 Angels In Adoption awardee for outstanding advocacy in adoption issues. It has been a privilege to walk alongside Bryan and Amanda through the last…
Why You Should NOT Welcome My Special Needs Child to Your Church
“The truth is, I wish you would welcome my special needs child to your church, but for many, there is a work to be done first. Please check your heart and the heart of your church. There are families slipping through the cracks…90% of special needs families to be exact. The Church has a great…