Early Intervention & Delays in Children

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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.

Think College! Inclusive Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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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…

Federal Support for Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

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“The “Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,” released jointly by the Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 14, 2015, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate…

Individual Education Account (IEA) – Voucher Option for Education of Students with Disabilities

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The “Individualized Education Act”, adopted by the General Assembly in 2015 per Public Chapter 431, creates the Individualized Education Account Program and related accounts (IEA) for eligible students with disabilities to use for educational purposes. The program provides options for parents and students to choose the education opportunities that best meet their own unique needs…

Occupational Diploma Information Sheet

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 From the Disability Coalition on Education… OCCUPATIONAL DIPLOMA INFORMATION SHEET What is the Occupational Diploma? The Occupational Diploma is one of three diploma options for students graduating/exiting high school; the other two options include a regular high school diploma (full diploma) or a special education diploma The Occupational Diploma IS NOT the equivalent of a…

Journey Educational Services

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Journey Educational Services, Inc. Luronda Jennings, Executive Director 423-774-3444 Email rising2succeeed@gmail.com Journey Educational Services provides educational support and supplemental services to students and young adults with disabilities to assist with obtaining a more confident, efficient, and productive way of life.  The mission of JES is to enrich, educate, and elevate school-aged students and young adults…

Transition School

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“UDS Transition School helps high school students with a range of disabilities prepare for the future. We teach life skills that enable them to live more independently, better informed and with greater confidence in their abilities. The knowledge gained at the Transition School empowers these young adults to find competitive employment and become contributing members…

One Story Ministries

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Teaching All of God’s Word – Biblical Resources for Church, Home, and School The philosophy of  One Story Ministries is that God’s Word is not just a collection of stories, it is the ONE story of redemption in Jesus Christ.  Covers the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, not just a few select stories.  Resources to…