Exceptional Student Welcome Packet
Parent Rights & Responsibilities in Special Education: (nc.gov)
denise.yannonesepta@gmail.com
Coastal BUDS of Southeastern NC – Local Down Syndrome Network
Executive Director: ed.coastalbuds@gmail.com, 910-233-0794
910-815-6618
1-800-962-6817
Online Resources:
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
What's in Store at Wrightslaw / Harbor House Law Press
Understood - For learning and thinking differences
Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Resources Archive - MDSC
Assistive Technology (pealcenter.org)
Inclusion Webinars
Modified lessons for students with disabilities
Supporting and Developing Peer Supports and Friendships
Aides: The Golden Rule of Providing Support in Inclusive Classrooms
Academic & Behavioral Support
Social Media:
Facebook Group: NHC - SEPTA
Facebook Group: Inclusion for Children with Down syndrome
Facebook Group: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network
Facebook Group: New Hanover County Chapter of Autism Society of NC (public; managed by Grelynn
Bradley/ASNC New Hanover Co Chapter Leader)
Facebook Group: Autism Spectrum (private; managed by Grelynn Bradley)
Facebook Group: Circle of Parents NHC (private; varied disabilities; Parent Leader Grelynn Bradley;
managed by Smart Start)
Research/Articles:
Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Significant Disabilities since 1975
What Does the Research Say About Inclusive Education?
The Least Dangerous Assumption
National Down Syndrome Society Educating Students with Down Syndrome:
Inclusion: Educating Students with Down Syndrome with Their Non-Disabled Peers (riverbendds.org)
IDEA:
About IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Monitoring and Enforcement of IDEA Compliance
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Broken Promises: The Underfunding of IDEA
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English Language Learners with Disabilities and IDEA
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The Continued Segregation of Students with Disabilities
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IDEA and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Books:
- From Emotions to Advocacy, Pam and Pete Wright
- Reimagining Special Education, Jenna Mancino Rufo and Julie Causton
- A Guide to Special Education Advocacy, Matthew Cohen
- Special Education Law 2nd Edition, Pam and Pete Wright
- All About IEPs, Pam and Pete Wright
- Tests and Assessments, Pam and Pete Wright
- Meaningful Inclusion for Students with Down Syndrome, Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Educational Task Force
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Supporting Positive Behavior for Children and Teens with Down Syndrome, David Stein
Acronyms:
Acronyms! - Acronyms and their definitions (google.com)
ADA: American Disabilities Act
BIP: Behavior Improvement Plan
EC: Exceptional Children
ECATS: Every Child Accountability & Tracking System
ECS: Extended Content Standards
ESY: Extended School Year
FBA: Functional Behavior Assessment
IAS: Intensive Academic Services
IBS: Intensive Behavior Services
IDEA: Individual with Disabilities Education Act
IEE: Independent Educational Evaluation
IEP: Individualized Education Plan
ISCS: Intensive Social Communication Support
LRE: Least Restrictive Environment
OT: Occupational Therapy
PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
PT: Physical Therapy
SDA: Specially Designed Academics
SLP: Speech Language Pathologist
SCOS: Standard Course of Study
