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EDUCATOR
In collaboration with Special Education Teachers and WorkAbility staff, Project TEAMS utilizes TAKE CHARGE and TAKE CHARGE FOR THE FUTURE , a curriculum developed by Oregon Institute on Disability and Development, Oregon Health and Science University Center on Self-Determination for middle and high school classrooms.
TAKE CHARGE: The Philosophy
The aim of TAKE CHARGE is to provide opportunities where students are learning
to take more control of their lives, increasing their self-direction, independence
and self-determination. This goal is built on the fundamental philosophy that
all students regardless of challenges, desire to become independent, productive
members of the community.
We believe that...
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Alta
California Regional Center (Alta)
Alta California Regional Center (Alta) is one of 21 Regional Centers in California
through which people with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities
and their families are helped to make use of essential public and private services
to meet their unique needs.
Alta
California Regional Center Legislative Districts
Legislative Districts served by Alta California Regional Center.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The AACAP developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families. An
Essay: Moving Youth From Risk to Opportunity
Ask ABLE
Ask ABLE is a professional service designed to assist faculty, staff, parents, service providers and students with disability related issues that arise. Experts provide educated, current and personalized answers to users questions within approximately two business days, to improve the educational outcomes of individuals with disabilities.
AHEAD Association on Higher Education and Disability
AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education
Augmentative Communication News (ACN) and Alternatively Speaking (AS)
Distributed worldwide
California
Association of Regional Occupational Centers
The mission of the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and
Programs (CAROCP) is to support ROCP's in providing exemplary career development
and workforce preparation which contribute to student success and to the economic
development of California.
California
Budget Project
Working to improve the economic and social well-being of low and middle income
Californians through independent fiscal and policy analysis and public education.
California
Department of Developmental Services
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through
which the State of California provides services and supports to children and
adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.
California Department of Education
California
Department of Education - Special Education Department
Informing and supporting parents, educators and other service providers on special
education topics with a focus on research-based practices, legislation, technical
support and current resources.
California Department
of Education Special Education Division-Key Performance Indicators
KPI's are measurements relating to effective learning for students with disabilities
enrolled in California public schools. The KPI's will be used in the Department's
Quality Assurance Process to evaluate improved educational outcomes for students
with disabilities while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
California
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities is a federally-funded
independent state agency established in federal and state law to assist in planning,
coordinating, monitoring and evaluating services for individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families.
California
Regional Centers
California's developmental disability community is served by 21 regional centers
with more than 40 offices located throughout the state.
Career Kids
Career Kids offers a wide variety of guidance materials for grades K-12. You'll find videos, software, books, assessments and more. This website includes great research tools for students including a resume builder, career videos and detailed career information.
CareerOneStop
Access over 1 million jobs, get labor market trends and tips, post your resume for thousands of employers, and MUCH MORE.
Commission
on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
We are an independent, not-for-profit organization. That means our focus is
on ensuring the services you use meet your needs for quality and the best possible
outcomes.
CARF reviews and grants accreditation services nationally and internationally on request of a facility or program. Our standards are rigorous, so those services that meet them are among the best available.
Department of Education - The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS)
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS provides a wide array of supports to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research.
Department of Labor
We created this page to provide a shortcut to information and services the Department of Labor offers people with disabilities.
Department
of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Assists Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize
their ability to live independently in their communities. Working with individuals
of every type and category of disability, DOR provides vocational rehabilitation
services to eligible Californians.
Developmental
Disabilities Area Board III
Our mission is to expand the
range of options and increase employment opportunities for persons with developmental
disabilities, to enhance independence, productivity and inclusion in the community.
Serving the counties of: Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento,
Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba.Inclusion
This web site is designed for general education teachers, special education
teachers, parents, and school staff to help provide some answers about how inclusive
education can be accomplished. Resources for making accommodations are included
as well as links to other web sites and resource lists for learning more about
inclusive education.
Grants for Individuals with Disabilities
Information regarding grants and scholarship opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Institute for Community Inclusion
The Institute for Community Inclusion supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community.
Internal Revenue Understanding Taxes
Understanding Taxes is an interactive, instructional tax program, developed by the IRS, to provide high schools, community colleges, and the general public with a technology-based instructional tool.
Internet
Resources for Special Children
Web site dedicated to communication information relating to the needs of children
with disabilities on a global basis.
Journal
of Youth Development
Journal of Youth Development
~ Bridging Research and Practice focuses on the development of school-aged youth
through the transition to adulthood (ages 6-22). With funding support from the
National 4-H Leadership Trust, this refereed journal will feature original research,
best practices in youth development programming, innovative research and evaluation
methods and strategies, and reviews of resources of interest to youth development
researchers and practitioners.
Jump$tart
Coaltion
The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy seeks to improve the
personal financial literacy of young adults. Its purpose is to evaluate the
financial literacy of young adults; develop, disseminate, and encourage the
use of standards for grades K-12; and promote the teaching of personal finance.
The Jump$tart website offers a variety of resources, sample lesson plans and
access to useful materials.
KSG
List of scholarships for people with disabilities.
LEAD Students of America
LEAD Students of America (LSA), also known as LEAD and Club LEAD, is an organization designed to educate and inform others about disabilities that impact learning, to educate ourselves about disabilities and how they impact our learning, to develop effective and skillful communication and self-advocacy skills, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character.
Learning Disabilities Collaborative Action Network LDCAN
A site for students, parents, teachers, community on issues that are important to students with disabilities that impact learning-- IEPs, Section 504, IDEA, 504 plans, ADA, transition, learning disabilities, ADHD, ADD, leadership, education, employment, executive function, assistive technology, self-advocacy, self-determination, transition, Autism spectrum, and more...
Locate
Your Legislators
By entering a California zip code you will find what legislators represent your
area.
Mapping-Your-Future
A national collaborative, public-service project of the financial aid industry - bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools.
National Center on Educational Outcomes
The National Center on Educational Outcomes provides national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
At NCPIE, our mission is simple: to advocate the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people.
National
Mentoring Network
Whether you are a young person looking for a mentor or a parent considering
finding a mentor for your child, you have come to the right place.
No
Child Left Behind
It's a new era in education and we want you, as parents and community members,
to be part of the transformation. Here on the official "No Child Left Behind"
website you can find answers to your questions about the new education law signed
by President Bush on January 8, 2002
Occupational
Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you about the training and
education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job
and working conditions for hundreds of different types of jobs. In addition,
the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market
in each State, and more.
Office for Civil Rights
The Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education provides information explaining the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools. This webpage also explains the obligation of postsecondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure that the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
On-Campus
Outreach
The purpose of On-Campus Outreach (OCO) is to provide information and support
to programs and personnel that provide services to public school students ages
18-21 with significant disabilities in post-secondary settings such as colleges,
universities, or other community locations.
O*NET
Online
O*NET Online makes occupational information interactive and accessible. Search
occupations by keyword or by listing your skills. Occupational information includes
a summary of tasks and work activities, tool and technology used in the occupation,
knowledge, skills and abilities needed, and much more. The website also includes
information on job accommodations.
Person Centered Planning Education Site
In this site you will find: an overview of the person-centered planning process; a self-study course covering the basic processes involved; a quiz section to help you focus on areas you may need to cover more thoroughly; a compendium of readings and activities for you to use on your own; various links and downloadable resources.
ProjectTechLink
The purpose of the project is to disseminate information on successful best practices, curricula, and products that have been proven effective including students in social, vocational, and academic settings and activities.
ProTeacher
A growing collection of tens of thousands of ideas shared on ProTeacher over the years by teachers from across the United States and around the world.
Section 504
Section 504 is the section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which applies to persons with disabilities. Basically it is a federal civil rights law that protects the civil and constitutional rights of persons with disabilities.
Selective
Service
Almost all male U.S.
citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required
to register with Selective Service.
Special Education About.com
Articles, newsletter on topics regarding Special Education
SSA Resources Toolkit
The tools that you need to find the information you seek. This section contains a broad range of resources that are relevant for various customers.
Student-led IEP Outreach Project
An outreach project that promotes student-led IEPs
Teen Workers
Teen Workers is the premier site for teen worker safety and health information provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The site offers information for teen workers, educators, parents, and employers.
Think College
Youth with intellectual disabilities have not had many chances to go to college. This is changing as individuals across the country begin to create opportunities for these youth to reap the benefits of postsecondary education. This website will provide information and links to anyone interested in finding out more about the possibilities.
Transformational Education
New grant to expand options for high school students being left behind.
Transition Planning for Adolescents
This booklet has been developed for families to help you prepare with your teen for his/her adulthood.
WorkAbility I
Through a designation as one of the ten best transition programs of its type in the United States, WorkAbility I has received national recognition of its success in matching young adults who have disabilities with employers who need workers.
What You Need To Know About
12 things high school students with ADD/ADHD would like their teachers to know.
Wrightslaw
Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.