State Specific Resources
Currently, NCLD works in three states–Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Texas–with parents leaders who are focused on improving their own state policies and systems. If you are a parent in any of these states you may find these resources helpful.
If you are a parent in another state interested in NCLD’s help, please email sreynolds@ncld.org with your inquiry.
Georgia
Follow along with the presentation slides below as you watch the playlist.
101: Introduction to IDEA and 504
This training focuses on two key federal laws: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws are the bedrock of civil rights protections for students with disabilities. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
102: Assistive Technology
This training focuses on the different types of technology that assist students with disabilities learn, including screen readers, adaptive technology, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
103: IEPs
This training focuses on Individualized Education Programs under IDEA. Go in depth to learn about IEP meetings, the roles of parents, and questions you should ask. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
104: 504 Plans
This training focuses on 504 plans, delving deeper into 504 meetings, the roles of everyone involved, documentation, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
105: Transition Plans
This training focuses on the post-high school transition process for students with disabilities, delving into the requirements of the process, roles and responsibilities, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
201: State and Local Advocacy
This training focuses on the dynamics and roles of different state and local leaders, education institutions, and more. The resources focus on helping parents identify the critical components of good advocacy, how to craft and tell a powerful story, and ways to begin advocating locally.
Pennsylvania
Follow along with the presentation slides below as you watch the playlist.
101: Introduction to IDEA and 504
This training focuses on two key federal laws: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws are the bedrock of civil rights protections for students with disabilities. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
102: Assistive Technology
This training focuses on the different types of technology that assist students with disabilities learn, including screen readers, adaptive technology, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
103: IEPs
This training focuses on Individualized Education Programs under IDEA. Go in depth to learn about IEP meetings, the roles of parents, and questions you should ask. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
104: 504 Plans
This training focuses on 504 plans, delving deeper into 504 meetings, the roles of everyone involved, documentation, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
105: Transition Plans
This training focuses on the post-high school transition process for students with disabilities, delving into the requirements of the process, roles and responsibilities, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
201: State and Local Advocacy
This training focuses on the dynamics and roles of different state and local leaders, education institutions, and more. The resources focus on helping parents identify the critical components of good advocacy, how to craft and tell a powerful story, and ways to begin advocating locally.
Texas
Follow along with the presentation slides below as you watch the playlist.
101: Introduction to IDEA and 504
This training focuses on two key federal laws: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws are the bedrock of civil rights protections for students with disabilities. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
102: Assistive Technology
This training focuses on the different types of technology that assist students with disabilities learn, including screen readers, adaptive technology, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
103: IEPs
This training focuses on Individualized Education Programs under IDEA. Go in depth to learn about IEP meetings, the roles of parents, and questions you should ask. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
104: 504 Plans
This training focuses on 504 plans, delving deeper into 504 meetings, the roles of everyone involved, documentation, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
105: Transition Plans
This training focuses on the post-high school transition process for students with disabilities, delving into the requirements of the process, roles and responsibilities, and more. The slides also contain state-specific resources for parents.
201: State and Local Advocacy
This training focuses on the dynamics and roles of different state and local leaders, education institutions, and more. The resources focus on helping parents identify the critical components of good advocacy, how to craft and tell a powerful story, and ways to begin advocating locally.
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