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The Center for School Success (CSS) helps students, teachers and parents understand and manage specific breakdowns in learning. CSS services shift the focus from what individual students can’t do, to what they can do and provide strategies to promote self-advocacy and school success. Center for School Success
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This resource directory is designed to help students, parents, educators and health care professionals find local, state and national resources for supporting students who struggle with learning. The directory is meant to be used as a guide and not intended as a recommendation for any individual, organization or agency. Links to and from the CSS Web site to other sites do not necessarily constitute an endorsement by CSS of any of their content. LOCAL AND STATE RESOURCES/ORGANIZATIONS EDUCATIONAL BOOKS AND MATERIALS NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT RESOURCES/ORGANIZATIONS NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire Department of Education (NH DOE) http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-3494 The Department of Education offers a wide variety of programs and services in support of New Hampshire's students, teachers, educators, administrators, families, and community members. The department is currently organized into four major divisions: Accountability and Improvement, Instruction, Program Support, and Adult Learning and Rehabilitation. Each division is further divided into bureaus providing specific programs and service. Center for School Success (CSS) http://www.centerforschoolsuccess.org CSS has an extensive lending library of educational resources, materials and support technology, including numerous articles, books and videos by Dr. Mel Levine. Upper Valley Support Group (UVSG) http://www.uppervalleysupportgroup.org 12 Flynn Street Lebanon, NH 03766 Phone: (603) 448-6311 Contact: Maryellen Sullivan Mission: The mission of the Upper Valley Support Group is to help families of children with special needs meet their unique challenges. UVSG strives to facilitate and coordinate community supports for parents and families by providing information, education, support, social opportunities, referral, advocacy and other services. The Upper Valley Support Group supports families in a variety of ways through caring staff members and connections with other parents including:
Parent to Parent of New Hampshire 12 Flynn Street Lebanon, NH 03766 Phone: (800) 698-LINK Contact: Phil Eller Parent to Parent of New Hampshire offers resources for parents of children with special needs including:
Parent Information Center of New Hampshire (PIC) www.parentinformationcenter.org 151-A Manchester Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (800) 947-7005 (603) 224-7005 Vision: That all children with disabilities have successful educational experiences that meet their unique needs. These positive educational experiences will prepare them to be actively involved in the community as adults. The Parent Information Center collaborates with families, local, state and national agencies, professionals, schools and other to help ensure that these goals are met. PIC is a recognized leader in building strong family/school partnerships. PIC provides information, support, and educational programs for parents, family members, educators, and the community. PIC is a pioneer in promoting effective parent involvement in the special education process. List of Services:
Family Resource Connection (FRC) http://www.state.nh.us/nhsl/frc NH State Library 20 Park Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (800) 298-4321 (603) 271-7931 The Family Resource Connection is a special service of the NH State Library that collects and makes available to New Hampshire residents current and useful information about all aspects of raising, caring for and educating young children. Information concerning child development, education, child care, disabilities and health issues related to young children. As a library, FRC will loan materials through the mail to any NH resident on subjects pertaining to children. Books and videos are mailed upon request, along with an enclosed postage-paid return mailer. FRC also provides a research service. Reference librarians will do internet and database searches on any subject related to children. The program also has extensive subject and organization files, as well as a clearinghouse of information on programs and agencies that assist families with children. In addition, FRC maintains a website at www.state.nh.us/nhsl/frc that includes titles of available books and videos in the lending library; an online Directory of Children's Services; and a Family & Youth Development Calendar. CHaD Family Center http://www.dhmc.org/goto/chadfamilycenter Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH 03756 Phone: (603) 650-9899 Contact: Robin Goodrich The Family Center's staff and volunteers are available to answer questions. Families can schedule individual time with a Resource Specialist to learn about supports that may be available in their home community. The Resource Specialist can also help families find health information specific to the families’ needs. Representatives from local support agencies will often be on-site and available to families and staff. The Family Center acts as a bridge between existing hospital departments and the surrounding community. · Individualized Information & Resources for families · Rachel's Corner a place for children to play · A Consumer Health Library specialized for families and children · An Internet Computer and Business Center for patient's and their families The New Hampshire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association P.O. Box 3724 Concord, NH 03302 Phone: (603) 229-7355 The purpose of the International Dyslexia Association is to pursue and provide the most comprehensive range of information and services that address the full scope of dyslexia and related difficulties in learning to read and write. The New Hampshire Branch serves New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Services: Research, information, workshops, conferences and training VERMONT Vermont Department of Education (VT DOE) State Office Building 120 State Street Montpelier, VT 05620 Phone: (802) 828-3154 Working under the authority of the State Board of Education, the VT DOE is committed to helping students, educators, and public schools meet Vermont’s high standards. The site provides information about the VT DOE’s programs, services, and initiatives to all who are interested in Vermont’s education community. Parent to Parent of Vermont 600 Blair Park Road Suite # 240 Williston, VT 05495-7549 Phone: (800) 800-4005 (802) 764-5290 Mission Statement: To nurture and support families whose children have a chronic illness or disability, and/or have been born prematurely; to encourage the implementation of family-centered policies and practices at all levels. Services Offered: Support and information for families whose children have a chronic illness or disability, or a special need of any kind. Vermont Parent Information Center (VPIC) 1 Mill Street Suite A7 Burlington, Vermont 05401 Phone: (802) 658-5315 (Chittenden County) (800) 639-7170 (voice mail) (802) 773-2023 (Rutland office) Mission: The Vermont Parent Information Center empowers parents, families, and children with special needs to become effective advocates to improve the child's education and quality of life. List of Services: VTPIC offers several programs to encourage and support families in the pivotal role they play in their children's lives. Included in these services are the following:
Stern Center 135 Allen Brook Lane Junction Marketplace Williston, VT 05495 White River Junction, Vermont Phone: (800) 544-4863 Phone: (802) 295-8773 (802) 878-2332 The Stern Center for Language and Learning is dedicated to literacy for all children and adults. Many people who struggle to read and write don't learn the same way as those who easily achieve literacy. They may be challenged by learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, by attention deficit disorders, or by differences in the way they learn best. Educational experts promote success in learning by helping children and adults reach their full potential. With facilities in Williston and White River Junction, Vermont, and on-site services in schools, the Stern Center supports students and teachers throughout the region. List of Services:
The Stern Center for Language & Learning: Dedicated to Enriching the Lives of Learners NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) The NCLD provides information, services, and programs for children and adults with learning disabilities, their families, educators, and other professionals. The NCLD Web site provides a database of state resources, educational programs, legislative advocacy and public policy. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD) The CEC's primary purpose is to advance the education of all exceptional students. The DLD is the division that focuses on the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. The Web site provides legislative updates, International programs, and CEC publications. Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) http://www.cldinternational.org The CLD is an international organization that promotes strategies for research and practice through collaboration and advocacy. Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) LDA has 50 state affiliates and over 775 local chapters and is dedicated to: enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families; alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities; and supporting endeavors to determine the causes of learning disabilities. The LDA Web site provides information about state chapters and recent publications. The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) The IDA is an international, non-profit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. IDA provides information on assistive technology, medical and educational research, conferences and seminars, and teaching methods. Lindamood-Bell 4 Water Street Arlington, MA 02476 Phone: (781) 643-4567 Philosophy: Lindamood-Bell is an organization dedicated to accurate diagnosis and relevant instruction enabling all individuals to learn to their potential. Founded in 1986 by Nanci Bell, Patricia Lindamood, and Phyllis Lindamood, the authors of programs that teach children and adults to read, spell, comprehend and express language. Services:
Orton-Gillingham The Orton-Gillingham approach is language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive, and flexible. Its breadth, perspective, and flexibility prompt use of the term approach instead of method. The explicit focus of the approach has been and continues to be upon persons with the kinds of language processing problems associated with dyslexia. Early intervention is highly desirable, but it is never too late to begin. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) 1-800-ADDWARE CHADD is a national organization that provides a support network for parents, continuing education about attention deficits, and resources to help children with attention deficits in educational settings. INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSES Ask ERIC Virtual Library The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a federally-funded national information system. Through its 16 subject-specific clearinghouses, associated adjunct clearinghouses, and support components, ERIC provides a variety of services and products on a broad range of education-related issues. Ask ERIC is a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and others throughout the United States and the world. ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) ERIC Clearing House is part of the US Department of Education's information network and is a resource for conducting general information searches and publishing free or low-cost information on special education research, programs, and practices. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) An information and referral center that provides free information on disabilities and related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Media Mentors (Click here to download a Free version of SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS & STUDENTS in pdf format) Media Mentors helps avoid information overload by supplying individuals with a complimentary e-book full of easy-to-understand resources, recommendations and reviews pertaining to "education 101." As a consultant for educational, career and personal growth resources, Media Mentors can support a person’s quest to find the most beneficial books, audio series and/or studies related to an area of interest. Media Mentors offers a free e-book and newsletter filled with invaluable information for parents (resources and study recommendations), teachers (samples of leading-edge research and classroom practices), administrators (studies, books and referrals) and students. WEB RESOURCES Schwab Learning SchwabLearining.org is a parents guide to learning differences and provides a roadmap to understanding the language and landscape of learning differences and disabilities. Parents can navigate on the site, between Identifying a Learning Difference, Managing a Learning Difference, and Connecting with Others. Wrightslaw Wrightslaw provides accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities for parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys. There are articles, cases, newsletters, and resources about dozens of topics in the Advocacy Libraries and Law Libraries. LD Online LD Online is an interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children. LD Online is the official site of The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD Online provides articles on a wide range of topics, a national calendar of events, a network of resources, artwork and writings by children, parents, and other individuals, and much more. The Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation This Web site is dedicated to learning about: Ennis William Cosby; the foundation established in his memory; and learning and learning differences. The site offers resources and information on how parents and teachers can help individuals with learning differences. Information is also available about the video "Ennis' Gift: A Film about Learning Differences." BOOKS and MATERIALS Amazon.Com Resource for ordering books on learning differences including books authored by Dr. Mel Levine and books on the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading. Educators Publishing Service (EPS) PO Box 9031 EPS, a subsidiary of Delta Education, LLC, works with some of the industry’s top experts in language arts and publishes more than 800 titles for students from kindergarten through high school. EPS specializes in vocabulary, phonics, and reading comprehension, as well as materials for students with learning differences. EPS materials are used to increase literacy, encourage critical thinking, and expand student knowledge. Dr. Mel Levine’s books can be ordered through EPS. Co-Writer Don Johnston 26799 W. Commerce Drive Volo, Illinois 60073 Phone: (800) 999-4660 Provides explicit vocabulary, spelling, composition and revision supports that build skills for a broad population of struggling writers to be successful in expressing new learning through writing. Inspiration Inspiration Software, Inc. 7412 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway Suite 102 Portland, Oregon 97225 Phone: (800) 877-4292 Using visual learning, Inspiration® helps 6th to 12th grade students strengthen critical thinking, comprehension and writing skills across the curriculum. Students build graphic organizers to represent concepts and relationships and use the integrated outlining capability to further organize ideas for reports. Flippers® Handy Flip-Up Guides Christopher Lee Publications, Inc. P.O. Box 6202 South Bend, Indiana 46660 Phone: (800) 822-6202 Each Flipper® guide contains hundreds of rules, examples, and definitions printed on both sides of 5" x 3 ½" laminated cards. The laminated cards are attached to a 6 ½" x 11" plastic backing. Three holes permit carrying the Flipper® guide in a three-ring notebook. Subject areas include: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Languages Reading Pen 257 Great Road Acton, MA 01720 Phone: (978) 635-5357 Provides users with reading difficulties, learning disabilities or dyslexia with a portable, discreet device that offers immediate word support to the reader. Time Timer 7707 Carmargo Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone (877) 771 - TIME Time Timer LLC takes the idea of a simple, visual depiction of elapsed time and turns it into a line of products that helps solve time perception problems. You don’t need to focus on, or understand a traditional clock face to successfully use a Time Timer. This innovative tool constantly reinforces the sense of elapsed time in order to promote better time management. You see and "feel" time elapse as the Time Timer’s dial graphically shows you how much time is left. FOR EDUCATORS National School Reform Faculty A professional development initiative that focuses on developing collegial relationships, encouraging reflective practice, and rethinking leadership in restructuring schools -- all in support of increased student achievement. Chronicle of Higher Education http://www.education-world.com Find out the latest news in education, technology, and distance education. The site also features a grant center with recent grant information including due dates and links. National Education Association The National Education Association provides classroom tips, information on higher education, and current news in education. ESchool News A site for information on conferences, events, news, resources, and publications related to educational technology. Learning Network Teacher Channel This site offers information and ideas for curriculum materials, lesson plans, and other resources. Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. National Association of Elementary School Principals The mission of the National Association of Elementary School Principals is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children. National Association of Secondary School Principals The NASSP is a resource for middle and high school educators and administrators for news, services, resources, and an online community for principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders.
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