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Parent Resources

The links below will take you to sites outside of the North Pocono website. The North Pocono School District is not responsible for the content of these sites.

Organizations

Autism Now
The National Autism Resource and Information Center is a central point of quality resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, their families, and other targeted key stakeholders.
Autism Now Website

Autismspeaks
Autismspeaks is the nation's largest organization dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders. Many resources are available here, including many toolkits that are useful for school and home. The site also features a Resource Guide with links to many locally available services.
Autismspeaks Website

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The CEC is an organization dedicated to the improvement of the educational success of individuals with disabilities. The CEC offers many services and resources, including professional development opportunities, Special Education Publications, and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops.
Council for Exceptional Children Website

Learning Disabilities Online (LD Online)
LD Online seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children's writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
LD Online Website

Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR)
ODR provides the resources for parents and educational agencies to resolve disputes concerning the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities, students who are gifted and children with disabilities served by the early intervention system.
ODR Website

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSEP)
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.
OSEP Website

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) – Family Engagement
One of the most important ways for you to be involved in your child’s education is to be informed. There are many resources, training events, and videos available on the PaTTAN website to assist you in learning about specific disabilities and educational initiatives.
PaTTAN Family Engagement Website

Right to Education Local Task Force

Parent Lead Group, supported by the PA State Task Force, with the purpose to assist in improving, expanding, and monitoring programs and services for children eligible for special education supports and services. LTF #19 includes family members, educators, providers, and professional representation from:  The Arc-NEPA, NEIU 19 and Lackawanna-Susquehanna County administration.  Together this group works to plan opportunities that ensure that all eligible children receive an individualized, free and appropriate public education (FAPE).

2024-2025 - Local  Meeting Schedule

Special Education in PA - Consult Line
The Consult Line is designed to assist parents and advocates of children with disabilities or children thought to be disabled. If you have any questions concerning your child's special education program or the laws relating to the provision of services in your child's IEP (Individualized Educational Program), the special education specialists at Consult Line may be able to assist you.
PDE Consult Line Website

 

 

Training Videos

Parent Training Video Series:  The Six Principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Credit: The Arc of Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties, Colorado