Resources
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Non-Public School Special Education Students - Presentation
This presentation is hosted by Dr. Jeff Conrad, Supervisor of Special Education. It provides additional information for Special Education services for students with disabilities in non-public school settings.
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Autism Delaware
It is Autism Delaware's mission to help people and families affected by autism.
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Council For Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the sucess of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
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Exceptional Parent Magazine
eParent.com is an online multi-media company dedicated to be the ultimate resource for everything related to the special needs community.
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Parent Information Center
Parent Information Center (PIC) of Delaware is the only organization in the state charged by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to provide Information and support to parents of children with disabilities from. birth to 26 to help them access appropriate education and related services for their children.
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Parent Pals: Gifted and Special Education Guide Index
Parent Pals is a Special Education Guide and a special education community where parents and professionals share information and offer support.
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Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents supports, educates, and inspires families and the community to build bright futures for youth and adults with special needs.
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Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
Children Now takes a whole-child approach, covering the full-range of key children’s issues, from prenatal through age 26, including early childhood development, education, children’s health, childhood trauma and resilience, foster care, and youth justice.
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Through the Looking Glass
The mission of this organization is: “To provide and encourage respectful and empowering services—guided by personal disability experience and disability culture—for families that have children, parents, or grandparents with disability or medical issues.”
Transition Resources
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Delaware Department of Education Transition Resources
Transition planning is a golden opportunity for you and your son or daughter to be the leaders in setting goals and directions for the student's future.
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Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their good lives by accessing services they need to thrive in their community.
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
We provide individualized services to employers and people with disabilities, developing career pathways that link qualified employees to jobs, resulting in greater independence and a more inclusive workplace.
Rights and Procedural Safeguards
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Special Education Rights & Procedural Safeguards
This Delaware Department of Education site provides additional resources for parents and students rights and responsibilities, as well as due process information and complaint protocols.
Conflict Resolution Program
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The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) contracts with the Conflict Resolution Program at the University of Delaware to provide two (2) services that parents and School Districts can utilize at no cost:
- IEP Facilitation Resources
- A facilitator assists the IEP team members in communicating effectively in order to reach decisions that are in the best interest of the student.
- Parents, guardians, or the district may request IEP Meeting Facilitation by calling (302) 831-8158.
- Special Education Partnership for the Amicable Resolution of Conflict (SPARC) Mediation Services
- A third person (mediator) takes a neutral position and helps the parents and LEA problem solve for the benefit of the student. Decisions made with the mediator are legally binding. All participants must agree to participate in mediation before a request for mediation can be granted.
For more information on the Special Education Partnership for the Amicable Resolution of Conflict (SPARC), please click here.
- IEP Facilitation Resources
Title 14 Education
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900 Special Populations
Regulations 900-938 under provides information on specific populations of students. These regulations are under Title 14 Education.
Additional Resources
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ACCESS Project
Adapting Curriculum and Classroom Environments for Student Success (ACCESS) is a collaborative project with the Delaware Department of Education, the University of Delaware and the Center for Disabilities Studies. It is designed to provide educators, families, and community members the necessary tools to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
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Autism Research Institute
Autism.com is a new online resource directory working to connect families and individuals on the autism spectrum with the therapeutic and educational services they deserve.
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Braille Resources
The National Federation of the Blind offers many programs and resources to help children and adults learn and have fun with Braille.
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Center for Applied Special Technology
CAST is a multifaceted organization that helps educators and organizations apply insights from the learning sciences and leading-edge practices to educational design and implementation.
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Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD aims to serve as a clearinghouse for evidence-based information on ADHD, to serve as a local face-to-face family support group for families and individuals affected by ADHD, and to serve as an advocate for appropriate public policies and public recognition in response to needs faced by families and individuals with ADHD.
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Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI)
DATI helps Delawareans find and try tools that support learning, communication, personal care, employment and leisure pursuits.
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Delaware Department of Education
Delaware's Department of Education (DOE) resources for special education students.
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Depression Resources List
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
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Developmental Assets
Search Institute has studied Developmental Assets in the lives of millions of young people across the United States and around the world. Research consistently shows that young people from all backgrounds do better when they have a strong foundation of these strengths in their lives.
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Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center
The Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC) aims to foster inclusive and accessible communities through communication, advocacy, and education.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education, and advocacy.
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Mental Health Net
MentalHelp.net is developed and maintained by Recovery Brands, LLC, a subsidiary of American Addiction Centers, Inc. (“AAC”). Their purpose is to provide online mental health and wellness education.
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National Association of Childhood Development
The National Association for Child Development has worked to develop a unique and effective view of and approach to enhancing the development and function of children and adults.
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Special Education Guide
The Special Education Guide is a go-to resource for mastering the terminology, procedures and best practices in special education.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics is made up of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
