For Parents
The School Calendar:
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The Asheville/Buncombe Library System General information, locations, events, and summer reading programs at the local public library!
The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center A parent-to-parent program serving families of children with special needs or health concerns. ECAC's statewide lending library is free to use!
The Yale Center for Dyslexia Great Site to help better understand Dyslexia. It includes What is Dyslexia? Signs of Dyslexia, Strengths of a Dyslexic and Tips for making reading fun because Dyslexia is seen as a hidden disability; but it is also a hidden source of great abilities!
The Council for Exceptional Children is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
The American Speech/Language Hearing Association is the professional organization for speech/language pathologists. ASHA disseminates research, provides networking and professional improvement.
The mission of the Council of Administrators of Special Education, Inc. is to provide leadership and support to members by shaping policies and practices which impact the quality of education.
Learning Disabilities of America disseminates information and provides services for the learning disabled population.
American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists.
CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support.
The Autism Society of America promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.
United Cerebral Palsy has a mission to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
The mission of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth.
Epilepsy International has the most current and comprehensive information on the drugs, treatments, people, and issues in epilepsy.
Easter Seals is a non-profit, community-based health agency dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities attain greater independence.
The National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer association in the United States working exclusively on behalf of children and youth.
The Head Start Bureau maintains this web site as an electronic resource for Head Start service providers, parents, volunteers, community organizations, and others, who share an interest in helping children look forward to a brighter future.
The National Alliance For Safe Schools works to make our schools safe.
The American Association on Mental Retardation has an on-line resource that will augment our activities and give you rapid access to information about the mental retardation and disabilities field.
The American Council of the Blind provides general information about the Council, including issues of The Braille Forum.
Parentpals.com has information on special education, teaching, and publications.
The Alliance for Parental Involvement in Education is a nonprofit organization which assists and encourages parental involvement in education.
The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), is dedicated to the dual mission of promoting 1) the inherent rights, education and well-being of children from infancy through early adolescence, and 2) high standards of preparation and professional growth for educators.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight.
American Educational Research Association is the most prominent international professional organization with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application.
The National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities (NTA) seeks the formation of one education system that benefits from the lessons learned from special education, regular education, and vocational education.