National Association of Private Special Education Centers

 

For Parents

 

KNOW THE LAW!

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (visit this link to view the bill) was signed into law by President George W. Bush on December 3, 2004.  As the nation's special education law, IDEA serves approximately 6.8 million children and youth with disabilities.  Learn more about the History of IDEA and view other IDEA 2004 Resources. IDEA 2004-Part B Final Regulations published 8-14-06 in the Federal Register at www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister .

NAPSEC RESOURCES

• Financial Assistance Resource Guide
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• Free Referral Service to NAPSEC Member Programs

• See if NAPSEC has a program located near you!

• Disabilities served by NAPSEC Members

• Tips for finding an appropriate placement

• What's Happening in Private Special Education?

• National Issues Service - Discounted rate for parents!

• View organizations here that offer a variety of services
  

 

NAPSEC PUBLICATIONS

 

The NAPSEC Membership Directory for

2007-2009 will be available soon!

• IDEA and Private Specialized Programs
   

• Private Special Education & the Least Restrictive Environment

  OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES

• Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers from the Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers
   

• Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services-OSER

  • 2004 IDEA Resources

   

• VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION STATE OFFICES

  Resources related to employment options for people with disabilities.

   

• Exceptional Parent Magazine www.eparent.com

NAPSEC

Private early intervention services, schools, residential therapeutic centers, and

adult living programs serving individuals with disabilities and their families since 1971.

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