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Check out our post-high school resources web site.
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In Wisconsin |
To help schools promote partnerships with families of children with
disabilities, the Department of Public Instruction developed the Wisconsin Statewide
Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) a service for parents, educators, and others interested
in parent-educator partnerships for children with disabilities. For more information about the
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) please contact Mary Skadahl Project Coordinator
at the Regional
Office:
WSPEI
800 Wisconsin Street
Suite 420-I, Building D-2, Mailbox #65
Eau Claire, WI 54703
or call 1-877-844-4925 |
is a nonprofit organization serving
Wisconsin children and adults with
disabilities, their families and those
who support them. We were founded in 1995 by parents who believed that
parents are the
best advocates for their children. |
Wisconsin Parent
Information and Resource Center Promoting Partnerships
for Our Families and Schools.
The mission of
Parents Plus of Wisconsin is to support the development of positive
parenting skills and to increase parental
involvement in Wisconsin schools for the purpose of improving student
achievement. |
The Respite
Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) promotes and supports through education, advocacy,
and public awareness, a statewide quality respite and crisis care system. |
Wisconsin Department of Public Education Special Education Page
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Wisconsin
Council on Developmental Disabilities was established to advocate
on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, foster welcoming and
inclusive communities, and improve the disability service system. The Council's mission is to help
people with developmental disabilities become independent, productive, and included in all facets of
community life. |
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Wisconsin Family Ties a statewide
not-for-profit organization run by families for families that
include children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, and
mental disorders. |
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Family Village is a global community that integrates
information, resources, and
communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and
other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. |
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Trace
Research & Development Center is a part of the
College of Engineering, University
of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the
field of technology
and disability. |
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| National
Organizations |
NICHCY is the national information and
referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues
for families, educators, and other professionals. |
National Organization of Children and Adults with ADHD |
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), sponsored by the
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education,
produces the world’s premier database of journal and non-journal education
literature. |
The United
States Department of Health and Human Services has a comprehensive site with useful
information for parents and educators.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/
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