Resources
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Class Size Matters
http://www.classsizematters.org - Class Size Matters is a non-profit, non-partisan clearinghouse for information on class size data and the proven benefits of smaller classes.
The Center for Law and Education
www.cleweb.org - The Center for Law and Education (CLE) strives to make the right of all students to quality education a reality throughout the nation and to help enable communities to address their own public education problems effectively, with an emphasis on assistance to low income students and communities.
GreatSchools.net
www.greatschools.net - provides information about public, private and charter schools in all 50 states and detailed school profiles for New York.
Inside schools.org
www.insideschools.org - A group of committed public school parents, children's advocates, journalists and teachers dedicated to improving public education in New York City.
Learning Leaders
Learning Leaders - New York City's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to serving public school children. Learning Leaders recruits, screens, rains and supports school volunteers who provide tutoring and other enrichment services to New York City public school students.
New York State Education Department
www.nysed.govOpens in a new browser tab - The official website of the New York State Department of Education.
Many of these government and nonprofit groups can provide useful information about education.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE LIST
Parent Information Resource Centers
EPIC. Every Person Influences Children: www.epicforchildren.org
The Action Center of the Rockaways: www.theactioncenter.com
Family Enrichment Network, Inc.: www.familyenrichment.cc
Federal
US Department of Education (USDE): www.ed.gov
USDE Office of Innovation and Improvement zOII): www.ed.gov/about/offices/list
USDE ED PUBS On Line Ordering System: www.edpubs.org
National Institute for Literacy: www.nifl.gov
Partnership for Family Involvement in Education:
www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/partnership.html
USA Freedom corps: www.usafreedomcorps.gov
Partnership for Reading: www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading
Parent Organizations
Institute for the Transformation of learning: www.schoolchoiceinfo.org
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE): www.ncpie.org
National PTA: www.pta.org
No Excuses Campaign: www.noexcuses.org
Parents as Teachers: www.parentsasteachers.org
Parent Leadership Associates: www.plassociates.org
School Results: www.schoolresults.org
Tutors for Kids (Supplemental Education Services): www.tutorsforkids.org
SPECIAL EDUCATION INFORMATION
AHRC New York City’s Mission
www.ahrcnyc.orgOpens in a new browser tab - A family governed organization committed to finding ways for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to build full lives as defined by each person and supported by dedicated families, staff and community partners.
Council for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.orgOpens in a new browser tab - 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.
Exceptional Parent Library
www.eplibrary.comOpens in a new browser tab - sells books, resources and media for parents of children with special needs. An offshoot of Exceptional Parent Magazine.
The New York Institute for Special Education
www.nyise.orgOpens in a new browser tab - NYISE is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian educational facility that provides programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and preschoolers who are developmentally delayed.
Quality Services for the Autism Community
www.qsac.comOpens in a new browser tab - Non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to persons with autism and/or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) throughout New York City and Long Island.
Resources for Children with Special Needs
www.resourcesnyc.orgOpens in a new browser tab - A not-for-profit organization that provides information and referral, case management and support, individual and systemic advocacy, parent and professional training, library and information services to New York City parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs and to the professionals who work with them.
United Cerebral Palsy
www.ucp.orgOpens in a new browser tab - United Cerebral Palsy has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. The national organization and its nationwide network of affiliates strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society-from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community.
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
www.vesid.nysed.govOpens in a new browser tab - VESID promotes educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled.
Health information for the vulnerable youth
Insurance options can be a difficult thing to navigate for adults, let alone young people experiencing significant hardship. Don’t assume that you can’t get health care if you have limited resources or lack family support. Options are available for young people to receive essential health coverage, often for free or low cost ― even if you can’t get health insurance from your family. This guide can help you or a loved one find the health care you need as easily as possible. Learn what types of health insurance are available to vulnerable youth, who qualifies, and what coverage includes, along with resources where you can get help. Learn more
