Education Links

State of Maine Links

Maine State Department of Education - http://www.maine.gov/education

The State of Maine's Department of Education's web page provides information about education throughout Maine.

Maine Department of Education, Office of Special Services- http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/index.htm

Maine's DOE, Office of Special Services supports students with disabilities Kindergarten through graduation.

National Links

U.S. Department of Education - http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml

Promoting educational excellence for all Americans.

U. S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs- http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.

U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)- http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/index.html

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.

Transition Planning for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities- http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=100&type=topic&id=7

This site includes a booklet, Transition Planning for Adolescents w/Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities. The booklet was developed to assist youth with special health care needs and their families through the transition process.

Office of Civil Rights-- http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

The Office of Civil Rights' mission is to ensure equal access to information and promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of Civil Rights. The site includes information about disability discrimination and information for students with disabilities preparing for post secondary education.

NICHY's Transition Guides- http://www.nichcy.org/transitn.asp

NICHCY's Transition Summary series focuses on preparing youth with disabilities to move from high school to the adult world.

The PACER Center- http://www.pacer.org/

The mission of The PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.

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