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SPECIAL EDUCATION & SCHOOL BASED MENTAL
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Centers for School Mental Health -- Technical Assistance Centers |
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In 1995, 2 national training and
technical assistance centers focused on mental health in schools were
established with partial support from the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services and the Center for Mental Health Services. One
center is at UCLA and the other is at the University of Maryland at
Baltimore. The web sites include information and resources on
school-based mental health programs.
Web address:
www.smhp.psych.ucla.edu (UCLA) |
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IDEA Partnership |
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The IDEA Partnership is dedicated to
improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities by joining
state agencies and stakeholders through shared work and learning. The
web site includes many helpful resources for schools, families and
advocates.
Web address:
www.ideapartnership.org |
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National Information Center for
Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) |
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NICHCY is an information and referral
center that provides information on disabilities and
disability-related issues (including mental illnesses) for families,
educators, and other professionals, with a special focus on children
and youth -- birth to age 22.
Web address:
www.nichcy.org |
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Technical Assistance
Alliance for
Parent Centers |
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The Technical Assistance Alliance for
Parent Centers is an innovative project that supports a unified
technical assistance system for the purpose of developing, assisting
and coordinating Parent Training and Information Projects and
Community Parent Resource Centers under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Web address:
www.taalliance.org |
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Wrightslaw: Special Education Law |
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The Wrightslaw web site is designed for
families, advocates, educators, and attorneys looking for accurate,
up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for
children with disabilities, including those with mental illnesses.
Web address:
www.wrightslaw.com |
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