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•Educational Service Districts serving the Mid-Columbia • Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Programs •Adult Education • Advocacy and Information about IEP's and education law •Web sites offering information primarily on-line concerning special education, IDEA, student and parent rights, transition from high school and more.

Educational Service Districts serving the Mid-Columbia. Note that information about any special education programs operated by the ESD's and links to each of the ESD's member school districts is available on their web sites.

North Central Education Service District serves Sherman, Gilliam, & Wheeler Counties. PO Box 637, Condon OR 97823 Phone 541-384-2732  Fax     541-384-2752

Columbia Gorge Education Service District Early  Intervention & Special Education Programs and Staff 400 E. Scenic Drive, Ste 207 The Dalles OR 97058 Phone 541-298-5155         Fax     541-296-2965

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Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education Services

Early Intervention/Early Education Services for Hood River County Hood River County School District PO Box 920 Hood River, OR 97031 541-387-5077

Early Intervention/Early Education Services for Sherman and Gilliam Counties The North Wasco County ESD provides Early Intervention Services for Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties. For more on-line information, go to the ESD web site, click on "Departments" to find the link to information about ECSE services.

Early Intervention/Early Education Services for Wasco County Click on http://www.cgesd.k12.or.us/ then go to "Departments" to find on-line information for EI/ECSE services in Wasco County. Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education services are provided free to families with eligible infants and preschoolers who have special needs in the areas of speech, language, motor, learning, hearing, vision, self-help, and/or socialization.

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Adult Education

Columbia Gorge Community College CGCC maintains a campus in The Dalles and in Hood River, and also offers some on-line classes. CGCC offers noncredit community education classes as well as credit classes. Student Services: phone:(541)-298-3112 The Dalles Campus (541) 296-6182 400 East Scenic Drive The Dalles, OR 97058 Hood River Campus (541) 386-3510 616 Industrial Avenue

Hood River Community Education Program The Hood River Community Education Program offers classes and activities for all ages and many many interests. Contact Community Ed at 386-2055 for more information.

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Advocacy and Information about IEP's, Student and Parent Rights, Education Law

Oregon Advocacy Center 620 SW Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor Portland, OR 97204-1328 503-243-2081 (Voice) 503-323-9161 (TTY) 800-556-5351 (TTY) Oregon Advocacy Center (OAC) provides information about the rights of people with disabilities. Direct case advocacy is provided only to persons with disabilities for problems related to the disability. Publications available on their web site include information about special education. One of the priorities of the Oregon Advocacy Center is that people with disabilities should receive a free and appropriate education. OAC's web site is also available in Spanish.

Oregon Parent Training and Information Oregon PTI's mission is to educate and support parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with disabilities. Oregon PTI provides programs and services throughout the state. Oregon PTI services include a Special Education Help Line: 888-891-6784 (toll-free in state only) or Email the Help Line at spedhelpline@orpti.org. Visit the Oregon PTI web site for information about educational events, their lending library and other information.

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Web Sites offering information about education law, IEP's, and transitions primarily on-line.

Wright's Law This web site offers information about IEP's, the 2004 IDEA, advocacy for children, special education law and much more.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities NICHCY is the central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based information on effective educational practices.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition The NCSET's mission is to create opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures. Publications available on- line include Parent Briefs that "promote effective parent involvement in secondary education and transition." The Information Brief titled "Supporting the Dynamic Development of Youth with Disabilities during Transition: A Guide for Families" discusses issues of concern for youth and their parents and families during transition from high school to the adult world.

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