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FSC strengthens schools and school systems so that they foster learning and development for all students. Provides technical assistance, designs intensive professional development programs that improve teaching and assessment, enhances the leadership capacity of district and school administrators, engages families in their children's education, and assists with community-building efforts.Our areas of expertise include comprehensive school reform, middle-level education, literacy development, and tools and strategies to promote success for students with disabilities.

When a child with cerebral palsy is unable to attend school, parents may opt to have the school come to them. By law, Home and Hospital Teaching (HHT) is a program that must be offered to students who are unable to attend a regular school program due to a physical or emotional condition. Normally, these programs are offered for a short period of time, but in some cases are appropriate for long term education.

Registered school and provides an education for children who have Cerebral Palsy. The school uses Teachers/Conductors and this educational method now delivers both the individual physical and academic needs of the pupils.

Study to compare rates, nature, and mechanisms of school injuries in children with and without disabilities. Conclusions: For children with disabilities, physical impairment may play a greater role than cognitive impairment in managing risk for injury at school. Individual education programs (IEP), developed for children in special education, could be tailored to include injury prevention strategies.

Country's leading source of information on school performance. Listings of 200,000 public and private schools serving students from preschool through high school and more than 800,000 parent ratings and reviews, Go-to guide for parents aiming to make a smart school choice.

Strengthens schools and school systems so that they foster learning and development for all students. Working with state and local education agencies across the country, including many major cities, provides technical assistance, designs intensive professional development programs that improve teaching and assessment, enhances the leadership capacity of district and school administrators, engages families in their children's education, and assists with community-building efforts. Areas of expertise include comprehensive school reform, middle-level education, literacy development, and tools and strategies to promote success for students with disabilities.

Works collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities.

Provides assistive technology, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in the home, school, and community. Offers mobile assistive technology services for schools, agencies, and private individuals throughout Los Angeles and the Southern California area. Believe Ability, Inc. provides therapy services for children and adults with disabilities.

Faculty and students at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health conduct research in over 90 countries across a wide range of public health disciplines. The results are policy and programs that improve health and prevent disease.

The American Occupational Therapy Association AOTA - What Parents Need to KNow about School Based Occupational Therapy

Oxford Journal Abstract of study assessing how pain and fatigue, independently or in combination, relate to school functioning in pediatric cerebral palsy (CP).

Harvard Medical School Publication - Public Release date: 25 Jan 1999

Trakya University School of Medicine, Turkey study to evaluate the impact of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) on morbidity and mortality of newborn infants with perinatal asphyxia. The study concluded that after Neonatal resuscitation (RP) courses, the number of patients with perinatal asphyxia and with no resuscitation and also the duration of hospitalization decreased significantly, whereas the first minute Apgar scores increased significantly.

The International Center for the Advancing Neonatal Health (ICANH) was established to foster the development of innovative approaches to neonatal health that are integrated with programs and health systems in developing countries. The Center is housed in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

The mission of the Department of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. It engages in four major types of activities: 1.Establishes policies related to federal education funding, administers distribution of funds and monitors their use. 2.Collects data and oversees research on America's schools. 3.Identifies major issues in education and focuses national attention on them. 4.Enforces federal laws prohibiting discrimination in programs that receive federal funds.

PubMed Abstract of 2009 study conducted by School of Medicine, Bosnia and Herzegovina assessing importance of early diagnosis and intervention in relation to cerebral palsy

Cornell University ILR School - DBTAC - Northeast ADA Center - The DBTAC-Northeast ADA Center is part of a national network of centers which provide information, referrals, resources, and training on equal opportunity for people with disabilities and on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We serve businesses, employers, government entities, individuals with disabilities, and the media in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We also conduct research to help increase knowledge on best practices for the employment of people with disabilities.

Prepare my Child for School - ED.gov - U.S. Department of Education - Early Childhood Education ARCHIVED INFORMATION - find Schools & Afer Care - Help my Child Read - My Child's Academic Success - My child's Special Needs and more

U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences - ies Natonal Center for Education Statistics - Publications and Products - Surveys & Programs - Data tools - FAST FACTS - School, College & Library Ssearch and more. The purpose of the National Center for Education Statistics' website is to provide clear, complete information about NCES' mission and activities, and to serve the research, education and other interested communities. NCES values your comments and suggestions for improving the usability of this site.

ED.gov - OSERS - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services - The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. In supporting No Child Left Behind, OSERS provides a wide array of supports to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research.