North Country Center for Independence
Education
Education can take place at any age, with a variety of purposes. People with disabilities have the right to an equal education in the most integrated possible settings, to prepare them for independence, self-reliance, maturity, and productivity.
At NCCI, we can help people with disabilities of any age set and work towards an educational goal. We can also work with families to ensure that their children with disabilities have the full opportunity to get a free, appropriate public education in the most integrated possible settings.
Special Education programs, procedures, and regulations are designed to help provide children with disabilities full access to a free, appropriate public education that prepares them for independent and productive lives, in the most integrated settings that fit their individual needs. I can be a struggle for families to ensure that their childrens' programs are right for them, and will give them the best chance to reach their potential. NCCI offers a variety of training programs designed to help families participate fully and effectively in the Special Education process.
Download these PowerPoint presentations on topics related to Special Education:
[Overview Of Special Education Law] [Parent Advocacy] [School Communication] [Transition From School To Adult Life] [Ten Things - Ten Tips]
In 2010, the New York State Education Department issued a new guide for developing Individualized Education Plans. View or download it here: [2010 IEP Guide].
NYS Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) ... state agency for vocational rehabilitation serving people with disabilities in New York State.
Malone VESID Office ... VESID District Office serving Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and St. Lawrence Counties.
NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH) ... state agency for vocational rehabilitation serving people with visual impairments in New York State.
Parent to Parent Adirondack Office ... not-for-profit advocacy organization serving children with disabilities and their parents.
Special Education Mediation ... an alternative to fair hearings to resolve disagreements over school accommodations and education plans.
New York State Education Department
Special Education in New York State ... start here to find official guides, notices, procedures, and regulations regarding Special Education in New York State.
U. S. Department of Education
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ... information on the federal law that spells out the right of chidren with disabilities to a "free, appropriate public education".
Champlain Valley Educational Services ... educational services ... including Special Education and vocational education ... provided cooperatively by school districts in Clinton and Essex Counties
Special Education Programs
CV-Tech
NYS Early Intervention Program ... diagnostic, evaluation, and assistance services for children with disabilities from 0 to3 years of age and their parents.
Plattsburgh State University
Student Support Services ... a variety of support and accommodation services for college students with disabilities.
Clinton Community College
Accommodative Services ... a variety of support and accommodation services for college students with disabilities.
North Country Community College
Learning Assistance Center ... a variety of support and accommodation services for college students with disabilities.
Paul Smith's College
Center for Accommodative Services ... a variety of support and accommodation services for college students with disabilities.
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North Country Center for Independence
102 Sharron Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
518-563-9058 Phone & TTY
518-563-0292 Fax
The North Country Center for Independence receives funding from:
The NYS Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Resource Center for Independent Living, United Way of the Adirondack Region, Clinton County Office for the Aging, Concepts of Independent Choices, New York State Medicaid, Plattsburgh City School District / 21st Century Learning Centers, the Northeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, Stewarts Shops, Mountain Lake PBS, Northeast Public Radio, as well as civic organizations and individual donors throughout the North Country.
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Updated: 7 / 15 / 10
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