Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Please click on any of the links provided below to find additional information and resources regarding programs administered through the Office of Special Services. 



Continuum of Care
The Mission of the Continuum of Care is to ensure continuing development and delivery of appropriate services to those children with severe emotional disturbance and their families in South Carolina whose needs are not being adequately met by existing services and programs.
IDEA 2004
Maintained by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), this informative site includes the actual law, Federal Register Notices, OSERS / OSEP letters, speeches and training information. Offers WordPerfect and Adobe Acrobat downloadable version of the law.
NICHY
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Their special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).
Pro-Parents
Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization which provides information and training about education to families of children with all types of disabilities. PRO-Parents believes parents can be the best advocates for their children. Experienced advisors assist parents to become more aware of their rights and responsibilities through telephone counseling, workshops and written material.
The Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.