Ohio Department of Education
Information about academic standards for preschool, day care and kindergarten.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Information for parents and professionals about achieving high quality educational programs for young children.
Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Provides links to information about specific disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Prader-Willi Syndrome), public agencies, government legislation and special interest groups locally and nationally.
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
This site at the U.S. Department of Education provides detailed information about the IEP such as: IEP team members, contents of the IEP, writing and implementing the IEP.
Whose IDEA is This? 
This resource guide for parents is from the Ohio Department of Education and answers questions/explains parental rights from referral to placement.
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Cuyahoga Special Education Service Center
This agency provides a full range of services and information to families of children with special needs in Cuyahoga County. Information about specific disabilities, educational services, legal issues, assessment, IEPs and family support are among the topics addressed at this Web site. Information and support specifically related to early childhood are available.
Help Me Grow of Cuyahoga County
This site focuses on services and support for children birth to three. However, the Family Room offers great ideas for parents of all young children.
The Cuyahoga County Public Library
This agency provides a wealth of information for children of all ages and adults too. Please visit often!
Matthew's Lending Library
Located in Lakewood, Ohio, this non-profit organization provides adaptive therapy equipment and capability switch operated toys to children and young adults with special needs.
