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FOR SCHOOL ISSUES

The TS Alliance recognizes parents and young adults often face many difficulties regarding educational and school-related issues.  This section of our website was developed to help families and self advocates successfully navigate through the educational system.

If you have questions, please call Director of Advocacy & Education Dena Hook at (800) 225-6872 or email her at dhook@tsalliance.org.

Dena's Educational Issues Blog

Click here to read and participate in Dena Hook's Educational Issues Blog.  You can ask questions online and see her answers.

Publications

• School Issues: Frequently Asked Questions
• Parent’s Rights: Understanding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 
• What is an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? 
• Transitioning from School to Community
• Basic TSC Information for Teachers 
• Teacher's Guide:  Educating a Child with TSC
• Behavioral Issues and TSC
• What is Section 504?  

TSC Professionals Online Discussion Group

The TS Alliance now offers a free, private online discussion group/listserv for professionals from a variety of fields in TSC research, treatment and education.  It is not publicly accessible.  Members are individually approved for subscription by the TS Alliance.  Professionals are welcome to join TS Alliance staff members and others who share information via this forum.  Find out more here.

Links

• Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities 
• IEP Goals and Objectives Bank 
• IDEA Partnership
• Building the Legacy: A Training Curriculum for IDEA 2004 
• National Disability Rights Network 
• Family Support Center on Disabilities: Knowledge and Involvement Network
• Transition to Adulthood Guidelines for Individuals with ASD
• Medicaid Waivers and Demonstrations by State 
• Medications and Side Effects Information Site 

TS Alliance Educational Advisory Board

Tracy Barclay
TSC Parent and Elementary Educator
Fair Lawn, NJ

Joan Bellner
School Psychologist
Westerville, OH   

Brian Finn
Assistant Vice President MetDESK and Past High School Educator
Somerset, NJ

Jennifer Flinn
TSC Parent and Elementary Educator
Nepean, Ontario 

Dr. Susan Hasazi 
University of Vermont Department of Special Education
Burlington, VT

Tye Hoffman
TS Alliance Staff
Silver Spring, MD 

Ed Kapel
Past State Director of Special Education 
Mansfield, OH

Jan Mintz
Parent and Expert in Transition Planning
Redondo Beach, CA

Donna Owens
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence 
Columbus, OH

Dr. Santo Pino
Past National Middle School Association President and Principal
Naples, FL 

Susanne Ripley
Family Support Center on Disabilities
Washington, DC 

Dee Triemer
TSC Parent and TS Alliance Staff
Atlanta, GA

Disclaimer

The information in this area of the website does not constitute legal advice.  It is solely for informational and educational purposes.  It is not intended to be a legal recommendation, nor should it substitute for obtaining legal counsel from your own attorney.