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CP Colorado

www.cpco.org/statewide

Exceptional Students

"As the name implies, this page encompasses much more than just special education. It also includes information on programs and services for Gifted and Talented, Early Childhood Initiatives, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind." -CDE

http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_special.htm

Parent to Parent

"We are a non-profit organization committed to quality Parent to Parent support across Colorado. " -Parent to Parent

http://www.p2p-co.org/

Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)

"Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is low-cost health insurance for Colorado's uninsured children and pregnant women. CHP+ is public health insurance for children and pregnant women who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but cannot afford private health insurance." -Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

http://www.ccdconline.org/benefits/child-health-plan-plus-chp

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

"The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation." -idea.ed.gov

http://idea.ed.gov

Peak Parent

"The mission of PEAK Parent Center is to provide training, information and technical assistance to equip families of children birth through twenty-six including all disability conditions with strategies to advocate successfully for their children. As a result of PEAK’s services to families and professionals, children and adults with disabilities will live rich, active lives participating as full members of their schools and communities. " -Peak Parent

www.peakparent.org

Parent Rights

"The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 mandates specific activities by districts and schools to involve parents in the educational process of their children. Throughout the law, there are references to parents’ rights and responsibilities, as well as requirements of schools and districts." -CDE

http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/nclb/parents.asp