Federal Agencies & Projects
Information is an essential tool for informed decision-making. This section helps families and their partners in the systems around us as they gather information to best meet their needs.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
US federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Provides information for health professionals, agencies and communities.
ECS – Education Commission of the States
Provides assistance to help states shape education policy. Data and information about No Child Left Behind, school improvement and family involvement for student success.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The law reauthorized in 2001 to close the achievement gap is known as the No Child Left Behind Act. View or download the complete copy of this law.
IDEA: Building the Legacy 2004
One-stop shop for resources related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) aligned with NCLB to ensure equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the US Department of Health and Human Services
Programs to promote and improve the health of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents, including low-income families, those with diverse racial and ethnic heritages, and those living in rural or isolated areas without access to care.
Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center
Funded by the USDE Office of Special Education Programs to assist State Education Agencies and Lead Agencies in improving programs and services for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
National PIRC Coordination Center
National technical assistance for Parent Information and Resource Centers in each state funded by the US Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement. Each PIRC provides parent training and resources to support parent involvement in efforts to improve student achievement.
No Child Left Behind
Information and policy guidance for implementing NCLB with current data, resources to improve learning and student achievement.
OCR – Office for Civil Rights
This office ensures equal access to education promotes educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
OSEP – Office of Special Education Programs
Provides resources to states, local districts and Parent Information & Training Centers to improve results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21.
OSERS – Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Provides resources to improve outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages through special education, vocational rehabilitation and research.
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
A partnership of one national and six regional parent technical assistance centers, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
USA.gov – Government Made Easy
This official government site offers information for parents, teens, senior citizens, military and veterans. It also includes information about agencies (federal, state, local, tribal), child care, education, employment, health, housing, public safety, voting, and much more.
US Department of Education
Resources for parents, educators and others on national and state education topics.
