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The Official Site of the U.S. Department of Education
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The Department of Education was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. Its original directive remains its mission today: to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
By: U.S. Department of Education
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Education: Information for Parents and Families
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These web pages contain information for parents and families about the education of children, including: (1) Preparing my child for school, (2)Finding K-12 schools & aftercare programs in my community, (3) Helping my child learn to read, (4) Ensuring my child's school success, (5) Helping my child with special needs, and (6) Helping my child prepare & pay for college
By: U.S. Department of Education
JustChildren Parents' Manual
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This handbook is designed to give parents a general understanding of their children's rights to receive financial assistance, medical assistance, and educational services. The handbook also explains a child's rights in relation to disciplinary actions at school, encounters with the police, and confinement in detention facilities.
By: American Bar Association
Parent Involvment
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The NCPTA works to involve parents in their children's education and has given a number of resources to help them do just that.
By: North Carolina PTA
School Discipline Affecting Public School Students
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In North Carolina, as in most states, the state statutes set out the broad principles of public school discipline, and the local boards of education are authorized to develop their own policies. This site will explain those policies in detail
By: Duke University
North Carolina Statutes
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The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Legal Rights for Parents With Disabled Children
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It is important that parents understand the legal rights provided for them and their children with a disability.
By: North Carolina Public Schools
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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