Parent Resources
Additional Contacts for Parents
The following lists contact information for various special education needs/concerns:
Assistive Technology: (531) 299-9491
Health Services: (531) 299-4679
Hearing Testing: Available at each school by contacting the school nurse
Student Transportation: (531) 299-0140, Press #1 for Special Education Transportation
Psychological Services: (531)-299-0305
Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)
Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) is an advisory panel for the purpose of providing policy guidance with respect to Special Education and related services for children with disabilities. The responsibilities of the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) include discussing research-based educational practices and reviewing activities designed to improve outcomes for children with disabilities in the Omaha Public Schools. The Council consists of a balance of parents, administrators, and representatives from various community agencies who serve students from birth through age 21.
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)
For more information, please contact the Special Education Department at (531) 299-0244.
Resources
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Family Guide to Special Education in Nebraska
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Parent Rights & Family Information in Special Education
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Special Education
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Parent Training and Information Center of Nebraska (PTI)
Rule 51: Special Education Program Standards
Rule 52: Provision of Early Intervention (English)
Rule 52: Provision of Early Intervention (Spanish)
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)