What is REACH? REACH is an initiative inspired by the wish to help all NAFC Schools. We rightfully so, each focus on the needs within our own school(s), but what about all the other schools in our community? Do they have needs? Would you volunteer or donate, if you were aware of their needs?

REACH is most successful when the needs are made aware. The more that know, the more that may help. Spread the word! If you would like to begin receiving the REACH newsletters, please send an email to REACHforschools@gmail.com.

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Welcome to About Special Kids! We are the place for families and professionals in Indiana to go to "ASK" questions about children with special needs and to access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes. ASK is your connection to family support in the state of Indiana!

www.aboutspecialkids.org

The Indiana Resource Center for families with Special Needs.

Link: Insource.org

Phone number: 574-234-7101

Indiana started the Twenty-first Century Scholars in 1990 to ensure that every student can afford a college education. Income-eligible 7th and 8th graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship are guaranteed the cost of four years of college tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana.

If you attend a private or an independent institution, the state will award an amount comparable to that of a public institution. If you attend a participating proprietary (private career) school, the state will award a tuition scholarship equal to that of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. As a Twenty-first Century Scholar, you can get help finding free tutoring, a mentor and a part-time job, and once you get to college, students who are Twenty-first Century Scholars receive support to finish their college degrees.

But first you have to apply. Students and their parents must complete and return the application by June 30 of the 8th grade year. Don't wait. Apply today by clicking here.

Questions?

Contact your regional support site, your school counselor, or call 1-888-528-4719.

The place where parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys go to for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

www.Wrightslaw.com

Family Voices, a national grassroots network of families and friends, advocates for disability services that are family-centered, community-based, comprehensive, coordinated and culturally competent for all children and youth with disabilities. Family Voices Indiana seeks to share advocacy opportunities and updated information on issues that impact Indiana families of children with disabilities or special needs.

WWW.FAMILYVOICES.ORG

A weekly video news release covering events in our school system.

Click here to see the video.

You can find details on these and other stories on our website and Facebook page. If you know of something great happening at your school, please let us know.