NICHCY is very pleased to offer you a wealth of information on disabilities! NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. We serve the nation as a central source of information on:
* disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
* IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
* No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
* research-based information on effective educational practices.
Feel free to communicate with us in English or Spanish. We’re here, we’re listening, and it would be our pleasure to help you. …

Let’s Fight Flu Together is an influenza awareness and vaccination campaign designed to urge children, families and members of the community about the risks of and recommendations regarding influenza; and to give them opportunity to get vaccinated against influenza.
PTA is working with Flu Busters, a leading provider of on-site vaccinations, and Novartis Vaccines, to provide convenient access to influenza vaccinations in local communities. Local PTAs are invited to host vaccination clinics on-site at local schools.
With the influenza season fast approaching, receiving an annual vaccination is the best defense in …

Colorado PTA and Panera Bread are calling all students, grades K-12 to nominate a teacher for the Annual “Rising Above Award” Honoring Outstanding Teachers.

Input from Teens Make Rules More Effective.
PTA Resources A parent needs to set rules for teenagers to ensure their health and safety. This can prove to be a difficult task. Strict rules with severe punishments might only cause anger and resentment. To help navigate this tricky path, the Child Welfare Information Gateway offers these tips on setting rules for your teenaged son or daughter. Read more.

The 9Teachers Who Care program recognizes excellent teachers who promote strong academic achievement while showing their students that they care.
Award

One teacher a month, from September through May, will be chosen to receive the award.
The teacher will receive $900 from CollegeInvest, and he or she will be featured on 9NEWS.
Three credit hours to be used for professional development at Metro State College every year as long as winner remains a teacher.

Purpose

To recognize and honor teachers who exemplify both excellence in teaching and an extraordinary positive impact on students.
To encourage and inspire …

Participating McDonald’s restaurants in Northern Colorado* are partnering with the Colorado PTA to host the “McDonald’s Teachers Challenge” during the months of October and November. McDonald’s and the Colorado PTA will give you the opportunity to raise funds for school programs, equipment or any other special projects.
How does it work? While students, parents and other school supporters are enjoying themselves dining at McDonald’s on a designated night during the months of October and November, you and the school staff are working behind the counter. As a bonus for your …