A New Leaf, Inc.
Joy Cameron or Amy Wright
2428 N. Stokesberry Place
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-3888
Email: contactus | at | anewleaf.info
Web: http://www.anewleaf.info
Developmental Disabilities Agency: children and adults. Services: Developmental Therapy, Intensive Behavioral Intervention, Service Coordination, Adult Day Care, Certified Family Homes,Learning Support Program, and Advocacy.
Access Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Nikki Tangen
1276 River Street, Suite 100
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 338-4699; (208) 322-4722 (fax)
Email: nikki | at | accessbhs.com
Web: http://www.accessbhs.com
We offer a client focused approach to teaching independent life skills to adults and children with chronic mental illness and developmental disabilties.
Advocates for Inclusion
Laura Sandidge, Ph.D.
958 W. Corporate Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Email: admin | at | advocates4inclusion.net
We provide individualized services to children and adults with special needs. Intensive Behavioral Intervention, Developmental Therapy, and Service Coordination.
All For One, LLC
Kate Kennedy
2927 S. Portside Ave.
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 703-5907; (208) 249-0332; (208) 629-0512 (fax)
Email: allforonellc | at | live.com
Service Coordination for children and adults with a disability.
Elizabeth K. Allen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 3842
Nampa, ID 83653
(208) 989-9038; (866) 254-9722 (fax)
Email: ekallenlaw | at | gmail.com
I am an attorney who has practiced special education law in California and hope to bring my knowledge and experience to Idaho.
* Autism Society, Treasure Valley
Meredith Adams, President
P.O. Box 44831
Boise, ID 83711
(208) 336-5676
Email: autism.asatvc | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.asatvc.org
Holds Monthly Meetings with Professional Speakers Provides Information about Services and Programs in the Treasure Valley…
Belliston Day Care Referral
313 S 4th St.
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 434-2999
Email: kimi | at | pmt.org
Provides free day care referral service for working parents.
Alan Boehme Esq.
Attorney at Law
11239 S. 2480 W.
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 708-3016
Email: boehmealan | at | gmail.com
As a former educator and special education advocate I know what needs to be done to get your child a free appropriate education.
Brain Injury Association of Idaho
P.O. Box 414
Boise, ID 83701-0414
(208) 336-7708; (888) 374-3447 (In ID)
Email: biaofid | at | qwest.net
Web: http://www.biaid.org/
Bureau of Family and Children’s Services
Division of Family and Community Services
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-6559
Email: halligan | at | idhw.state.id.us
Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Division of Family and Community Services
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-6500
Email: sargeant | at | idhw.state.id.us
Web: http://www.state.id.us/
Center Counseling PSR
Rebecca Carrier, Ph.D.
4460 Central Way STE. 4
Chubbuck, ID 83202
(208) 237-3880; (208) 237-9844 (fax)
Email: rcarrier21 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.centercounselingpsr.com
Center Counseling PSR offers therapy and service coordination to adults and children with depression, anxiety, anger, emotional disturbances, ADHD, autism, histories of abuse, personality disorders, mood disorders, and other problems related to mental and behavioral health.
Center on Disabilities and Human Development
University Center on Excellence/University of Idaho
129 W. Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 885-3559
Email: jfodor | at | uidaho.edu
Web: http://www.idahocdhd.org/
CHADD Boise / Treasure Valley
(208) 344-3848
CHADD Twin Falls
(208) 734-2854
Children’s Developmental Services
Division of Family and Community Services
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5523
Email: jonesm | at | idhw.state.id.us
Children’s Special Health Program
Bureau of Clinical and Preventive Services
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5962
Email: harrellb | at | idhw.state.id.us
Children’s Therapy Place
Hadley Cole
6855 W. Fairview Avenue, Ste. 120
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 323-8888; (208) 323-8889 (fax)
Email: hcole | at | childrenstherapyplace.com
Web: http://www.childrenstherapyplace.com
Provide pediatric physical, occupational, speech and developmental therapy, Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI), and Service Coordination. Medicaid and most insurance accepted.
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
341 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83702-0012
(208) 334-3220; (800) 542-8688
Email: mgraham | at | icbvi.state.id.us
Web: www.icbvi.state.id.us
Community Connections, Inc.
Brian Fay
1675 S. Maple Grove Rd.
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 377-9814; (208) 375-5803 (fax)
Email: bfay | at | cciidaho.com
Web: http://www.cciidaho.com
Free therapy services for children & adults with a Developmental Disability and or Mental Health diagnosis. Call now to get started!
Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. (Co-Ad, Inc.)
4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 336-5353 (V/TTY); (800) 632-5125
Email: coadinc | at | mcleodusa.net
Web: users.moscow.com/co-ad
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0096
(208) 334-3390 (V/TTY)
Email: bthompson | at | idvr.state.id.us
Web: www.vr.idaho.gov
Dyslexia & Reading Success!
Doreen Bentley, Owner
259 O’Leary Road
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 377-4578
Email: Dbentley2023 | at | gmail.com
Dyslexia Screening and Remediation Specialist. Certified Orton-Gillingham-based Barton Reading Tutor available to schools, private 1:1 and online tutoring.
Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho
310 W. Idaho
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-4340; (800) 237-6676 (In ID)
Email: efid | at | epilepsyidaho.org
Web: www.epilepsyidaho.org
Excel Learning Center of Treasure Valley
Dick Fleming
2540 E Franklin, Suite 103
Meridian, ID 83642-5823
(208) 855-9344; (541) 524-9935
Email: dfleming | at | bakervalley.net
Web: http://www.brighterbrains.com
We treat ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning difficulties by stimulating development of the neural networks in the brain and thereby improving brain function.
Framework Learning, LLC
Emily Boles, Director
1102 N. 21st St.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 890-0008
Email: emily | at | frameworklearning.com
Web: http://www.frameworklearning.com
We provide academic therapy and study skills coaching for children with learning differences, starting with a free parent consultation to discuss concerns and plan intervention.
Idaho Aspeger’s Support Group
Katie Bagley or Mark and Christine Rednour
Idaho ASG
P.O. Box 683
Nampa, ID 83653
(208) 322-2911
Email: support | at | idahoasg.org
Web: www.idahoasg.org
We provide support and education for families that are affected by Asperger’s Syndrome. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about Aperger’s Syndrome to join in.
Idaho Assistive Technology Project
129 W. Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 885-3573; (800) 432-8324 (V/TTY)
Email: rseiler | at | uidaho.edu
Web: http://www.educ.uidaho.edu/idatech/index.asp
Idaho Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
500 W. Washington
Boise, ID 83702-5965
(208) 344-0851; (208) 342-8585
Email: idahopta | at | mindspring.com
Web: www.idahopta.org
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1720 Westgate Drive, Suite A
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 334-0879; (208) 334-0803 (TTY); (800) 433-1323; (800) 433-1361
Email: cooperp | at | idhw.state.id.us
Web: www.state.id.us/cdhh/cdhh1.htm
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
802 W. Bannock Street, Suite 308
Boise, ID 83720-5840
(208) 334-2178
Email: msword | at | icdd.state.id.us
Web: http://www2.state.id.us/icdd
Idaho Department of Education
Len B. Jordan Office Building
650 West State Street
P. O. Box 83720; Boise, ID 83720-0027
(208) 332-6800; (800) 432-4601; (800) 377-3529 (TTY); (208) 334-2228 (fax)
Web: http://www.accessidaho.org/education/
Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Trish Wheeler, Cindy Shotton
1509 S. Robert Street, Suite 101
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 433-8845; (208) 861-8305; (208) 433-8337 (fax)
Email: info | at | idahofederation.org
Web: http://www.idahofederation.org
Advocacy, non-financial support and education for youth & families of children with behavioral, emotional & mental challenges.
Idaho Hands & Voices
1720 Westgate Drive. Ste. A
Boise, ID 83704
(800) 433-1361 (TTY); (208) 334-0829
Email: irwinjl | at | northrim.net
Web: http://www.idhandsandvoices.org
Deaf/hard of hearing family support without communication bias.
Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.
Evelyn Mason
600 N. Curtis #145
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 342-5884; (800) 242-IPUL; (208) 342-1408 (fax)
Email: Parents | at | ipulidaho.org
Web: www.ipulidaho.org
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) is a statewide parent training and information center. IPUL provide information, resources and support to parents of children with disabilities who speak both Spanish and English.
Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness
Center on Disabilities and Human Development
University of Idaho, Boise Center
800 Park Boulevard
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 364-4012
Email: rgreen | at | uidaho.edu
Web: http://www.idahocdhd.org/text/projects/cydb/
Idaho Speech-Language-Hearing Association
100 N. McDermott Road
Kuna, ID 83634-1106
(208) 922-3494
Email: pwaldorf | at | internetoutlet.net
Web: www.idahosha.org
Idaho Youth Ranch
7025 Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-2613
Email: jwest | at | youthranch.org
Web: http://www.youthranch.org
Learned Lawyer PLLC
942 W. Myrtle St.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 615-5327
Email: scottlearned | at | msn.com
Web: http://learned-lawyer.com
I have experience representing families dealing with special education legal issues, including IDEA and Section 504.Learning Disabilities Association of Idaho
9797 N. Circle Drive
Hayden, ID 83835-9503
(208) 762-2316
Email: connect4kids | at | imbris.com
Panhandle Autism Society
Lesley Schoch, President
411 N 15th Street
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-4133
Email: president | at | panhandleautismsociety.org
Web: http://www.panhandleautismsociety.org
Our mission is to educate, support, and advocate for people living on the autism spectrum in North Idaho.
Lee Pesky Learning Center
Lori Sirs, LCSW
3324 Elder St
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 333-0008; (208) 333-0888 (fax)
Email: lsirs | at | LPLearningcenter.org
Web: http://www.LPLearningcenter.org
Lee Pesky Learning Center provides evaluation and academic intervention services to individuals with learning disabilities and other learning challenges.
Living Independence Network Corp.
2500 Kootenai
Boise, ID 83705
Email: info | at | lincidaho.org
Web: www.lincidaho.org
Mindmatters Learning & Counseling
348 W. Clark Street
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 238-0044; (208) 238-0045 (fax)
Email: jls | at | mindmatterslearning.com
Web: http://mindmatterslearning.com
Neuroscience-based research-proven rehabilitation and learning methods improve academics, learning disabilities, behavior. Licensed clinical services treating: ADHD, NLD/Aspergers, Dyslexia, Language, CAPD, TBI, Mental health.
Music Makes Connections
6515 Northview
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 405-9454
Email: info | at | musicmakesconnections.com
Web: http://www.musicmakesconnections.com
Provide music therapy services for adults and children with DD as well as individuals with mental illness and individuals with dementia.
Musical Rainbow Music Instruction
Wendy Starke
3430 E. Chinden Blvd.
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 830-6017; (208) 888-3977 (fax)
Email: musicalrainbo | at | aol.com
Web: http://meridianmusicalrainbow.com
NAMI-Idaho
P.O. Box 68
Albion, ID 83311
(208) 673-6672; (800) 572-9940
Email: namiid | at | atcnet.net
Web: http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=75
NATHHAN
National Challenged Homeschoolers
P.O. Box 39 Porthill, ID 83853
(208) 267-6246
Email: nathanews | at | aol.com
Web: www.nathhan.com
New Generations Children and Family Center, Inc.
John Condron
1023 Yellowstone, Suite J
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 478-9551; (208) 478-1507 (fax)
Email: Childrenandfamily | at | hotmail.com
We Provide Counseling, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation, Case Management for children, teens and adults. We also provide domestic Violence Evaluation, Parent coordination and Mediation.
Office of Consumer Affairs
1607 W. Jefferson
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 336-5533
Email: oocaata | at | mindspring.com
Panhandle Autism Society
118 N 7th Street, Suite C-4
Coeur d’Alene, Id 83814
(208) 676-8884
Email: emmathes | at | icehouse.net
We are an affiliate of the Autism Society of America. We offer information and referral, community education and family support groups.
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL)
600 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 342-5884 (V/TTY); (800) 242-4785 (in ID only)
Email: evelyn | at | ipulidaho.org
Web: http://ipulidaho.org
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Bureau of Special Education
Idaho Department of Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
(208) 332-6910
Email: jjones | at | sde.state.id.us
Web: www.sde.state.id.us/specialed
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Infant Toddler Program
Bureau of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
450 W. State Street, 5th Floor
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5514
Email: jonesm | at | idhw.state.id.us
Web: www.idahochild.org
Charlene K. Quade, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1501 Tyrell Lane
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 367-0723; (208) 639-6399; (208) 639-6400 (fax)
Email: char | at | charquadelaw.com
Web: http://www.charquadelaw.com
Legal Advocacy and Life Planning for persons with disabilities: Special Education, Government Benefits, Substituted Decision Making, and Special Needs Trusts.
Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Northwest ADA/IT Center
OHSU/CDRC
P.O. Box 574
Portland, OR 97207-0574
(503) 494-4001; (800) 949-4232
Email: nwada | at | ohsu.edu
Web: www.nwada.org
Seasons of Hope, LLC
Lynda Sommer, VP
4650 Hawthorne Road, Ste.3B
Chubbuck, ID 83202
(208) 237-9833
Email: admin | at | seasonsofhope.us
Web: http://www.seasonsofhope.us
Developmental Disablity Agency and Mental Health Clinic providing DT, PSR, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Adult Daycare, Physicians Assistant, Psych Testing and PhD level clinical services.
S.L. Start
Tracy Re
10118 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 323-9940; (208) 323-9980 (fax)
Email: tre | at | slstart.com
Web: http://www.slstart.com
We provide Intensive Behavioral Intervention services for youth ages 3-21. We also provide Developmental Therapy for all qualified individuals ages 3 and up.
Phoebe Smith, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6126 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 953-1529
Email: phoebesmith2 | at | msn.com
Representing children with special needs through the full spectrum of advocacy under the IDEA, from attendance at IEP Team meetings to Due Process Hearings.
Special Education
Publications, Laws, Rules
Procedural Safeguards
Secondary Transition
Improving Results
District Special Education Directors
Directory of Services & Staff
Assistive Technology
Emotional Disturbance
Gifted & Talented
http://www.sde.state.id.us/SpecialEd/
Special Education Regulations
IDAPA 08 TITLE 02 CHAPTER 03 THOROUGHNESS 08.
(Section 33-2001 through 2008, Idaho Code) – General Provisions.
http://www.sde.state.id.us/WhatsNew/rulesall.htm#43a
St. Francis Educational Services
5435 Citruswood Drive
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-2080
Email: klee | at | stfrancisedservices.com
Web: http://www.stfrancisedservics.com
Special education consulting and training services. Reseller of special education books and software. Discount rates for parents in all special education services provided.
State Division of Professional-Technical Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0095
(208) 334-3216
Email: mrush | at | pte.state.id.us
Web: www.pte.state.id.us
State Education Agency Rural Representative
Bureau of Special Education
Idaho Department of Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
(208) 332-6910
Email: jjones | at | sde.state.id.us
Web: www.sde.state.id.us/specialed
State Mediation System
Department of Education
650 W. State Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
(208) 332-6914
Email: lstreete | at | sde.state.id.us
Web: www.sde.state.id.us/specialed
Summit Assistance Dogs
5458 W. Shore Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-5609; (360) 293-4675
Email: gooddogs | at | cnw.com
Email: dlhall | at | home.com
Web: http://www.summitdogs.org/
TESH, Inc.
3803 Industiral Ave. South
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-5105; (208) 765-3817 (fax)
Email: contacttesh | at | teshinc.com
Web: http://www.teshinc.com
Service Coordination for Children and Adults, Certified Family Homes, Residential Habilitation Affiliation and Program Coordination, Developmental Therapy, Adult Day Care, Intensive Behavior Intervention, Children’s Afterschool Program, etc.
Tomorrows Hope Satellite Services Inc
1655 W. Fairview Ave. #100
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 319-0760
Email: amorris | at | tomorrowshopeinc.org
Web: http://tomorrowshopeinc.org
ICF/ID, Res Hab/Certified Family Homes, DDA for Adults and Children. Meet qualifications for new Redesign, offers Habilitative Interention/Supports.
United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho
5420 W. Franklin Road, Suite A
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 377-8070; (888) 289-3259
Email: ucpidaho | at | aol.com
Web: ucpidaho.ataccess.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho (UCPI)
The Idaho Assistive Technology Project. Statewide loan library for AT devices.
(800) IDA-TECH; (208) 377-8070
Email: UCPIDAHO | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/66
Visions and Voices Together
Charmaine Thaner, MA
3313 W. Cherry Lane #328
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 340-5874
Email: charmaine | at | visionsandvoicestogether.com
Web: http://www.visionsandvoicestogether.com
Frustrated and overwhelmed? Contact Charmaine, parent & retired educator. She is committed to supporting parents through the special education process.