Special Education

Whether or not you are a Special Ed teacher, chances are you work with special ed students. This page is built with this fact in mind.

The office of Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, & School Improvement Programs of the Nevada Department of Education stands ready to assist you in meeting the language, socioeconomic backgrounds and students who have disabilities. To that end, we recommend the following resources:

• Early Childhood Special Education Library Located in the Bureau of Early Intervention Services office in Carson City, the library is jointly funded by the Nevada Departments of Human Resources and Education. This library is available for use statewide; staff can come in and browse the library or request materials via mail.

• Project ASSIST is a central resource directory for anyone seeking information about organizations, programs or agencies that may provide services and supports for children and young adults up to 21 years with disabilities, and their families.

Information is available on:

• Parent Support Groups

• Respite Care

• Screening, Diagnosis or Assessment

• Early Intervention Programs for Infants and Toddlers

• Preschool Special Education Services

• Education, Health, and Social Service Agencies

• Vocational Training

• Physical or Occupational Therapy

• Speech or Language Therapy

• Counseling or Psychological Services

• Advocacy Organizations

• Life Planning, Financial or Legal Assistance

• as well as many other services.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., telephone calls are answered promptly when staff is available. There is 24-hour voice mail and calls are returned generally within two working days. The Project ASSIST data base yields a printout describing each selected resource and automatically generates a packet of information that is mailed to you on the same day, at no cost.

Project ASSIST is supported by Nevada Departments of Education and Human Resources.

Please call Project ASSIST today!

Project ASSIST Toll Free Number:

1-800-522-0066