"Intervention Central http://www.interventioncentral.org/
“Intervention Central is committed to the goal of making quality Response-to-Intervention resources available to educators at no cost--especially in these times of tight school budgets. The site was created in 2000 by Jim Wright, a school psychologist and school administrator from Central New York. Visit to check out newly posted academic and behavioral intervention strategies, download publications on effective teaching practices, and use tools that streamline classroom assessment and intervention.”
Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org/
“Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.”CAST http://www.cast.org/
“CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning. Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST has earned international recognition for its innovative contributions to educational products, classroom practices, and policies. Its staff includes specialists in education research and policy, neuropsychology, clinical/school psychology, technology, engineering, curriculum development, K-12 professional development, and more.”
CEC Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
“The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.”Special Connections
“If you are a teacher, you might want to check out the Teacher Tools section of each focus area. There you will find easy to use information on how to implement many instructional strategies, as well as resource materials and links. However, you will find useful information in all four sections of each focus area. Think of this site as a virtual lending library, where you get to check out the material whenever you want and for as long as you want.”
Using Technology to Support Diverse Learners
”This web site contains links to materials for professional developers to adapt and use when helping teachers integrate technology into the curriculum. These materials complement and support research based strategies that have been used to support differentiated instruction.”
Misunderstood Minds: Disability Simulations and Information:
“A companion site to the PBS’s special on learning differences and disabilities. Explore stories from the show and find information resources for parents.”
LD Online http://www.ldonline.org/index.php
“LD Online is the world's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. It seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.”
Life Success for Children with Learning Disabilities
“This guide is based on over 20 years of research conducted by the Frostig Center in Pasadena, California. The research traced the lives of individuals with learning disabilities in an attempt to identify factors that predicted successful life outcomes. This guide was developed as part of a larger ongoing study conducted by Dr. Marshall H. Raskind and Dr. Roberta J. Goldberg, co-principal investigators, along with research associates Dr. Eleanor L. Higgins and Dr. Kenneth L. Herman.”
Students and Adults, Learning Disabilities and Cognitive Challenges Toolbox
“This toolbox is intended only as a guide to explore possible tools and solutions for persons with learning disabilities. It does not cover all possible products or endorse any specific product. Assistive technology should be explored and specifically tailored to individual needs. Listed resources and references are provided for interested parties to familiarize themselves with assistive technologies and information that encourages research, dissemination and an ongoing process of discovery.
Web links to sources of freeware, shareware and various demos can be installed and used as an Assistive Technology resource toolbox. Links allow users to access more current versions in the future as well as tutorials, examples, templates and other resources. ”
AT Decision Making
“The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms.”
Family Center on Technology and Disability
“Assistive Technology Works! Knowing where to begin and how to proceed can be daunting, however. We're here to help. The Family Center on Technology and Disability provides a wide range of resources on assistive and instructional technologies, from introductory fact sheets through CEU's for practitioners and educators.”
Illinois Assistive Technology Program http://www.iltech.org/ten_tech.asp
“IATP's primary focus is on education, employment, community living, information technology and telecommunications. Our mission is to enable people with disabilities so they can fully participate in all aspects of life.”
Illinois State Board of Education:Special Education
“The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, established in law in 1975, retains the basic rights and protections for children with disabilities. In 1997, President Clinton signed amendments to the Act that focus on improving the education of children with disabilities by
- Identifying children with special needs before they enter school and providing services to help them,
- Developing individualized education programs (IEPs) that focus on improving educational results through the general curriculum,
- Educating children with disabilities with their nondisabled peers,
- Setting higher expectations for students who are disabled and ensuring schools are held accountable,
- Strengthening the role of parents and fostering partnerships between parents and schools,
- Reducing unnecessary paperwork and other burdens.”
100 Web Tools for Learning with a Disability
“The Internet and the computers we use to access it are full of educational possibilities that can help to speed up, complement or provide endless opportunities to expand our knowledge. Unfortunately, sometimes those with disabilities may find these resources more difficult or sometimes impossible to access. Whether you need to use the computer for research, to write a paper or just to learn a new skill, those with disabilities of all kinds can check out these resources to help them improve their learning potential while surfing the Web.”
Do 2 Learn http://www.do2learn.com/
“This web site is dedicated to those individuals who see the world in different ways... “
“When we started, we hoped to help children with learning difficulties better understand and adjust to our world. At some level, this is still true. We, however, misjudged what we were exchanging with these children. If we in any small way help them function in this reality, they continually teach us much more about what reality can be. For years, psychologists have shown that our minds respond selectively to our senses. In working with individuals with mental disorders, we are reminded of just how separate our realities are. They showed us that the secret to communicating with anyone may be to suspend previous judgments of how the world must be sensed and separated, and to understand that life can be seen in many ways. Our goal is to help each person communicate, survive and adapt to the bigger world around him or her, while respecting that all perceptions are valuable. Our hope is that this site will provide tools and solutions based on scientific research and clinical experience to help those with special learning and treatment needs. “
Tinsnips http://www.tinsnips.org/
“Tinsnips, is a special education resource that strives to share a variety of specialized teaching tools, techniques, worksheets, activities with teachers of students who have autistic spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. Many of these activities may be appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten children.”
Pacer Center http://www.pacer.org/
PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation, as well as those in Minnesota. Parents can find publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities.
Wrightslaw http://www.wrightslaw.com/
“Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.”
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