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International Reading Association

Reading Online: Building a Community of Practice for Learners With Special Needs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Research and ideas about developing literacy communities for special needs students to practice literacy skills.
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Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Office of Education Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology develops national policy and implements this policy through department-wide educational technology programs. Content includes budget and legislation information,...
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Other

Learning Disabilities Association of California

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
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Other

Carl Sandburg Hs: College Planning & Special Ed Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in learning about special education issues in college planning? This guidance site has developed an extensive list of resources related to special education issues.
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Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants: Education for Non Citizens

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of basic education rights of residents of the United States. Though the site caters to immigrants to Maine, most of the information here applies to residents anywhere...
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Website
Other

Teachers First: Special Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides teachers and other education professionals with information and resources about teaching students with disabilities. Some links are about good teaching practices while other provide information about specific...
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Questions Asked by Parents About Special Ed Services

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Topcs of this section of the NICHCY site include Your Child's Evaluation, Your Child's Eligibility, Writing an IEP, Re-evaluation, and Other Issues.
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: 10 Basic Steps in Special Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource offers a brief look at how a student is identified as having a disability and needing special education and related services.
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Handout
Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: 10 Basic Steps in Special Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource offers a brief look at how a student is identified as having a disability and needing special education and related services.
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Professional Doc
Other

Improving Word Identification Skills Using Strategic Instruction Model (Sim)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This research article is a Publication of the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition. In this article, the authors share the steps for using the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) to help secondary students with identifying...
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Learning Disabilities

For Teachers K - 1st
This resource provides a wealth of information about learning disabilities, the most common of which is dyslexia - difficulty with language and reading.
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Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers: Episode 9: A Chance to Read

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
For generations, too many people assumed that children with disabilities couldn't learn to read - so they never gave them a chance. Hosted by Molly Ringwald, "A Chance to Read" looks at the reading challenges facing kids with...
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Inclusive Classrooms: A Primer for Teachers

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
An inclusive classroom is a general education classroom where students with and without learning differences learn together. Inclusive classrooms are welcoming and support the diverse academic, social, emotional, and communication needs...
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Assistive Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find information and resources about assistive technology that can help kids with language-based learning disabilities become stronger readers and writers. Assistive technology is any device that supports the independence of a person...
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Autism and Asperger's

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here you'll find information on how to help children with ASD succeed in the K-3 classroom, books for children that feature characters on the spectrum, links to PBS autism awareness programming and resources, and much more.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Dyslexia

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Children with dyslexia often have poor phonological skills, resulting in difficulties with decoding, reading fluency, and spelling. Dyslexia can also impact reading comprehension and writing. Learn about the early warning signs for...