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University of Michigan
University of Michigan Health System: What Are Learning Disabilities (Ld)?
The University of Michigan has and extremely thorough article posted on this site offering comprehensive information on learning disabilities. Measures that parents can take are also available on this site.
LD Online
Ld Online: What Is a Learning Disability?
Provided is a detailed explanation of learning disabilities, and descriptions of different types of learning disabilities. A useful overview of learning disabilities.
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Learning Disability Identification
This series of webinars discuss using RTI in learning disability identification. The series includes presentations from both the national and state perspectives. The series includes seven webinars.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Effective Reading Interventions for Kids With Learning Disabilities
Research-based information and advice for sizing up reading programs and finding the right one for your child with a learning disability.
Other
Palaestra: Activity Ideas for Students With Severe Disabilities
Article listing activity ideas for students with severe, multiple, and profound disabilities. The article includes six sections, all outlining suggestions for activities to promote physical activity in students with severe or multiple...
LD Online
Ld Online: Educators
This site provides information about learning disabilities, from experts all over the world. This page specifically provides help, strategies, and ideas to educators of people with learning disabilities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy: Services in Your State for Infants and Toddlers
Parents of children ages birth through 5 years will find information on who to contact, what services they are entitled to, a dictionary of terms used in special education, and much more.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy: Services in Your State for Infants and Toddlers
Parents of children ages birth through 5 years will find information on who to contact, what services they are entitled to, a dictionary of terms used in special education, and much more.
PBS
Pbs: Misunderstood Minds: Reading Resources
PBS presents this comprehensive site outlining common causes of reading difficulties. Strategies and suggestions for solving these issues are discussed here.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: U Can Do It 2
Do you ever wonder whether you can be an athlete? Anyone can. At this website, read about individuals who have overcome their disabilities and have become world-class athletes. Be inspired to be a great athlete, too, and learn about the...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Communication Strategies for All Classrooms: Focusing on Ell
Concrete suggestions for teachers who want to communicate well with all of their students, especially English language learners and students with learning disabilities.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Intellectual Disability
Informative article for Kids from Kids Health provides facts on intellectual and developmental delays and disabilities. Read about the causes and what its like for kids with special needs.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Dyslexia and High School
An expert shares her observations of a dyslexic student struggling to learn at school. Also included are numerous proven examples of differentiated instruction and accommodations that can help a student to succeed.
PE Central
Pe Central: K 2 Pe Lesson Ideas: Alligator Alley
Pupils attempt to escape imaginary alligators throughout the gym as they jump and land in hoops on the gym floor. Includes ideas for varying the activity, making the activity relevant in history class, and modifying the activity for...
Other
Wrightslaw: Writing Good Iep Goals and Objectives
"Help! I need good IEP goals and objectives." Feel like that also? Here's some advice and useful articles that may help you develop indvidualized education plan.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Tips for Parents From Top Researchers
This site features tips for parents from top researchers about developing your child's reading skills.