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University of Michigan

University of Michigan Health System: What Are Learning Disabilities (Ld)?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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LD Online

Ld Online: What Is a Learning Disability?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provided is a detailed explanation of learning disabilities, and descriptions of different types of learning disabilities. A useful overview of learning disabilities.
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American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Learning Disability Identification

For Teachers K - 1st
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.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Effective Reading Interventions for Kids With Learning Disabilities

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Research-based information and advice for sizing up reading programs and finding the right one for your child with a learning disability.
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Other

Palaestra: Activity Ideas for Students With Severe Disabilities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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LD Online

Ld Online: Educators

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.,...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.,...
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Services in Your State for Infants and Toddlers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Services in Your State for Infants and Toddlers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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PBS

Pbs: Misunderstood Minds: Reading Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS presents this comprehensive site outlining common causes of reading difficulties. Strategies and suggestions for solving these issues are discussed here.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: U Can Do It 2

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Communication Strategies for All Classrooms: Focusing on Ell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Concrete suggestions for teachers who want to communicate well with all of their students, especially English language learners and students with learning disabilities.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Intellectual Disability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Dyslexia and High School

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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PE Central

Pe Central: K 2 Pe Lesson Ideas: Alligator Alley

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Other

Wrightslaw: Writing Good Iep Goals and Objectives

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
"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.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Tips for Parents From Top Researchers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site features tips for parents from top researchers about developing your child's reading skills.

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