Curated OER
Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
Often times children hear terminology being used but do not completely understand its meaning. This site provides and introduction to special needs, the types, and proper behavior upon interacting.
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: My Child's Special Needs: Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education has compiled a list of links for parents of children with special needs. Topics include organizations, guides to IEPs, parent training, and much more.
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Special Needs Opportunity Windows
SNOW is an online provider for both teachers and parents of children with special needs. A wealth of resources are offered to meet a wide variety of needs.
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.
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Wizzlewolf: Special Education
Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.
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Services in School for Children With Special Needs: What Parents Need to Know
The services offered in schools for students with disabilities can sometimes be difficult to understand. This site tells parents what they can do and what options are afforded to them under the law. (March 2011)
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Nasdse: Response to Intervention Nasdse and Case White Paper on Rt I [Pdf]
This paper is a joint product by the National Association of State Directors of SpecialEducation (NASDSE) and the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) atthe Council for Exceptional Children. Our two organizations have...
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Wrightslaw: How to Disagree With the Iep Team
From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.
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Wrightslaw: How to Disagree With the Iep Team
From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.
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Zac Browser Gold
Internet browser designed specifically for children with autism and other special needs. This resource allows children to interact directly with games and activities that cater to those who display the characteristics of autism spectrum...
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Cerebral Palsy Source: Cerebral Palsy and Education
From a site full of resources and educational information on Cerebral Palsy, this article and linked articles provide necessary and important information for teachers of students with Cerebral Palsy. This page includes introductions to...
Mental Health America
Mha: Recognizing Mental Health Probelms in Children
This resource provides a check list for recognizing mental health problems in children.
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Life Skills Lesson Plans
This site provides four appropriate lesson plans for teaching life skills to young children with special needs. Topics taught include color recognition, sequence patterns, reading comprehension, and environment awareness. A good resource...
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Due Process and Complaints
A reference site outlining the special education due process and complaint rights of parents and educators. The site provides a definition for due process, compliance complaints, and outlines the rights of parents.
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Due Process and Complaints
A reference site outlining the special education due process and complaint rights of parents and educators. The site provides a definition for due process, compliance complaints, and outlines the rights of parents.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Parental Organizations
Links to several different well established parental organizations can be accessed on this site. The organizations range from those supporting Asian Americans to children with special needs.
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Dyslexia in the Classroom
From the Davis Dyslexia Association, committed to providing assistance and methods of learning for individuals with dyslexia, comes a complete list of classroom accommodations. This bulleted list provides a helpful resource for regular...
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Macomb Intermediate School District: Gifted Children
Part of a Michigan school site, this page offers several definitions of giftedness, lists characteristics and behaviors of gifted students, and confirms ways of addressing their special needs.
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Alliance for Technology Access
Site is for providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. Wonderful search engine to find just the technology you need!
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Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technologies
Very informative site whose mission is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology.
LD Online
Ld Online: Strategies for Composition in the Writing Process
An extensive discourse on strategies to teach writing skills to learning disabled children. Authors have developed an approach known as self-regulated strategy development (SRSD). In this paper they elaborate on the research they...
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Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technologies
Very informative site whose mission is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology.
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National Center on Deaf Blindness
Site consists of an extensive library of materials, and information specialists to help serve children who are deaf-blind.