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LD Online

Ld Online: Teaching Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Part 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article discusses, in-depth, the idea of "watering up" the curriculum for adolescents with learning disabilities. The article begins by explaining that accommodations usually seem to "water down" the curriculum and decrease...
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Other

National Center for Learning Disabilities: Transitioning to Life After...school

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for students with disabilities for succeeding in college or the workplace after high school.
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Other

Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...
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Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...
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LD Online

Ld Online: Planning Student Directed Transition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers have reported that students who are involved in their transition planning experience success and a sense of accomplishment. This article discusses the importance of transition planning, and in involving the student with...
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LD Online

Ld Online: Mathematics for Secondary Students With Ld

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An excellent, comprehensive article providing discussion on the effectiveness of mathematics instruction to students who have learning disabilities. In addition to the complete discussion presented, the article includes strategies for...
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US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
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US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
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US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
Website
US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
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Read Works

Read Works: School Bus Strike Hurt Kids With Disabilities Most

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about the effects of a four-week school bus drivers' strike in New York City. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Do It: (Stem)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Educators searching for resources to help teach STEM material to students with disabilities will find a plethora of publications, videos, training materials and other sources provided by the University of Washington "DO-IT" program.
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American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Supporting Teachers With Progress Monitoring

For Teachers K - 1st
This 2006 presentation (PDF PowerPoint and Handouts), conducted by Dr. Erica Lembke and Dr. Laura Saenz.at the Summer Institute on Student Progress Monitoring, discusses issues related to successfully implementing Curriculum Based...
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Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
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Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
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Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
Handout
Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
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Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: College Planning for Students With Learning Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
This article will help teachers who are guiding LD students in looking for and applying to college programs. Find a list of questions teachers and students should consider as they explore schools and their options for students with...
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Other

Services in School for Children With Special Needs: What Parents Need to Know

For Students 9th - 10th
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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LD Online

Ld Online: Teaching Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Part 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article discusses, in-depth, the idea of "watering up" the social and emotional environment for adolescents with learning disabilities, which is referred to as the affective aspect of the classroom. The author focuses on explaining...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Helping Students With Ld Pass High Stakes Tests

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students must pass a high stakes tests to graduate high school. These tests are a major barrier for students with learning disabilities who often do not test well. Accommodations can help. Learn how to help children with learning...
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University of Washington

Uw: Disabilities, Opportunities and Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The DO-IT Center serves to increase the success of people with disabilities and promotes the use of accessible information technology and universal design. Search the pages for content tailored to your needs.
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Virginia Tech

Classroom Inclusion: Balancing Student Needs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This well-written article provides a discussion of inclusion of students with special needs, and is written in reference to the Montgomery County public school district in Virginia. The article provides an interesting and informative...
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Other

Aslh: Language Based Learning Disabilities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides valuable information on language-based learning disabilities, listing risk factors, characteristics of language problems, Speech Pathologist role, assessment in the classroom, and treatment. A valuable reference site for the...