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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: My Child's Special Needs: Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Teachnology

Teachnology: Parental Organizations

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Wizzlewolf: Special Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Other

Wrightslaw: How to Disagree With the Iep Team

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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Other

Wrightslaw: How to Disagree With the Iep Team

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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Other

Dreamms for Kids: Assistive Technology Solutions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Site is dedicated to facilitating technology access to children with special needs. Check out the "Links," link for a wide variety of information from other sites.
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Other

Dreamms for Kids: Assistive Technology Solutions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Site is dedicated to facilitating technology access to children with special needs. Check out the "Links," link for a wide variety of information from other sites.
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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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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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Other

Cerebral Palsy Source: Cerebral Palsy and Education

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

Due Process and Complaints

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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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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Other

Due Process and Complaints

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

Nichcy: Questions Asked by Parents About Special Ed Services

For Teachers 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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Other

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This sites provides a wealth of information regarding issues that surround educational rights. PACER works with parents of children with disabilities to insure educational equity.
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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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Macomb Intermediate School District: Gifted Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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Other

Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technologies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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LD Online

Ld Online: Strategies for Composition in the Writing Process

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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Other

Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technologies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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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

Reading From Scratch: dyslexia.org

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the Reading From Scratch program that is based on scientific research to help students with dyslexia. This site features helpful hints for teachers, a bibliographies, definitions and more.
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US Department of Education

Identifying and Treating Adhd: Resource for School/home [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An article on identifying and treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in school as well as at home. Included are causes of ADHD, legal requirements for identification, treatment options, and tips for parents and teachers. [pdf].