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Exceptionality and Special Exceptionality and Special Education Internet SitesEducation Internet Sites
Anne ThiesED. 417Fall 1999
Internet Resources For Special Educators
• I decided to do my Power Point presentation on something that I could use in the future. I have chosen 20 special education web sites that any educator, parent, or student could use.
National Center For Learning Disabilities, Inc.
• Http://www.NCLD.ORG/• A non-profit organization
committed to improving the lives of those affected by learning disabilities.
• Includes many resources, upcoming conferences, workshops, etc.
National Center For Learning National Center For Learning Disabilities, IncDisabilities, Inc
Mission StatementMission Statement
• “NCLD’s mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities, and to provide national leadership on their behalf, so they may achieve their potential and enjoy full participation in our society.”
Learning Disabilities Associationhttp://www.ldanatl.org
• LDA is a national non-profit, volunteer organization including individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and professionals.
Learning Disabilities Association
• LDA is dedicated to a world in which all individuals with learning disabilities thrive and participate fully in society and a world in which the causes of learning disabilities are understood and addressed.”
Council For Exceptional Childrenhttp://www.cec.sped.org
• This site includes: CEC membership information.
• CEC training• Publications• CEC Career Connections• CEC Discussion Format
Research Press Publishershttp://www.researchpress.com
• A Internet site in which you are able to order books, videos, and software relating to special education, school counseling, therapy, and more.
• A great tool for any special educator to have!
Internet Special Education Resources
http://www.iser.com
• ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabled and special education communities.
• This site offers LD and ADHD assessment, educational alternatives, products, books, articles, therapy, advocacy,
Learning Disabilities Specialisthttp://www.enteract.com/~jahph
d• John A. Holsterman is a learning
disabilities specialist. • This site gives an in depth definition
of learning disabled, signs of LD and ADHD.
• This site answers many questions that parents and teachers of special education students might have.
Special Kidshttp://www.specialKids1.com
• Offers many videos for teachers and parents of special education children.
• Videos include speech, reading, writing, and self-help skills.
The St. Briavels Centre For Child Development
http://www.welshweb.co.uk/st.briavels/
• The St. Briavels Centre For Child Development is a children’s charity which works to improve the abilities and quality of life of children with brain injury or specific learning disabilities.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS
• The Off ice of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities.
Federal Resource Center For Special Education
http://www.dssc.org/frc/index.htm
• The federal Resource Center For Special Education includes state improvement plan and grant resource information.
The Special Education Exchangehttp://www.spedex.com
• This site provides educators, professionals, parents, and students with useful resources in the field of special education.
Http://www.nanana.com/specialedu.html
• Provides great learning games for regular or special education students.
• Has numerous links to other special education sites.
Special Education Resources on the Internet
http://www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.htm
• A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in fields related to Special Education.
Http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/
curry/dept/sped
• This site is through the Curry school in Virginia.
• It includes Curriculum and instruction information.
Our Kidshttp://www.rdz.stjohns.edu
• Web page devoted to children with special needs.
• Our-Kids is a support group of parents and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorderhttp://www.CHADD.org
• This site includes journals, information on conferences, support for parents, and much more.
Dyslexia-The Gifthttp:www.dyslexia.com
• This web page includes information on training, materials, bookstore, calendar of events, forum, etc.
• A neat thing about this site is it honors those students who are dyslexic and have dealt with their disability and succeeded.
Council For Learning Disabilitieshttp://www1.winthrop.edu
• This site has support for parents,students, and educators concerning special education.