Time for Literacy
Links to Web sites on Specific Learning Needs
LDonline.org
LDonline is the world's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Colorín Colorado!
The National Institutes of Health estimates that one in five children has serious difficulties learning to read. These children are potentially among the most troubled kids in society. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17 percent (or approximately 9 million children and youth) of the nation's K-12 public school population is Latino. By 2025, the nationwide school-age population will be 25 percent Latino, and states such as California, Texas, Florida, and New York will have public school districts that are more than 50 percent Latino. These children are all not only learning to read, but they are struggling to do it in their non-native language. With early identification and a lot of help, however, these children can flourish; without it they are at high risk for school failure. Colorín Colorado's mission is to find research-based and best-practice information about teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs) and use the power and reach of the Internet to make it widely available to parents, educators, and policymakers.
The International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. IDA strives to promote literacy through research, education, and advocacy.
Outside the Box
ADHD, Special Needs, ADD, Learning Style Differences . . . Resources for parenting and teaching misunderstood kids who thrive outside the box.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
NICHCY is very pleased to offer you a wealth of information on disabilities! NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. We serve the nation as a central source of information on:
This WebQuest will lead you through a step by step process to make teaching though technology in an inclusion environment manageable for you and exciting for your students- those with and without disabilities!
Star Legacy Module
Setting up your classroom for students with visual disabilities
Idaho Department of Education Special Population Services
Welcome to the Bureau of Special Education. To enable all students to achieve high academic standards and quality of life, the Special Education Bureau works collaboratively with districts, agencies, and parents to ensure students receive quality, meaningful, and needed services
National Clearinghouse of English Language Acquisitions
OELA's National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) collects, analyzes, synthesizes and disseminates information about language instruction educational programs for English language learners and related programs. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement & Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students (OELA) under Title III of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001.
ACE Centre
The Oxford ACE Centre provides a focus for the use of technology with the communication and educational needs of young people with physical and communication difficulties. We offer a wide variety of services including in-depth individual assessments, information, R&D, and specialist training for parents and professionals.
BUROS Testing Links
The Buros Institute of Mental Measurements has worked for more than 65 years to serve the public interest and advance the field of measurement. By providing professional assistance, expertise, and information to users of commercially published tests, the Institute promotes meaningful and appropriate test selection, utilization, and practice. The Buros Institute encourages improved test development and measurement research through thoughtful, critical analysis of measurement instruments and the promotion of an open dialogue regarding contemporary measurement issues. The Institute's goals of serving the public interest and contributing positively to the measurement field are accomplished through several avenues: publication of the Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print series, presentation of the Buros-Nebraska Symposium on Measurement and Testing, sponsorship of the journal Applied Measurement in Education, and direct professional consultation. Proprietary testing programs continue to receive focused attention from a variety of stakeholders. This attention places more pressure on your testing programs to demonstrate the quality of your processes and validity of your results. BIACO provides services that can independently verify this quality and will give you added credibility to defend your programs against challenges. For over 65 years, the Buros Center for Testing has been recognized as a leading independent monitor of quality for commercially available and proprietary tests and testing programs. This independence allows us to offer services to assist you in making better-informed decisions about your programs.
Different Roads to Learning
Founded in 1995 by the mother of a child diagnosed with Autism, Different Roads to Learning carries over 500 products carefully selected to support the Autism Community. We understand and embrace the unique needs of every child on the spectrum and strive to enable parents and professionals to help our children grow to their full potential. We have carefully researched our products to ensure their quality and utility while we continue to explore new topics in order to offer you the most appropriate and progressive materials available. On our site, you'll find everything from basic flashcards, books and timers to advanced social skills tools to support you at every step of your program.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
If you are a parent or teacher of a child with a learning disability – or have learning disabilities yourself - you are not alone. Typical learning difficulties include dyslexia, dyscaclulia, and dysgraphia – often complicated by associated disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The good news is that the Learning Disabilities Association of America is here to help. Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities. LDA believes that every person with learning disabilities can be successful at school, at work, in relationships, and in the community -- given the right opportunities
ADDA
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. Our mission is to provide information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead better lives. We are an international non-profit organization, founded twenty years ago by adult ADHD support group leaders to share information, resources and provide support for one another. In the 20 years since its inception, ADDA has grown to become the source for information and resources exclusively for and about the adult ADHD community.
Our goal is to generate hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD. ADDA brings together scientific perspectives and the human experience. The information and resources provided to individuals and families affected by AD/HD and professionals who serve them focuses on the diagnosis, treatments, strategies and techniques for helping adults with AD/HD lead better lives
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
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International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.
http://www.interdys.org
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a national organization of parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities. LDA has state and local chapters in your area.
http://www.ldaamerica.org/
National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities
The NAEAACLD Web site includes information and resources provided by an established network of individuals and organizations experienced in minority research and special education. It also provides a parent resource network and publications for teachers, parents, and others.
http://www.aacld.org/
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) seeks to raise public awareness and understanding, furnish national information and referrals, and arrange educational programs and legislative advocacy.
http://www.ld.org/
National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders, Inc (NCAPD) includes a state-by-state referral network
http://www.audiologyonline.com/Articles/article_detail.asp?article_id=327
ReadingRockets.org provides detailed information about learning to read and strategies for supporting struggling readers at home, at school, and in the community. It offers news, practical information, expert advice, and resources for parents, teachers, tutors, child care providers, and policy makers.
http://www.readingrockets.org/
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - provides information on over 80,000 recorded textbooks and other classroom materials, from 4th grade through postgraduate levels, available for loan. Individuals with learning disabilities are eligible to participate but must complete the certification requirements.
http://www.rfbd.org/
SmartKidswithLD.org is the website of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to parents of children with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.
http://www.smartkidswithld.org
LDonline is the world's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Colorín Colorado!
The National Institutes of Health estimates that one in five children has serious difficulties learning to read. These children are potentially among the most troubled kids in society. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17 percent (or approximately 9 million children and youth) of the nation's K-12 public school population is Latino. By 2025, the nationwide school-age population will be 25 percent Latino, and states such as California, Texas, Florida, and New York will have public school districts that are more than 50 percent Latino. These children are all not only learning to read, but they are struggling to do it in their non-native language. With early identification and a lot of help, however, these children can flourish; without it they are at high risk for school failure. Colorín Colorado's mission is to find research-based and best-practice information about teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs) and use the power and reach of the Internet to make it widely available to parents, educators, and policymakers.
The International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. IDA strives to promote literacy through research, education, and advocacy.
Outside the Box
ADHD, Special Needs, ADD, Learning Style Differences . . . Resources for parenting and teaching misunderstood kids who thrive outside the box.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
NICHCY is very pleased to offer you a wealth of information on disabilities! NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. We serve the nation as a central source of information on:
- disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
- IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
- No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
- research-based information on effective educational practices.
This WebQuest will lead you through a step by step process to make teaching though technology in an inclusion environment manageable for you and exciting for your students- those with and without disabilities!
Star Legacy Module
Setting up your classroom for students with visual disabilities
Idaho Department of Education Special Population Services
Welcome to the Bureau of Special Education. To enable all students to achieve high academic standards and quality of life, the Special Education Bureau works collaboratively with districts, agencies, and parents to ensure students receive quality, meaningful, and needed services
National Clearinghouse of English Language Acquisitions
OELA's National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) collects, analyzes, synthesizes and disseminates information about language instruction educational programs for English language learners and related programs. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement & Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students (OELA) under Title III of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001.
ACE Centre
The Oxford ACE Centre provides a focus for the use of technology with the communication and educational needs of young people with physical and communication difficulties. We offer a wide variety of services including in-depth individual assessments, information, R&D, and specialist training for parents and professionals.
BUROS Testing Links
The Buros Institute of Mental Measurements has worked for more than 65 years to serve the public interest and advance the field of measurement. By providing professional assistance, expertise, and information to users of commercially published tests, the Institute promotes meaningful and appropriate test selection, utilization, and practice. The Buros Institute encourages improved test development and measurement research through thoughtful, critical analysis of measurement instruments and the promotion of an open dialogue regarding contemporary measurement issues. The Institute's goals of serving the public interest and contributing positively to the measurement field are accomplished through several avenues: publication of the Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print series, presentation of the Buros-Nebraska Symposium on Measurement and Testing, sponsorship of the journal Applied Measurement in Education, and direct professional consultation. Proprietary testing programs continue to receive focused attention from a variety of stakeholders. This attention places more pressure on your testing programs to demonstrate the quality of your processes and validity of your results. BIACO provides services that can independently verify this quality and will give you added credibility to defend your programs against challenges. For over 65 years, the Buros Center for Testing has been recognized as a leading independent monitor of quality for commercially available and proprietary tests and testing programs. This independence allows us to offer services to assist you in making better-informed decisions about your programs.
Different Roads to Learning
Founded in 1995 by the mother of a child diagnosed with Autism, Different Roads to Learning carries over 500 products carefully selected to support the Autism Community. We understand and embrace the unique needs of every child on the spectrum and strive to enable parents and professionals to help our children grow to their full potential. We have carefully researched our products to ensure their quality and utility while we continue to explore new topics in order to offer you the most appropriate and progressive materials available. On our site, you'll find everything from basic flashcards, books and timers to advanced social skills tools to support you at every step of your program.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
If you are a parent or teacher of a child with a learning disability – or have learning disabilities yourself - you are not alone. Typical learning difficulties include dyslexia, dyscaclulia, and dysgraphia – often complicated by associated disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The good news is that the Learning Disabilities Association of America is here to help. Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities. LDA believes that every person with learning disabilities can be successful at school, at work, in relationships, and in the community -- given the right opportunities
ADDA
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. Our mission is to provide information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead better lives. We are an international non-profit organization, founded twenty years ago by adult ADHD support group leaders to share information, resources and provide support for one another. In the 20 years since its inception, ADDA has grown to become the source for information and resources exclusively for and about the adult ADHD community.
Our goal is to generate hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD. ADDA brings together scientific perspectives and the human experience. The information and resources provided to individuals and families affected by AD/HD and professionals who serve them focuses on the diagnosis, treatments, strategies and techniques for helping adults with AD/HD lead better lives
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
/
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.
http://www.interdys.org
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a national organization of parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities. LDA has state and local chapters in your area.
http://www.ldaamerica.org/
National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities
The NAEAACLD Web site includes information and resources provided by an established network of individuals and organizations experienced in minority research and special education. It also provides a parent resource network and publications for teachers, parents, and others.
http://www.aacld.org/
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) seeks to raise public awareness and understanding, furnish national information and referrals, and arrange educational programs and legislative advocacy.
http://www.ld.org/
National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders, Inc (NCAPD) includes a state-by-state referral network
http://www.audiologyonline.com/Articles/article_detail.asp?article_id=327
ReadingRockets.org provides detailed information about learning to read and strategies for supporting struggling readers at home, at school, and in the community. It offers news, practical information, expert advice, and resources for parents, teachers, tutors, child care providers, and policy makers.
http://www.readingrockets.org/
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - provides information on over 80,000 recorded textbooks and other classroom materials, from 4th grade through postgraduate levels, available for loan. Individuals with learning disabilities are eligible to participate but must complete the certification requirements.
http://www.rfbd.org/
SmartKidswithLD.org is the website of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to parents of children with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.
http://www.smartkidswithld.org
