NC DPI Exceptional Children Division -
find areas of exceptionality, behavioral support, special programs, and publications
Western Carolina University's Teacher Support Program -
a special project designed to assist special education teachers and other professionals who serve students with disabilities by providing them with an array of support
Special Education Law:
IDEA 2004 - provides current, reliable information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004
Understanding the IEP Process -
Provides several example IEP forms to use as guidelines and how to communicate with parents regarding IEP’s and IEP meetings
Wrightslaw -
accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities
Resources:
Behavior contracts - information on developing contracts, including samples of behavior contracts for special needs children
Bibliography of children's books for exceptional children that deal with people of disabilities
Classroom strategies for special education - practical strategies including time management & transitions, presentation, assessment, and behavior
Guide to Learning Disabilities -
fundamental facts about learning disabilities
Inclusion -
an overview of the concept of inclusion and recommendations that can help to ensure that the needs of all students are met
Resources for LD, ADHD, sensory integration dysfunction, asperger's syndrome, and dyslexia -
resources on how to accommodate and encourage a child with special needs
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) -
a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education
Strategies for teaching students with learning disabilities -
a general overview of guidelines to follow when teaching students with disabilities
Teaching special kids: Online resources for teachers
Organizations:
CEC: Council for Exceptional Children - a professional organization
dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder -
links to research, press releases, membership, and support
FEAT: Families of Early Autism Treatment of NC -
organization that provides resources and support to families with autistic children
International Dyslexia Association -
find information on conferences, press releases, dyslexia FAQ's, and resources
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