Links Resources
Internet Resources for TeachersWe have identified a variety of resources that are most helpful to teachers. Please feel free to visit these sites to see if you can find anything of interest.
Concept Mapping
http:// www.trochin.human.cornell.edu/kb/conmap.htm
How to teach visual learners. Concept mapping is a method of expressing ideas with images so that your audience can quickly absorb the concepts.
Teachers Helping Teachers
http://www.pacificnet.net/%7emandel/index.html
Lesson plans and ideas for all curriculum areas and a teacher chat area.
Reading Services Center
http://www.ops.org/reading/home.html
Diagnostic support service for grades K-12, classroom, special, and gifted education. They provide instructional and material support for teachers and parents.
Education News
http://www.educationnews.org/
Keep up-to-date on educational issues and topics from all over the United States. Includes newspaper articles, commentaries, and reports.
Teacher’s Room Lesson Plan Wizard
http://www.globefearon.com/teacher/wizard.html
This teacher site lets you search for lessons plans by interest or by content area. Use the existing database, or add your own lessons. Suitable for all ages.
Collaborative Lesson Archive (CLA)
http://www: falso.atmos.uiuc.edu/CLA
Teachers post a lesson to the archive, and others comment on how they used it. Lessons are searchable by age level and subject.
Education World, Where Teachers Go to Learn
http://www.education-world.com/
Find lesson plans, search their database for over 100,000 educational sites on any topic you can think of, search for jobs, research topics, find children's books, read education articles...
Education On Line
http://www.strategicstudies.com/html/resources.htm
Teaching resources for K-12 teachers, email updates, education articles...
Global Schoolhouse Choice Page
http://edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu/~tbushey/educ.html/
Technology resources and discussions for educators using or interested in technology.
Reading and Reading Disabilities
http://www.readbygrade3.com/
Information and research on dealing with reading disabilities in the classroom.
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
http:// www.pcsb.12.fl.us/prek/readiness.htm
A seven-part checklist for school readiness. Each part covers a different developmental area and includes helpful advice for parents who are preparing their young children for academia.
Math and English Assessments
http://www.lapc.cc.ca.us/usr/assess/test.html
Sample placement tests, with free downloadable answers. These assessments measure skills in English and several levels of math. Appropriate for upper level students
Resources for Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD News:
http://www.adhdnews.com/
A wealth of ADHD resources.
One ADD Place:
http://www.oneaddplace.com/
On line community consolidating in ONE PLACE information and resources related to ADD and LD.
National Attention Deficit Disorders Association:
http://www.add.org/
An organization built around the needs of young adults and adults with ADD.
to Explore! The Other Side of ADD:
http://borntoexplore.org
This site looks at ADD from a positive point of view. Creativity and intelligence are also part of ADD.
Resources for Advocacy (IEP and Section 504)
Mediation Information and Resource Center:
http://www.mediate.com/
Brings together resources for finding mediators or mediation solutions.
The Special Ed Advocate:
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Outstanding information about YOUR RIGHTS and THE LAW.
The new IDEA Law:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/
Read about changes to the IDEA law
Basic Similarities and Differences of IDEA and 504:
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6086
Learn about how IDEA and 504 relate to each individual's needs.
Resources for Laws and Accommodations
Web sites that offer resources for parents seeking help with laws and accommodations.
Legal information on your rights and free email newsletter
"The Special Ed Advocate":
http://www.wrightslaw.com
The new IDEA law released in 1999:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/
Basic Similarities and Differences of IDEA and 504:
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6086
Special Education Center
http:// www.education-world.com/special_ed
Description: An entire community of resources relating to gifted and talented children, disabilities, developmental delays, parents’ rights, individualized educational plans, etc.
Resources for Special Education / LD / Dyslexia
International Dyslexia Association:
http://interdys.org/
(Formerly Orton Dyslexia Society) A non-profit scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. Receive information about dyslexia. Sponsors conferences and local chapters in all states.
Learning Disabilities Association of America:
http://www.ldanatl.org/
A national non-profit organization whose purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. Join nationally and meet with a local chapter to receive assistance with learning disability issues.
Schwab Foundation for Learning
http://www.schwablearning.org/
Provides a wealth of information on learning disabilities such as laws, instructional strategies, best practices, parent advice, etc. in everyday language.
LD OnLine:
http://www.ldonline.org
Resources for parents in many aspect of learning disabilities. Read articles, search topics, share stories, follow LD calendar events, etc...
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities:
http://www.nichcy.org/
A National information and referral site providing information on disabilities and related issues for families and educators.
Internet Special Education Resources:
http://www.iser.com
Resources and links to sites for special education on the web.
Dyslexia, the Gift:
http://www.dyslexia.com
A new way to look at dyslexia. Ideas to address dyslexia, information, and links to other related sites.
Other Support Resources
EDUFAX:
http://edufax.com/ld.html
This site has a special section for college-bound LD students as well as other college-related information.
Landmark College
http://landmarkcollege.edu
This site is the only college in North America dedicated to individuals with learning disabilities, ADD and ADHD. The provide information for students, parents and educators.
Special education Resources on-Line:
http://www.seriweb.com
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of internet resources related to the field of special education. It is designed to provide information in one convenient location.
Education Place:
http://www.eduplace.com/
Education Place provides free K-8 resources for teachers, students, and parents. They provide a searchable activity database, educational game, group projects, learning centers for reading, math, science, and social studies, and more.
Family Education Network:
http://fen.com
Helping parents to help their children learn and succeed.