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Please find below a broad array of links related to special education.  The purpose of this page is to be a broad resource to all individuals who fall under the umbrella of special education.  If you have an area of content or a link you would like shared, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Assistive Technology for Student with Autism

Autism Speaks
 
 
Dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatment of autism.

Autism Society Supporting families affected by autism and Asperger's 

Behavior
  • PBIS  Excellent site for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
  • Tier 1 Behavior Supports
  • Tier 2 Behavior Supports
  • Tier 3 Behavior Supports
Behavior -- Positive Behavior Supports at Home

Behavior Support in the Home


Best Books for Kids: Reading strategies and book ideas for children of all ages 
 

BPKids: Learn more about the Child and Adolescent Bi-Polar Foundation.

CADRE Guidance on Resolving Special Education Conflict

​Calm Clinic: A comprehensive resource site for families dealing with anxiety disorders, depression and panic attacks.

Celebrate Motherhood: Encouragement for moms of all ages providing information, support or a good laugh.

Cerebral Palsy:  Information for those suffering from cerebral palsy including support.

Child Behavior Guide: Information and strategies related to child behavior, pervasive developmental disorders and ADHD.

Children Succeed: Innovative communication and social skills games for children with Autism and Asperger syndrome. 

Council for Exceptional Children  The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.  

Disability Definitions under IDEA:  Great resource for understanding how IDEA defines disabilities


Down Syndrome Society: Direct support to families with children who have down syndrome.

Down Syndrome and Sleep Disorders:  Information on sleep disorders often affecting individuals with Down Syndrome.

Dr. Kurt Hulett's Kitchen Table EdTalk  A series of videos and interviews on a variety of education-related topics, but with a primary focus on special education.


Dyslexia:  General Overview and Advice for Students with Dyslexia
Dyslexia Guidance Department of Education
Dyslexia Reading Well: Information and resources on dyslexia for parents and teachers.

Easter Seals: Education, outreach and advocacy for those living with disabilities.

ED.gov U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs’ (OSEP’s) IDEA website

Education Laws:
  • IDEA Broad Overview
  • IDEA General Overview
  • IDEA Federal Statute and Regulations Federal Statute and Regs Language
  • IDEA DOE Guidance Letters and Policies  Letters of guidance and direction to states and localities on IDEA
  • IDEA By Topic  Excellent way to look up questions relative to specific areas covered by IDEA
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504  General Overview
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 Overview and Alignment with IDEA
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 Regulations
  • Americans with Disabilities Act General Overview

Family to Family Network   Houston Area: Provides training on “Creating a Positive School Culture by Uniting Families and Schools." May also be able to give guidance and information for your ARD meeting
FAPE Guidance US Department of Education
HIE Hypoxic-Ischemic-Encephalopathy:  Information on this brain injury which occurs due to lack of oxygen.

Home Schooling Records: On line calendar and grade keeper for parents who homeschool their children.

Home Speech Home: Resource for home speech therapy ideas, materials and activities including information about speech disorders.

icommunicate: "icommunicate" is a site for teachers and parents dedicated to enhancing speech, language and communication for all individuals by providing information, services and resources for speech therapy/pathology and disorders related to communication.
IEP Process Explained
Learning Disabilities Reading Tutor: Resource site for parents of children with reading disorders and dyslexia.
Litigation
  • Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District -- critical case impacting FAPE and LRE
  • Honig v. Doe -- critical case impacting behavior and discipline procedures
  • L.H. v. Hamilton County Department of Education-- very important 2018 FAPE and LRE 
  • M.C. v. Antelope Valley Union High School District Critical post-Endrew F. 9th Circuit case
  • Sacramento City Unified School District v. Rachel H. -- landmark LRE case
LDA Learning:    LDA education is a leading provider of teaching resources for special needs and primary educational support. 
  www.Ldanatl.org  Provides information, resources, and support to families about learning disabilities.
March of Dimes: Non-profit organization for pregnancy information and baby health.

My Special Needs Classroom: Strategies and resources from a special needs teacher and administrator for children with special needs.

Office Of Special Education Programs (OSEP)  OSEP is dedicated to improving results for people with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. OSEP administers the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Parent Advocacy Check List

Partners Resource Network 

Professional Learning Communities
  • PLC Articles
  • PLC Tools and Resources

​Quirky Kids 

Reading Strategy and Support Resources
  • The Florida Center for Reading Research  http://www.fcrr.org
  • The National Reading Panel  https://www.nationalreadingpanel.org 
  • http://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/pairedreading.pdf
  • http://www.rtinetwork.org/essential/tieredinstruction/tier1/effectiveteaching
  • http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/pals26/
  • http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/rti03-reading/
  • http://www.studygs.net/shared/reading.htm
  • http://www.interventioncentral.org/academic-interventions/reading-fluency
  • http://www.interventioncentral.org/academic-interventions/reading-comprehension
  • http://www.interventioncentral.org/academic-interventions/reading-fluency/school-wide-strategies-managing-reading
  • http://www.interventioncentral.org/academic-interventions/reading-comprehension/reading-comprehension-practice
  • http://www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/brouge/rdngManual.PDF
Section 504 Regulations
SPD Parent Zone: A non-profit web site for parents of children with sensory processing disorder(SPD). 
Special Education 101:  Quick and easy questions and answers for parents new to special education
Special Needs for Daily Living: Solutions to meet the special needs of the elderly, the disabled and the obese. We help make daily living easier for people with special needs.

Speech Language Development: Learn about speech development and how to obtain a speech evaluation for your child.

Study Skills for All Ages: Turn learning struggles into learning victories. Learn tips including note taking, studying, mind mapping and eliminating test anxiety.

Teaching Reading Fundamentals: Discover great resources that will help you teach your child to read.

Texas-Based Special Education Links
Texas Special Education Rules and Regulations
  • Texas Step-by-Step Special Education Process
  • Step 1: Request for Evaluation (Referral)
  • Step 2: Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED)
  • Step 3: Notice of Rights
  • Step 4: Parent Consent
  • Step 5: Evaluation Process
  • Step 6: ARD/IEP Planning Conference
  • Step 7: The ARD/IEP Meeting
  • Step 8: On-going Assessment and Data Collection
  • Step 9: Examine Data and Make Recommendations
  • ​Parents Guide to the ARD Process
  • Procedural Safeguards
  • Region 11  ESC -- Special Education Resources for Texas Educators
  • Region 20 ESC -- Great Texas Special Education Resource
    • ​Region 20 Q and A Document Regarding IEP's
  • Special Ed Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Process:  Follow link to Legal Framework for Child-Centered Process: Summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic. See the actual law that Texas regulations are based on.
  • Special Education Rules and Regulations
  • SpedTex:  A website dedicated to Texas Special Education Support
  • ​ Texas Dyslexia Services
  • Texas Project First:  A website dedicated to Texas Special Education Support
The Families/Advocates Partnership for Education:  Helping parents and advocates improve educational results for children with disabilities.

The Special Needs Child: Tips and techniques for loving and parenting a child with special needs.
Training Module Resources
  • ​PAARC V. PA
United Cerebral Palsy: Life without limits for people with disabilities.
Virginia Special Education Regulations









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