Additional Resources

California agencies providing resources for families of children with disabilities
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/qa/caprntorg.asp
Provides information about Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). Includes information on the Core programs and grant monies available.

California Department of Education Educational Conference Calendar
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/ca/cc/
Supplies the dates and topics for the Educational Conferences throughout the state.

To add a statewide or national education conference, please use the online form: http://www.cde.ca.gov/relca/cc/calform.asp

California Department of Education
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Includes information and links to the California State Educational system. Includes test performances, standards, and plans for schools and school districts.

California Department of Education/Special Education Department
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
Information and resources provided for persons with disabilities for both academic and nonacademic skills.

Department of Developmental Services Early Start (Birth to Three Services)
http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/?Home.cfm
Provides information regarding early intervention services for infants and toddlers through California Early Start. Includes regional services and online resources.

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project Link
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/view/pj/204
Lists resources for use by districts and sites to improve services of all students. Includes information on teacher training, mentoring, and leadership sites.

National SIG networking site at the WRRC
http://signetwork.org/
The SIG network is your one-stop connection to resources about: Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD), State Improvement Plan (SIP) and State Improvement Grant (SIG).

SEEDS Project
http://www.scoe.net/SEEDS
The SEEDS Project assists the California Department of Education in providing technical assistance to early childhood special education programs.

Sonoma County Office of Education Reading/Language Arts
http://www.scoe.org/pub/htdocs/reading-language-about.html
Supplies a collection of resources and information to help improve literacy. To receive regular updates about learning disabilities, literacy development and other research-based practices via Kevin Feldman's listserv, send your request to kfeldman@scoe.org

Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project (SEECAP)
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/seecap
Furnishes information on training and support programs for administrators of early childhood special education programs.

Teach California
http://teachcalifornia.org
Provides information on becoming a credentialed teacher in California.

Research-Based Practices Websites and General information

Access Center
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/
Includes information about TA (technical assistance) systems, States, districts, and schools, to help students with disabilities learn from the general education curriculum.

What Works Clearing House
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
What Works provides educators, policymakers, researchers, and the public with a central and trusted source of scientific evidence of what works in education.

Augmentative Communication

Information Center on Disabilities and Gifted Education
http://ericec.org/digests/e529.html
Provides an overview of technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities.

California State University Northridge Center for Students with Disabilities
http://www.csun.edu/cod/
The Center is committed to providing outstanding student services to students with disabilities, and to making a contribution to the field of disabilities in general and to those who provide services to people with disabilities by the dissemination of information through training programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, and electronic media, and may also conduct applications-oriented research as a means of improving the lives of persons with disabilities and the professional skills of those who work with them.
Information Center on Disabilities and Gifted Education: http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/eric/

Cognitive Research

School Improvement in MaryLand
www.mdk12.org
Using MSDE’s 10-step process, this site will guide a school team through the school improvement process.

Collaboration Between General and Special Education

California Association of School Administrators
www.acsa.org
ACSA supports California’s educational leaders to ensure all students have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel.
http://www.aasa.org/
Provides the list and links to the 24 approaches for reform from the Educators' Guide to School-wide Reform.
Western Regional Resource Center
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc
Provides technical assistance to State Education Agencies and assists and supports in the systemic improvement of policies, procedures and practices which will result in quality programs and services for children with disabilities and their families.
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/view/242/47/
Link to the document: Educating Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms: A Summary of the Research.
Circle of Inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/english/guidelines
Each of the Circle of Inclusion modules consists of several short articles or hand outs which address the implementation of inclusive childhood services.
New Horizons for Learning
www.newhorizons.org
New Horizons for Learning is an international network of people, programs, and products dedicated to successful, innovative learning.
http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/front_spneeds.html
Information for students with special needs.
http://www.temple.edu/education/crhde/
The Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education (CRHDE) is devoted to the study of emerging educational problems and challenges facing children and their families.
U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.eric.ed.gov
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, produces the world's premier database of journal and non-journal education literature.

Collaboration Between Parents and Professionals

Circle of Inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/english/formsarticles
/forms/formsindex.html From the Circle of Inclusion website, this is the Reproducible Forms Index.
Learning Point Associates
www.learningpt.org
Learning Point Associates is dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based resources designed to develop students’ skills and abilities to educators and policymakers.
Critical Issue: Constructing School Partnerships with Families and Community Groups
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/famncomm/pa400.htm

Cooperative Learning

California Services for Technical Assistance and Training
www.calstat.org
CalSTAT works in partnership with schools and families to provide training, technical assistance, and resources to special education, general education, and families in support of collaborative efforts to appropriately educate all children, particularly those with disabilities.

Deaf

U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EPTW/eptw12/eptw12d.html
Mainsteam Amplification Resource Room Study (MARRS). Sound field amplification Technology used to enhance instruction, lessen teacher voice fatigue, and improve academic achievement in reading and language arts for students in grades K-6.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
www.unlv.edu
University of Nevada at Las Vegas homepage.
http://www.library.unlv.edu/services/disablty.html
UNVL Library Services to Patrons with Disabilities. Provides services to patrons with disabilities that encourages independent use of the library to the fullest extent possible.

Deaf/Blind

U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EPTW/eptw12/eptw12b.html
A home-based program to help parents and others identify children from birth to age 5 who are multi-disabled with sensory impairment to receive home programming to facilitate their optimal development.
West Penn Allegheny Health System
http://www.wpahs.org

Disabilities: Mild/Moderate

Western Regional Resource Center
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc
Provides technical assistance to State Education Agencies and assists and supports in the systemic improvement of policies, procedures and practices which will result in quality programs and services for children with disabilities and their families.
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/view/242/47/
Link to the document: “Educating Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms: A Summary of the Research”
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities www.nichcy.org
Nichcy serves the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd25txt.htm
Article from NICHY publication titled: Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities.
West Penn Allegheny Health System
http://www.wpahs.org

Disabilities: Moderate/Severe

U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EPTW/eptw12/
Links to several articles discussing Special Education, Educational Programs that Works 1995.
The National Information Center for Children with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
We serve the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd25txt.htm
Article from NICHY publication titled: Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities.
Western Regional Resource Center
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/view/242/47/
Link to the document: “Educating Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms: A Summary of the Research”
West Penn Allegheny Health System
http://www.wpahs.org

Inclusion

West Ed Least Restrictive Environment
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/view/pj/204
Managed by the California Department of Education and WestEd, the Least Restrictive Environment Resources Project develops resources for use by districts and sites to improve services for all students.

Instruction: Direct

American Association of School Administrators
www.aasa.org
AASA's mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.
American Federation of Teachers
www.aft.org
This site is designed to improve the lives of our members and their families through knowledge, advocacy, and support.
School Improvement in Maryland
www.mdk12.org
Using MSDE’s 10-step process, this site will guide a school team through the school improvement process.
Circle of Inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/english/guidelines
Each of the Circle of Inclusion modules consists of several short articles or hand outs which address the implementation of inclusive early childhood services.

Instruction: General

West Penn Allegheny Health System
http://www.wpahs.org

Math/Science

Association of California School Administration (ACSA)
www.acsa.org
The mission of ACSA is to support California's educational leaders, ensure all students have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel, and champion public education.
http://www.aasa.org/issues_and_insights/district_organization/
Reform/Approach/roots.htm Document on Roots and Wings, which is designed to be used in conjunction with Success for All reading program. Roots and Wings is a comprehensive model that seeks to provide challenging content and experiences to children in the major core content areas.
Higher Order Thinking Skills Program
http://www.hots.org/
HOTS is a complete general thinking skills program for Title I and LD students in grades 4-8 that dramatically accelerates learning, test scores and social confidence.
Council for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.org
The worldwide mission of The Council for Exceptional Children is to improve educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.

Multicultural Special Education

The National Education Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
www.nichcy.org
Nichcy serves the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddler, children and youth.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/spannd.asp
Es el NICHY website in espanol.

Orthopedically Impaired

Circle of Inclusion
http://www.circleofinclusion.org
This website offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
West Penn Allegheny Health System http://www.wpahs.org

Reading and Writing

The National Education Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
www.nichcy.org
We serve the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd25txt.htm
Article from NICHY publication titled: Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities.
California Services for Technical Assistance and Training (CalSTAT)
www.calstat.org
CalSTAT is a special project of the California Department of Education that helps schools and families educate children and young adults with special needs.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
www.aft.org
This site is designed to improve the lives of our members and their families through knowledge, advocacy and support.
American Association of School Administrators (AASA) www.aasa.org
AASA's mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.

School Reform

American Association of School Administrators (AASA) www.aasa.org
AASA's mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.
Phi Delta Kappa International
www.pdkintl.org
Phi Delta Kappa is an international association for professional educators dedicated to promoting quality education.
Circle of Inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
West Penn Allegheny Health System
http://www.wpahs.org

School-wide Discipline

U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, produces the world's premier database of journal and non-journal education literature.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
www.aft.org
This site is designed to improve the lives of our members and their families through knowledge, advocacy, and support.

Transition

U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EPTW/eptw12/eptw12i.html
From Educational Programs that Work - 1995 description of the Youth Transition Program (YTP). YTP is an interagency, collaborative service delivery model designed to improve school to work transition outcomes for students with disabilities.
Western Regional Resource Center
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc
Provides many resources for information about school-work transition.
Circle of Inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.

Visually Impaired

Texas School for Blind and Visually Impaired www.tsbvi.edu
Texas School for Blind and Visually Impaired homepage.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/vmi/index.htm
Index for Teaching Students with Visual and Multiple Impairments.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/fall98/cortical.htm
Cortical Visual Impairment Pediatric Visual Diagnosis Fact Sheet Reprinted with permission from Blind Babies Foundation.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/fall98/hand.htm
Hand-Over-Hand Guidance: What Lesson Do We Teach? by Andrea Story, Anchorage, Alaska (originally published in The National Newspatch, November 1997 reprinted with permission).
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/winter99/consult.htm
IEPs for Consult Students - A Helpful Note from Chrissy Cowan. Reprinted with permission from VL Connection, Fall 1998, Region XIII Educational Service Center.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/winter99/observation.htm
Article entitled Observation: The Other Four-Fifths of the Day by Millie Smith, Debra Sewell and Ann Rash Teacher Trainers, TSBVI, VI Outreach.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/archive/mannerism.html
Article entitled, "Looking at Self-Stimulation in the Pursuit of Leisure of I'm Okay, You have a Mannerism." By Kate Moss, Family Specialist and Robbie Blaha, Teacher Trainer TSBVI, Texas Deafblind Outreach.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/foulke.htm
Transcript from presentation by Emerson Foulke presented at International Symposium on Orientation and Mobility, Trondheim, Norway, 1996 entitled, "The Roles of Perception and Cognition in Controlling the Mobility Task."

Workforce Preparation

U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, produces the world's premier database of journal and non-journal education literature.
California Dept of Education
www.cde.ca.gov
Provides information and links to the California State Educational system. Includes test performances, standards, and plans for schools and school districts.
West Penn Allegheny Health System
http://www.wpahs.org
Homepage for the West Penn Allegheny Health System that links to many health related topics.
Circle of Inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.

For Your Information

U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov
This website is designed to encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OSERS/index.html?src=mr
The office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.
Council for Exceptional Children Website http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
www.nces.ed.gov
Collects and analyzes data related to education in the United States and other nations.

Last updated: 07/26/2010