Pew Learning Center & Ellison Library


EDU 312: Exceptionalities & Inclusion I and II
Fall Semester, 2008

Selected Web Sites

All Kinds of Minds nonprofit institute for the study of learning differences.
Autism Research Institute (ARI) provides research-based information on treatment, diagnosis, and triggers of autism for parents and professionals.
Autism Society of America "improving the lives of all affected by autism."
Circle of Inclusion information on effective early childhood inclusive educational programs.
Council for Exceptional Children "the voice and vision of special education" and world's largest international professional organization.
DO-IT "Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology" to increase college and career success for people with disabilities with use of accessible information technology and universal design.
Educator's Reference Desk includes resource guides, lesson plans, and question archives.
Family Village "a global community of disability resources."
Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) 50,000 educational resources for the 21st century.
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page good subject coverage of gifted children and their needs.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) "promoting literacy through research, education and advocacy."
Intervention Central free tools and resources to promote classroom learning for all students.
LD OnLine accurate and current information on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences, educational service of WETA-TV, PBS station in Washington, D.C.
LD Resources covers various aspects of learning disabilities and includes section for comments. Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) offers information, resources, and support.
Marc Sheehan's Special Education/Exceptionality Page wide array of resources.
Merrill / Prentice Hall Teacher Preparation Classroom publisher's web site includes practical and research resources for teacher preparation..
The National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD clearinghouse for science-based information concerning attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD)in children and adults.
School Psychology Resources Online includes specific conditions, disorders, and disabilities.
Schwab Learning articles on learning differences and special needs.
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) resources for general and specific disorders and disabilities, law, inclusion, and more.
Teaching LD "Information and Resources for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities"
Wrightslaw covers special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities includes Law Library, Advocacy Library, and information on many special education topics.

(from the U.S. Department of Education)
Building the Legacy: IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) 2004 "one-stop shop" for information and regulations on IDEA from Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education expanding collection of journal and non-journal literature with some full text.
The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) research on infants, toddlers, and children with learning disabilities, including examples from the Institute of Education Sciences.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) information for helping children with disabilities covering infants to age 22, including useful state-specific links.
Office of Special Education Programs (OSPEP) government web site covers early intervention and education for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) scientific research-based evidence on what works in education, compiled by U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences.



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