Special Education

Links

A Guide to the Individualized Education Program

http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html

US Government plan to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities

http://www.504idea.org/

Section 504 and special education (IDEA) resources and conferences for educators of students with disabilities.

DoDEA Special Education Resource Directory

http://www.specialed.eu.dodea.edu/

Guide to online resources related to technology in Special Education.

ISER - Internet Special Education Resources

http://www.iser.com/

Directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities.

Judy Raneri's Career Transition Dream Catcher

http://home.swbell.net/jraneri/index.html

A categorized list of sites useful for Secondary Special Education teachers, parents, and their students.

SEN Teacher

http://www.sldonline.org/

Resources for teachers working with children with special needs, including severe learning difficulties and autism.

Special Education News

http://www.specialednews.com/

News relating to educating students with disabilities.

Special Populations

http://www.nde.state.ne.us/SPED/sped.html

Information on Special Education rules, regulations. Technicial assistance documents various disability categories. Interactive IEP training.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention: BAM! Body and Mind

http://www.bam.gov/

Provide information, materials for students and classrooms. Has related information about birth defects, child development, and disability and health.

Transition Coalition

http://www.transitioncoalition.org/

Resources for providing transition services to young adults with disabilities in secondary special education. Features include free publications, e.training, and contacts for parents, service providers, and teachers.

Yahoo! Groups: IEP and Special Education

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IEP_guide/

Mailing list for disabilities group to support one another with information.