Educators & Students with Learning Disabilities

Works "to build expertise about learning in our schools, so that we can consider how students learn and why they may be struggling, not just how well or poorly they’re doing on their tests."

"Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities...is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities, thanks to an award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)"

From LD Online: Getting Students' Attention; Focusing Students' Attention; Maintaining Students' Attention; Keeping Students on Task during Seat Work;

The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. Founded by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz and Brooke Garber Neidich, our organization is committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families with help, hope, and answers. The Child Mind Institute does not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry.

Disability Compliance for Higher Education helps you understand your obligations to students and staff with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other anti-discrimination and education laws. You'll know what these complex laws require so you can fully comply. You'll also be up to date on new Office for Civil Rights' letters so you know which actions violate the law. You'll learn the outcomes of relevant court cases and get the latest news on how institutions and courts are responding to the ADA Amendments' broadening of who is considered disabled under the ADA-so you can assess and alter the policies that leave your institution vulnerable to lawsuits. Keep abreast of best practices with these features:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Answers to questions on how to help children with communication disorders, particularly in regards to speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

Individualized Education Program: Summary, Process, Practical Tips.

Individualized Education Programs resources from TeacherVision.

"The world's leading resource on learning disabilties and ADHD."

"Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities."

From the Learning Disabilities Association of New York State.

Many topics, with information for individual grades, pre-school to high school.

"For all educators in grades K-12! Register to access free listening focused content and skill building exercises such as: Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities, Teaching Strategies, Interactive Essays"

"This site is a companion to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding."

Who is eligible, What is available, Where libraries are located. Can be set up for eligible persons with home pick up and delivery. In many audio and/or braille formats, books and magazines, children to adult.

Phonics and decoding are fundamental to working with the dyslexic student. The special education teachers use different methodologies to teach decoding--these are articles about decoding and reading, and recognizing problems in students.

Know your rights and responsibilities. 2011

"The resources below will assist you in getting help for students with attention deficit disorder, modifying instruction, and successfully communicating with a student's family."

"Slow Reader, Out of the Box Thinker." Large website with sections about dyslexia, for dyslexics, for educators, for parents, for policyu & advocacy.

Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

University of Washington. Preparing for success and college, careers, STEM careers, more.

A must read for teachers!