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Catalyst Resources (catreses) for Teachers

Microsoft Teacher Instructional Resources
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=InnovativeTeachers

DePaul Center for Urban Education and Assessment
http://teacher.depaul.edu/

No Child Left Behind Act
http://nclb.cps.k12.il.us/educator.html.

Illinois Learning Standards
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/


Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

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Inclusion Links 


The educators corner
Resources in a variety of subject areas.

http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/ncbepubs/pigs/pig9.htm
This site is the official site of the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition And Language Instruction Educational Programs for the George Washington University. 
It includes information about performance and portfolio assessments for language minority students. More...


http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/ncbepubs/pigs/pig20.htm
The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition also offers another valuable site for the reconstructing of bilingual special education interface.

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/bilingual_ld/esl_ld_math.hml
The Learning Disabilities on-line organization encourages viewers to teach math to students with learning disabilities from language-minority backgrounds and gives recommendations for teaching them.
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 http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/bilingual_ld/bilingual-ld.html

Learning Disabilities OnLine: LD In-Depth: Bilingual Special Education – ERIC Digest #496.

This site offers answers to various questions asked about Bilingual Special Education. Some of the questions are as follows:
1) How many students are both disabled and bilingual?
2) How can special education and bilingual education be combined?
3) What variables should influence placement decisions?
4) What is needed to get started?
5) What are the basic elements of an IEP for these children?
6) What are the steps in developing a comprehensive curriculum?
7) What should be considered in selecting material for Bilingual Exceptional Children?
8) How can materials be adapted?

The answers are very clear and concise and will help educators develop students that are disabled and/or bilingual. (Papciak)

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http://www.crosscultured.com/teachertoteacher.asp

This site belongs to the Cross Cultural Developmental Education Services. It provides information on its products, services, resources, teacher to teacher and parent to parent aids. It gives different techniques for teaching ESL (English As A Second Language) in four different subjects:

Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
They are divided into preview and review techniques. Both types of techniques give educators examples to be used with ESL students. 
Quick write/talk/draw
Vocabulary
KWL
W Story Star
Cards
Everyone can find the right technique for every individual’s language development. (Papciak)


http://www.add-adhd.org/
This site reviews the three types of ADHD; inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.  It then breaks down each type and describes their common symptoms.  The site also reviews the causes and signs of the disorder.(Lynch)


http://www.edutechsbs.com/adhd/
This site reviews both educational and behavioral interventions that are useful to both parents and educators.  This site also includes “Ten Tips for the Teacher”.(Lynch)

 

http://www.adhd.com/
This site is used as a support for families dealing with ADHD.  You can find general information as well as useful tips from family members and doctors.(Lynch)


http://www.chadd.org/
This site is a link to the national leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD.  CHADD provides science-based information about ADHD to parents, educators, and other professionals.(Lynch)

http://www.lindamoodbell.com 
This site reviews internationally acclaimed programs for the development of language processing skills.  These programs can be used in the treatment of ADHD, as well as with other individuals ranging from the severely disabled to the gifted.  The program addresses those in age from 5 through adult.
(Lynch)

Learning Disabilities
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/sped/projects/ose/categories/ld.html
Links to definition, resources, support of dyslexia, related articles.

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http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/information/tesl-ej/ej01/a.4.html
This sub-link, although listed under ESL does offer a nice list of 15 strategies for the disabled student.  Scroll down, it’s there.

http://www.dyslexia.com/library/rondavis/interview.htm
Contains six-minute video on how Ron Davis dealt with dyslexia, his program to assist in reading.  (This man is basically selling his program.  Be aware of this as you contact his home page.)

http://www.dyslexia.com/program.htm 
Site contains some good basic information on dyslexia.  Scroll down to obtain information. (Sanchez)


ADD/ADHD
http://wholechild.net/addadhd.htm 
Although it is NOT a category of Special Education, you may encounter classmates described as having Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (Sanchez)

Traumatic Brain Injury
http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/ 
Cerebral palsy  is one possibility of impairment categorized under TBI.   Read this site to learn about the brain affected by palsy. (Sanchez)



Blind/Visually Impaired
http://www.afb.org/ 
American Foundation for the Blind – home for resources

http://www.afb.org/info_documents.asp?collectionid=8 sub-link
can send you to sites which more specifically address education issues (Sanchez)


Deaf/ Hard of Hearing http://home.inreach.com/torsi/frame.html 
Deaf Education: A Parents’ Guide provides links to many resources.  Start here (Sanchez)

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http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com
This site offers information on receiving a certificate in the teaching of children with Dyslexia (provides link to certificate-com).  It also offers teaching methods, dyslexia symptoms, what e causes dyslexia, teaching contacts, latest research and much more.
(Finn)



http://www.crossboweducation.com
Crossbow Education is a site for Dyslexia teaching resources such as phonic games, spelling and reading games, math resources and software and accessories.  Products for young children with auditory discrimination problems include phonological awareness handbooks and games.  The purpose of the site is to help teachers and parents identify deficits and provide essential intervention. (Finn)

http://www.classroom-assistant.net
The classroom assistant site offers a range of helpful information on working with dyslexia children, such as, a) How to build a child’s confidence b) how to identify possible dyslexia in a student, c) helpful techniques for teaching math, reading and writing. (Finn)

http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/certificate.html
This site offers a course called “New Distance Learning Multi-Media”.  The course provides practical training in how to teach a child who is, or may be dyslexic.  It also provides training in the particular learning needs of dyslexic children and the areas they experience difficulty. (Finn)

http://www.avko.org This site, AVKO Dyslexia Research Foundation is intended for home-schoolers, parents, educators and almost anyone interested in learning more about dyslexia.  The site helps to educate home-schoolers, parents, and educators about dyslexia.  AVKO provides links to other organizations dealing with dyslexia, learning disabilities and home schooling.  The site also offers information regarding in services and available workshops as well as a variety of free down loadable materials. (Finn)

http://members.aol.com/dyslextest/dyslexia.html This link offers information on how to order home dyslexia tests so parents can assess their child at an early age to determine if they are dyslexic.  The site also offers information on dyslexia indicators, frequently asked questions, research, free online dyslexia magazine and newsletters. (Finn)

http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/ncbepubs/pigs/pig9.htm
This site is a performance and portfolio assessment for language minority students, using language to explore their environment or acquire information, reporting and describing information or procedures.  Provides information for evaluating and scoring student work. (O’Brien)

http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/
This site includes information about teacher competencies and teacher strategies as well as advice about decision-making. (O’Brien)

http://www.dldcec.org/
This site includes information about understanding LD, teaching how-to;s, LD discussions, LD resources, and conferences. (O’Brien)

http://www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/swld.html
This site includes common indicators of LD, teaching and assessment strategies, self-help strategies for students, and references. (O’Brien)

http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/learning.html#sect1
This site includes information about dyslexia, dyscalculia (the inability in math reasoning), and dysgraphia.  It also has suggestions and guidelines for a teacher with students with learning disabilities. (O’Brien)


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http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/reading/reading.html
This site encourages the balance of many factors including language, culture, and disability.  It recommends that educators may tailor their curriculum. (O’Brien)



http://edplan.cps.k12.il.us/pdfs/education_reform.pdf 
This site is information about  CPS position on inclusion and the education plan.( Brown)

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/index.php?cat=autism  Our list of titles on autism and Asperger's Syndrome is now amongst the foremost in the world, and our books are published for people with autism and Asperger Syndrome themselves, as well as for their families, carers, and the people that work with them. We place a strong emphasis on the voice of the individual. We welcome book proposals and ideas for further development in this field. You can email us or write to us. ( Brown)

http://www.autismindia.com/article8.htm  This site provides individuals with information on curriculm on social skills for students with autism, aspergers syndrome. ( Brown)

http://www.autismtoday.com/links.htm This site is an Autism magazine including all sorts of information and products as well as web links. ( Brown)

http://www.unl.edu/spedsev/webinclusion.html#weblinks General Information about Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities( Brown)

http://www.wrightslaw.com
This site gives information on the rights and laws of children with disabilities. It is a great resource tool. Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities (Joyce)

http://www.cec.sped.org/
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. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. (Joyce)

http://www.nichcy.org/
This site NICHCY is here to share information about disabilities in children and youth. This site will let you: 
· explore our Web site, 
· read our publications and share them with others, 
· let us connect you with resources in your state and in the United States, 
· call us free of charge to talk with our information staff about your special concerns. (Joyce)

http://www.autismillinois.org/
This site provides information on the various chapters on autism located in Illinois. It also provides upcoming events that are going on in Illinois associated with autism. It is a great site to explore and learn. If you would like more detailed information go to http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer (Joyce)


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http://www.cureautismnow.org/
This site is called Cure Autism Now which is an organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. The largest private funder of autism research, since its founding in 1995 Cure Autism Now has directed over $5 million to support research projects and a crucial scientific resource. A site you must see. (Joyce)



http://autism.about.com
Provides common characteristics of Autism.  Helps parents prepare for their child’s IEP meeting.  Provides a few articles of interest and true stories from families with misunderstood autism children.( Huels)

http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/   This web site is designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, parents, and school staff to help provide some answers about how inclusive education can be accomplished. Resources for making accommodations are included as well as links to other web sites and resource lists for learning more about inclusive education. (Huels)

http://www.inclusion.com/    Contains Inclusion Resources, Inclusion Networking, and Workshops, Training tools on line, books available, news and much more (Huels)

http://www.c-cad.org/aboutus/This website contains technology information for persons with multiple disabilities.  May be a great alternative for parents who insist more be done for their child. (Huels)

http://groups.msn.com/ADDedSupport/
This web site is the best site I’ve found.  Positive and uplifting.  A website to share with everyone.  Take a Look. (Huels)

http://www.ldonline.org/  This website includes articles about kids with learning disabilities and how to identify learning disabilities.  There are also hyperlinks to many other useful sites.(Lisak)   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/mathdiffs.html
This is an article about understanding why some kids struggle with math.  The descriptions will help you find your students and understand their deficits. (Lisak)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/readingdiffs.html
This is an article that gives statistics and descriptions of reading difficulties as well as some ideas on how to help students who struggle to read. (Lisak)

http://www.interdys.org/index.jsp
This site, produced by the International Dyslexia Association, provides teachers with the information about dyslexia, its effects, and its treatments. (Lisak)

http://www.dozenlilacs.com/dyscalculia.htm
This site is one person’s account of what it is like to have dyscalculia, a form of learning disability in which the person has extreme difficulty with mathematics. (Lisak)


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http://www.addconsults.com/
This site is a virtual online ADHD clinic for solutions regarding requests for personal consultation with top experts, hire an ADD coach, expand your professional knowledge by reading latest research and clinical papers, share and admire artwork by ADD people and more. (Zdebski)



http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/pages/dis.add.html
This website for ADD gives articles on resources and information for parents of children with learning and other disabilities.  For example:  children who are gifted, stimulant medicines, summer camps, diet therapy, myths about LD and much more. (Zdebski)

http://www.nichcy.org
A bilingual website that you can read publications and share with others and connect resources in your state and all of the U.S. Call free of charge and talk to our staff about information. (Zdebski)

http://www.ldpride.net
Deaf Pride site has been developed as an interactive community for adults with invisible disabilities like ADD, LD and other neurological disorders. (Zdebski)

http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=26&g=1
This site gives information on how AD-HD is diagnosed, what the symptoms are, answers questions on what this means to your child, what services are available to you as a parent, how  AD-HD is treated and more. (Zdebski)

http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/strategies/index.html Teaching Strategies for Inclusion  “Children who learn together, learn to live together.”
"A bonus associated with learning to make modifications is that you can
then use these to help all learners. Not only will this help you
reinforce the idea that all people learn differently, but it will also
help you teach that everyone needs extra help once in awhile." --
Golomb & Hammeken. (January/February 1996). Learning.
Content/Behavior Strategies, What Does An Inclusive Classroom Look
Like, Nine Types of Adaptation, How to Generate Learning Support, Task
Analysis & Supports for Chutes & Ladders, Uno, Tic Tac Toe. (Balzer)

http://www.becta.org.uk/inclusion/
This is a website from the good ‘ole U.K. Some key areas are:  Teaching
& Learning, Planning & Management, Inclusion & SEN (Spec.Ed. Needs),
Speech, and links from those areas that go on to all sorts of sub-categories.(Balzer)

http://www.rushservices.com/Inclusion/homepage.htm
This site is from Florida and appears to be a good one. It includes:
Suggestions for Classroom Teachers with Included Students; Suggestions for Special Education Teachers; NEW! Education News; Thoughts for Parents, The Good, The Bad, The Included... What Makes Inclusion Work?; NEW! Suggestions for Recommended Reading; Acronyms...or What in the World Does That Mean?; Walk the Talk...; Real Inclusion Experiences...That Worked!; Links to Special Education Resources and Sites; Frustrated? Read this...; Models for Co-Teaching; Inclusion
Inspiration; Would You Like Our Inclusion Newsletter?; Do you need

 


REFERENCES

Address Info
Yellow Pages  http://www.yellowpages.com/
ZIP Code Look-Up  http://www.usps.com/zip4/

Auto Pricing
Edmunds  http://www.edmunds.com
Carsmart  http://www.carsmart.com
Kelly Blue Book  http://www.kbb.com

Dictionaries
Webster's Dictionary  http://www.m-w.com
Onelook Dictionaries  http://www.onelook.com

Encyclopedias and Almanacs
Access articles from The World Book Encyclopedia through Proquest via the Library's online resources.
Britannica Encyclopedia  http://britannica.com
Infoplease  http://infoplease.com
Statistical Abstract of the United States
 

General Reference Information and Internet Guides
DeskRef: Sources for Quick References  http://ansernet.rcls.org/deskref/
Librarians' Index to the Internet  http://www.lii.org/
Internet Public Library  www.ipl.org
Librarian's Index  http://www.norwich.net/jochurch/ref.htm
 

Libraries

Newspapers  Check the Library's online resources for subscriptions to local and national newspapers.
The Chicago Tribune  http://www.chicagotribune.com
The Daily Herald  http://www.dailyherald.com
Find newspapers from around the world  http://www.onlinenewspapers.com


Polling Information
The Polling Report  http://www.pollingreport.com


Quotations
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations   http://www.bartleby.com
Roget's II  http://www.bartleby.com

Transportation
Amtrak Train http://www.amtrak.com/index2.html
Metra Train: Northwest Line  http://www.metrarail.com/Sched/cnw_nw/cnw_nw.html

U. S. Congress
House of Representatives  http://www.house.gov/
Senate  http://www.senate.gov/

Weather
Weather http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/US.html
Intellicast - Chicago Area 
On the left bar select current weather data, radar or satellite imagery

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HOMEWORK HELP


Homework Hotline Websites

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Subject Area Help

Know a great website?
Email the address to
Dr. Shegog at bfshegog@cps.k12.il.us


Strategies for Challenging Behaviors?; Need Training? Watch For
Exciting Opportunities... ; Print an Accommodation Checklist...; Visit
Melanie's Inclusion Classroom! (Balzer)

http://www.inclusion.com/
This site gives you descriptions of newly released books on inclusion and other research topics on inclusion. (Balzer)

http://autism.about.com/library/weekly/aa052001a.htm?iam=sherlock_abc
‘Does the life of a disabled child always have to be between a rock and
a hard place or can we allow them to fly as far as they can, too?’
This site is on Autism. It begins with an update by a parent and has links to Autism’s wide range of characteristics and labels, Q’s & A’s,
Behavioral Issues, Therapies, Education, etc. (Balzer)

http://specialed.about.com/ This site lists information on the following:
Exceptionalities and Disabilities; Inclusional Strategies; Special
Education Jargon; Levels of Special Ed. Support; FAQs For Parents &
Teachers; and more... (Balzer)  

http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/ddc/incl/intro.htm
“Inclusion-School as a Caring Community. Children with special needs
are now part of the regular classroom. Teachers seeking success with
inclusion will find help and inspiration here.” This is a Canadian website which has a lot of great info. It lists a handbook, and Field Notes that hold interviews with 100 different teachers who have had success with inclusion in all grade levels and subjects. There are also interviews with auxiliary personnel. In one interview it may give you info on Modifications, Behavior Strategies,
Class Assistants, Cooperative Games, and Student Friendships.
It also contains Resources which include: Curriculum Strategies, Roles
of Reg.Ed. & Spec.Ed. Teachers/Assistants, Social Skills, Student
support through Cooperative Learning, Program Analysis Worksheets,
Parent Communication, Team Approach, Words of Dignity. (Balzer)

http://www.weac.org/resource/june96/speced.htm
This article is mainly about mainstreaming special education children into regular classrooms.  It also states regardless of the child’s handicap, services must be taken to that child in that setting.( Flores)

http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/index.html
This web site is mainly designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, parents, and school staff to help provide general knowledge and answers about how inclusive education can be accomplished. (Flores)

http://www.specialednews.com/
This website is called “Special Education News.”  It informs the public about daily education government proposals.  For example: 
 ESEA, APPROPRIATIONS BILLS KEEP SPECIAL ED UNDERFUNDED.
BUSH’S SPECIAL ED COMMISSION MAKES A PLAN, BUT NEEDS MORE TIME.( Flores)

http://www.wrightslaw.com/free.htm
This website is designed to offer help for parents, attorneys, advocates, and educators regarding special education laws and advocacy.  It also informs parents of their rights and responsibilities.  ( Flores)

http://www.iser.com/index.shtml
This is a Special Education Resource website that lists professionals who serve the special needs
and learning disabilities of the community. ( Flores)  

 

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Subject-Area Resources

http://www.education-world.com
Education World - Continuing Teacher Education
 Article Archives:  Subject Resources:
      Books in Education       History
      Curriculum        Literature
      Diversity in Education       Math 
      Great Sites        Science
      Lesson Planning       Social Sciences
           School Issues       Technology
      Site Reviews         Reference Center:
      Special Themes                            Education Standards
      Teacher Lessons                  Events
 Specialties:         Holidays
      Professional Development        Quick Research
      Projects         World Resources
      Special Education
      Vocational Education (Zaviska)

http://www.eduplace.com
Houghton Mifflin Education Place
 Monthly Themes       Activity Search
 Link Library                Graphic Organizers
 Outline Maps             Textbook Support
 EduGames                   Desktop Goodies
 Current Events           Professional Development
 Reading Scene           Houghton Mifflin Math
 Houghton Mifflin English  No Child Left Behind (Zaviska)

http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a teacher's resource offering ideas to enhance      
curriculum.  It is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth
and is updated to include the best sites for teaching and learning. 
 Lesson Plans                              Teaching Tools
 Custom Classroom                    Teacher Store
 Brain Boosters                           Clip Art
 Puzzlemaker                                Science Fair Central Subject Access: 
Teacher Helpers:
      Education Resources          Assessment & Rubrics (Zaviska)
      Kidstuff                                  Critical Evaluation Tools
      Mathematics                         TeacherQuest Info
      Special Education Resources      Bulletin Board Ideas
       World Regions                     Slide Shows for Teaching (Zaviska)



http://www.rushservices.com/Inclusion/classroom_teachers.htm
 Inclusion...Yours, Mine, Ours - provides suggestions for classroom teachers.
 Education News   Acronyms
 Suggestions for Classroom Teachers  Co-Teaching Models
 Frustrated    Inclusion Inspiration
 Real Inclusion Experiences  Resources and Sites
 Strategies for Challenging Behavior Suggested Reading
 Suggestions for Special Educators What Makes Inclusion Work?
 Inclusion Vocabulary   Newsletter (Zaviska)

http://www.help4teachers.com/
    Kathy Nunley's Layered Curriculum - the easiest solution for teachers in today's mixed  ability classrooms.
 Layered Curriculum Instruction - build and use Layered Curriculum units in your classroom.
Articles - read about punishment, learning disabilities, autism, ADD, depression, and substance abuse.
 Research Updates  Teaching Tips and Strategies
 Discussion Forum  Newsletter
 Books   Sample Unit Sheets (Zaviska)


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http://www.rushservices.com/Inclusion/homepage.htm
This site is sponsored by the Florida Inclusion Network. It includes examples of Inclusion experiences that have been successful and gives an explanation of what makes Inclusion strategies in the classroom work. Links on this site also provide examples of rooms that have successfully adapted inclusion strategies. An Accommodations Checklist as well as strategies for dealing with challenging behavior can also be found at this site. (Michalowski)



http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/learning.html#sect6
This site is entitled Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities. This site offers different techniques that teachers can utilize to better teach their students with disabilities. Information at this site includes detailed suggestions on teacher presentation techniques, group interaction and discussion as well as suggestions for successful testing practices. The Learning Disabilities Resources section is also very helpful and offers helpful background information. (Michalowski)

http://members.tripod.com/~ozpk/insite3.html
This site is entitled Make Inclusion Work. It offers a developmentally appropriate practice list for educators. There are very practical links at this site which include web sites of schools that have successfully incorporated inclusion strategies into their classrooms. There are numerous topics that clearly explain learning disabilities in depth as well as very practical inclusion links that focus on methods to accommodate students with special needs. (Michalowski)

http://www.addinschool.com/elementary.htm
This site is the ADD in Elementary School Interventions Index Page. Extensive explanations of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are provided as well as interventions for elementary, junior high and high school situations. Teacher resources, room set up plans as well as suggestions and tips on presenting lessons to ADHD students can be found. This site also provides useful information on dealing with impulsive behavior, improving social skills and increasing time on task for ADHD students. (Michalowski)

http://www.ku.edu/~cte/resources/teachingtips.html
The title of this site is the University of Kansas Center of Teaching Excellence. This site offers numerous ideas, teaching strategies and techniques that can be of immediate use for teachers. Activities that incorporate active engagement of students in the learning process are readily available at this site. Other areas of interest on this site include ways to begin the school year, teaching ideas and alternatives for testing and reviewing material. (Michalowski)

http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/index.html
The title of this site is Lesson Plans and Resources for Social Studies Teachers. It is a very practical and useful website that offers Social Studies teachers a wide range of creative ideas for lesson planning and incorporating multiple intelligence teaching techniques into class presentations. Tips for incorporating Current Events through newspapers, magazines and television into the curriculum are explained. An extended list of online Social Studies activity assignments for students is also listed. (Michalowski)

http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/     National Center to Improve Practice
The National Center to Improve Practice was federally funded from 1992-1998 to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by promoting the effective use of assistive and instructional technologies among educators and related personnel serving these students.
In order to accomplish this goal, NCIP created a national community of educators--technology coordinators, staff developers, teachers, specialists, clinicians, administrators, university faculty, advocates and consumers--who play a leading role in promoting and implementing assistive and instructional technologies for students with disabilities at a local, regional or national
level. This site lists resources about Technology and Special Education.  There are also online workshops and events.  They list examples that will help the viewer become more familiar with special education such as video profiles, guided tours, early childhood and voice recognition.  There are also links to other sites. (Lewandowski)

http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/specialed/  Office of Special Education
This website lists Special Education information about interventions, events, history, etc.  It also lists resources on the internet and pictures and email addresses for some professionals in Special Education.  There is also information listed for parents and links to resources and information arranged by categories of disability.  (Lewandowski)

http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf/outweb?readform&site=http://www.ldanatl.org Learning Disabilities Association of America
LDA is a non-profit organization of volunteers including individuals with learning disabilities, their families and professionals. LDA is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law. LDA seeks to accomplish this through awareness, advocacy, empowerment,
education, service and collaborative efforts. 
This website has a Bulletins and Alerts section which lets us know what is going on with bills or acts that are being contemplated in Congress and the Senate.  It also lists upcoming events, publications, resources, links to other resources and a fact sheet on Early Childhood. The Early Childhood section is further divided into pre-school skills, quality programs, spoken language, assessment 0-3, pre-reading activities, and low birth weight.  There is also the LDA Book Store that maintains a large inventory of publications, videotapes and other materials related to learning disabilities for purchase.  I found this section good for the Media Center since there is a list of children’s books. (Lewandowski)

http://www.ldonline.org/     LD OnLine
This website lists information for parents, teachers, and other professionals on learning disabilities.   It lists the news for the week.  It has information for parents about programs and different problems their children may have.  For teachers it lists reference resources and other information.  It has a section for asking the “Teaching Expert” where teachers can email a question.  It does have a link to Education/Learning which links to many other sites. (Lewandowski)


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http://www.education-world.com/special_ed/ Education World  (Special Education)
This site has lesson plans in many subjects and by grades.  Besides lesson planning it has “today’s features” of the day, professional development, administrators desk, technology in the classroom and a reference library.  Under each of these headings there are the article archives and current articles related to that area.  An article of interest is Online Treasures:  Ten Great Resource Sites for Education.  This is very helpful and informative for finding information.  One of the sites listed here is 4 2eXplore.  It’s excellent!  It lists so many topics with information for the elementary school student and each one of those topics has further links. (Lewandowski)


http://www.nwrel.org/sky/index.asp  Library in the Sky
This is another excellent website.  It lists a number of departments that deal with subject areas.  Then it will show lesson plans for the different areas – like Special Education.  If you click on the Resource Room you will end up in “Sue’s resource room” which is a website with links, lesson plans and hard-to-find useful resources for learning, especially students with learning difficulties. (Lewandowski)



http://childparenting.about.com/library/weekly/aa122900b.htmChildParenting This website offers information from Child Parenting Magazine on the following topics:  Behavior problems ADD/ADHD/Child Development/Discipline/Special Needs/Gifted Children/Learning Disabilities, etc.(Stajura)

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ldmenu.cfm National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a research organization that provides information on mental health disorders including depression in children.  This website also includes information on learning disabilities such as:  the definition of a learning disability, possible causes, diagnosis, treatments, medication, research and prevention.   (Stajura)

http://www.feat.org./checklist.htm Families for Early Autism Treatment
Families for Early Autism Treatment is a nonprofit organization for parents and professionals to assist them with children who had already received a diagnosis of Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD NOS).  It focus is to provide support groups and treatment options for these individuals.  (Stajura)

http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/index.htm
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
This site is from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) which is a national organization that focuses on treating children and adolescents with developmental, behavior, and mental disorders.  Some topics:  Abuse, Attention Deficit Disorder, Adolescent Development, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bullying, Violence, Divorce, etc.   (Stajura)

http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/content/article/0,,EXP1018_NAV8-85_SAR1023,00.shtml
StudyWorks!Online
This website provides information on identifying children with physical, mental and learning disabilities:  Topic such as ADD/ADHD, Auditory Processing Disability, Dyslexia, Autism, Down Syndrome, etc.  It provides parents with basic information on educating special needs children and the processes of Individualized Education Plans, inclusion, mainstreaming, and segregated classrooms, etc.  *Other special education links are available.(Stajura)



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http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/default.htm Special Education Categories
 This website describes different disabilities.
They are: Autism
                    Deaf-blindness
                    Deafness
                    Emotional disturbance (schizophrenia)
                    Hearing impairments
                    Mental retardation
                    Multiple disabilities
                    Orthopedic impairment
                    Traumatic brain injury
                    Visual impairment.
The author describes the characteristic for each disability.(Murzydlo)



http://www.isbe.state.il.us/coreyh/htmls/regedrequire.htm 
 Requirements Affecting Special Education Teachers.
The 20 percent requirement affects only teachers who are accumulating Spuds and/or CEUs as part or all of their continuing professional development credits.
 This website describes the requirements for teachers.  The Special Education teachers can learn that requirements for them are different from the requirements of other teachers. (Murzydlo)

http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/classsize.htm
Special Education Class Size/Age Range Requirements.
The website describe different cases such as facilities and classes, case load/ class size.
Teachers can learn that they can limit the number of students depend what kind of service is offered for such students. (Murzydlo)

http://www.100hot.com/hotframe/ranking_result.gsp?category=home&keywords=parenting&rank=12

Helping Teens Build A Foundation For Life.
This site is recommended for parents and teacher.
Every parent dreams to provide a solid education for his or her children.
However, the behavioral problems occurs and some of the children develop self 
-Destructive behavior.   How parents and educators can help them to achieve the solid 
Education and control the self-destructive behavior.
The teacher and parents find their answer   h e r e. (Murzydlo)



  http://www.jwor.com
Other Links:  Dyslexia - What is it?
Some of the sites 
                                  AOL Message Boards - Dyslexia
                                  The International Dyslexia Association- http://www.interdys.org/index.jsp
                                   Levinson Medical Center for Learning Disabilities
                                    http://www.dyslexiaonline.com 
                                    Dyslexia Teacher - dyslexic children learning; teaching, 
                                    http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/
                                    Dyslexia Parents Resource -dyslexic child, dyslexic teenager,
                                    http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/ (Murzydlo)

http://www.intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Assessments/Ideas_and_Rubrics/ideas_and_rubrics.html
This site is part of the Instructional Intranet for the Chicago Public Schools.  It includes ideas on how to create rubrics from scratch as well as The Rubric Bank, which contains ready to use rubrics for all subject areas.(Mondt)

http://ericae.net/pare/getvn.asp?v=7&n=3
This website describes the different types of scoring rubrics, explains why scoring rubrics are useful, and provides a process for developing scoring rubrics. The site also contains a description of resources that contain examples of the different types of scoring rubrics and further guidance in the development process. (Mondt)

http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/intech/rubrics.htm
This site explores the three common features of all rubrics, which are as follows:
· focus on measuring a stated objective (performance, behavior, or quality)
· use a range to rate performance
· contain specific performance characteristics arranged in levels indicating the degree to which a standard has been met
The advantages of using rubrics (for both students and teachers) is also explored. (Mondt)


http://www.rainbowtech.org/CyberLib/assess.htm
This site has a wide variety of rubrics, not only for evaluation of work in subject areas, but also for class participation, group collaboration, and self-evaluation.  Included is a step by step guide to developing rubrics as well as links to other rubric sites. (Mondt)


http://teach-nology.com/
The rubric generators found at this site allow you to make grading rubrics by filling out a simple form.  These forms can be printed immediately from your computer. 
For a fee, you can use this site to customize rubrics for your class, save, and edit them at a later date.  (Mondt)

  Illinois Computing Educators - ICEberg Web Server  

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Rubrics Help 1

The rubric generators will allow you to make grading rubrics by filling out a simple form. The materials are made instantly and can be printed directly from your computer. Your creations are exclusive to you. If you would like to keep your creations, save them when you make them. This site is constantly developing new tools. If you have an idea for a tool or a rubric you would like to see, please let them know. They are in the process of adding a number of new rubrics. In the coming months, you should expect to see a number of high quality rubrics being made available. Currently, the following tools are available in this area: 
Basic Reading Skills Rubric Generator / Behavior Rubric Generator / General Rubric Generator / Handwriting Rubric Generator / Homework Rubric Generator / Keyboarding / Typing Rubric Make / Lab Report Rubric Generator / Listening Rubric Generator / Math Rubric Generator / Notebook Rubric Maker / Paragraph Writing Rubric Generator / Persuasive Writing Rubric Maker / Presentation Rubric Generator / Project Rubric Generator / Research Report Rubric Maker / Science Fair Rubric Generator / Team Work Rubric Generator / Timeline Rubric Generator / Web Quest Rubric Maker / Writing Rubric Generator

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The purpose is to provide a framework for monitoring the language development of language minority students. The authors emphasize alternative, performance, and portfolio assessments to test these minority language students. The viewer of this website can learn the specifics on how to run these tests. There are also examples to be checked. (Papciak)

National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
It extends the opportunity for special education services to language minority students. It proposes changes in the process of special education from the previous historical perspectives that suggested students’ disabilities were psychologically based and located within the individual and were not challenged.  The viewer can learn three primary goals in the restructuring of Bilingual Special Education:
1) Inclusion
2) Increased academic performance
3) Diagnostic teaching
The authors of the site also present four successful Bilingual Special Education program models:
1) Instructional Support Team
2) Assessment and Intervention Model for Bilingual Exceptional Students (AIM for the BESt)
3) Optimal Learning Environment (OLE) program
4) BUENO Center for Multicultural Education (Papciak)

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/bilingual_ld/esl_ld_math.html

Learning Disabilities
This site encourages the balance of many factors including language, culture, and disability. It recommends that educators may tailor their curriculum and instruction to assist all students in reaching their goals in math. Specific recommendations are discussed such as: 
1) Appraise math abilities
2) Select the language of instruction
3) Proceed from Concrete to Abstract
4) Use strategies to help students develop concepts
5) Use math for language development
6) Take students strengths into consideration (Papciak)

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General Educational Links


Microsoft Teacher Instructional Resources
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=InnovativeTeachers

DePaul Center for Urban Education and Assessment
http://teacher.depaul.edu/

No Child Left Behind Act
http://nclb.cps.k12.il.us/educator.html.

Illinois Learning Standards
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

 

 






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http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
25 helpful rubrics customizable with pictures
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 http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
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modifiable 50 rubrics 

http://www.4teachers.org/projectbased/checklist.shtml
Projects based learning rubrics in writing science multimedia and oral presentation check list

http://www.landmark-project.com/classweb/tools/rubric_builder.php
100’s of rubrics, search by name

http://www.rubrician.com/
Guide to rubrics by subject

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6364.html?wtlAC=GS0903011,email-h
Guide to rubrics by grade.

http://www.lsnsp.org/cgi-bin/lsnsp/frameOut.pl?site=http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Assessments/Ideas_and_Rubrics/Rubric_Bank/rubric_bank.html
Guide to rubrics by subject by CPS

http://www.lessonplansearch.com/Rubrics/
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