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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/

Rubrics Links 
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
25 helpful rubrics customizable with pictures
More...

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=NewRubric&module=Rubistar
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/
Guide to rubrics by lesson plans

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/curriculum/lessonplans/index.html
Guide to lesson plans by subject


Inclusion Links 

The educators corner
Resources in a variety of subject areas.

Inclusion Links 

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.  More...

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.

  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)

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.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/ADHDhttp://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 Impairedhttp://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) 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)

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)

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)

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
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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