LOCAL/NATIONAL RESOURCES



education. Some are directed to individual areas or disabilities, and others are general resources
for informational purposes only.

for informational purposes only.


SPECIFIC DISABILITIES      
               

GENERAL RESOURCES



Asperger's Syndrome & Autism
See also Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

http://www.aspergersdigest.com -- This site is loaded with resources and current information,
but it is a paid subscription. Interested families may find it worth the cost.

http://www.autismasperger.net/links.htm -- This bright and colorful site contains a limited, but
highly focused, set of autism-related links to useful organizations, teaching approaches and
contact information. Stephen Shore, the web site owner, offers professional presentations on a
wide range of autism-related topics, including helping with music therapy, and helping older
students adjust.

http://www.autism-resources.com -- This site provides multiple places to check and links to visit.
Within their FAQ links is one called Popular Attitudes and Entertainment - it contains many books
and publication titles with articles and stories about autism and Asperger's syndrome. Most have
links to publishers to make it easy to order.

http://www.teacch.com -- Working out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this
research center provides guidance and support for families of autistic individuals. Their
programs have been developing appropriate assessments for testing autistic children. One little
triangle shaped icon with a seated mother and child brings up a wonderfully thorough set of
resources. It's not labeled, so it would be easy to miss -- but click and see what you find there!

http://www.autism-society.org/site -- The Autism Society of America provides a site with links
that direct readers to resources for education, advocacy and educational approaches and
treatment options. A separate link is available for Spanish language resources. One helpful page
provides guidance on preparation of an individualized educational plan (IEP) for the autistic child.

http://www.maapservices.org -- The Autism-Asperger's Syndrome source for links and help. Of
particular interest is that they offer a chance to join a networking list subscription, to help
parents find other nearby families who can provide understanding and support. The site also has
a hot-linked USA map which brings up many professional and support groups for each state, with
complete contact information -- a very valuable resource.

http://www.fightautismnow.com/id12.html -- Here is a site that looks closely at the possible
connections between vaccines and autism. There are numerous practical pages and products
that help, and a neat page that lets you type a question for a professional to respond to your e-
mail.

http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu -- A home site for families of children or adults affected by
Autism related disorders. Full of solid information and useful for teachers who want to
understand Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

Assistive Technology

http://www.tutorsforkids.org/docs/RoleofEducationalTechnology.pdf -- The U.S. Department of
Education offers advice for parents on how educational technology can benefit students as a
means of providing highly effective, free tutoring services to eligible low income students.
Special needs students in an eligible Title I school may doubly benefit from the services available
with the individualization of electronic tutoring and the additional time focused on skills to
improve educational performance.

http://schoolhousetech.com -- The Schoolhouse Tech company produces software for creating
customized math and vocabulary worksheets, maps, and more. Software can be downloaded
and tried for free in a "light" format. Fuller versions can be purchased at a reasonable cost.
Worksheets produced can be customized for larger font, colors, and other qualities that render
them highly suitable for special needs learners. Answer keys can be printed along with
worksheets. A wonderful source of review and practice for all learners.

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Asthma

http://www.aaaai.org -- American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology website with up-
to-date links about medical research, practical help and pages with resources just for kids.

http://www.healthtalk.com/ae -- Healthtalk links to medical information about Asthma.

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Attention Deficit & ADHD

http://www.addwarehouse.com -- This company carries many informative materials and
resources suited to supporting parents and families. They can also be reached by phone at 800-
233-9273 (A.D.D. WARE).

http://www.chadd.org -- National organization for Attention Deficit Disorder.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/medicating/ -- This Public Broadcasting Site is a
very public-service oriented page featuring a thoughtful look at medicating the ADD/ADHD child. It
is worth skimming, just to become more informed about the nature of the debate and the facts
vs. the fiction.

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Behavior Disorders

http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/behave/homepage.html -- The University of Kentucky has
developed this site to provide solid advice and information about current treatments for children
with behavior and anger management issues. While not a Christ-centered view, there may be
some very helpful practical suggestions to use.

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Congenital & Neurological Difficulties

http://www.pediatricneurology.com -- Birth defects, genetic disorders.

http://www.ucpa.org -- United Cerebral Palsy Association.

http://www.geocities.com/aneecp -- Cerebral palsy -- general information.

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Developmental Delay
See also Mental Health and Wellness

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Down's Syndrome

http://www.ndss.org/index.html -- Here is the home page for the National Down's Syndrome
Society, with multiple links for learning about the syndrome, resources and more.

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Hearing & Vision Impairments

http://deafness.about.com/library/deafness -- Deafness, American Sign Language, hearing
assistive technology and more.

http://www.rfbd.org --Recordings for Blind and Dyslexic. Learn how to get books on tape

http://www.vision3D.com --This site provides a wide range of vision-related information you can
find here, including references for practicing vision-therapy doctors. There are also games for
your child to try and useful links to other sites that relate vision difficulties to several other
disabilities, such as ADD and traumatic brain injury to name just two. Fascinating and informative
site.

http://www.children-special-needs.org/ -- This site is similar to the one above -- it contains many
links to special education disabilities, but its primary emphasis is on vision-related difficulties
and how to understand them. This site contains in-depth information about a much wider range
of eye and vision problems, and the contents seem more oriented to a pediatrician's and
optometrist's perspective.

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General Resources for Special Needs

http://www.pacer.org/links/national/disability.htm#3 -- PACER Center - Parent Advocacy Coalition
for Educational Rights. Lists of organizations for specific disabilities. Links, publications, and
translated material.

http://www.wm.edu/ttac/text/links.html -- This is a Virginia state sponsored site primarily directed
at supporting those who teach children with a wide range of special needs. This link takes you
directly to a very rich library of on-line resources sorted by topics.

http://www.mooreexpressions.com/ -- Moore Expressions is a source for Home Schooling
parents to order supplies (new and used). They have great service and are very knowledgeable
about starting home schooling. They can answer general questions about the textbooks they
carry, and they can direct parents in the Tidewater VA area to support groups. Give them a try!

http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf -- The main internet clearinghouse for links related to
special needs children! Start your search here! Links to internet community chat groups.

http://www.cec.sped.org -- Excellent broad range of authoritative information relating disabilities
and education.

http://familyeducation.com --  You can find parent-recommended reading materials for almost
every major disability. Links take you right to the page where you can learn more about the
materials. Just click on this link's main page, and also try this subsidiary page.

http://www.vasc.org/erc -- This NASA-funded Educator Resource Center offers free materials for
anyone who works with children ages pre-K thru college. Contact by email at nvollett@vasc.org.

http://www.family.org -- This is a link to Focus on the Family, and they have a link to a recent
interview with Dr. Bill Bennett, founder of the K12 curriculum for home school children. I think his
thoughts are worth sharing.

http://www.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/ -- This site is maintained by the U.S. Government, and it is a
powerful search engine to help you find links to topics in education. It works well.

http://www.helpinschool.net -- Site focused on strengthening teaching skills for the parents of
special needs parents.  Practical how-to section on modifying curriculum materials and texts,
research based information in reading, spelling and more. Formerly named HisHelpInSchool.com.

http://www.nathhan.com -- Special needs organization: clearinghouse for a wide range of
disabilities resources.

http://www.nichcy.org -- National Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. Produces
accurate fact sheets for most exceptionalities. Has a wide variety of free or low cost resources
to download or order. Send for free resources. Especially helpful for learning about different
areas of disabilities. At the subpage http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs1txt.htm is a "fact
sheet" that is loaded with accurate, up-to-date information.

http://www.specialednews.com -- General information on a wide range of disabilities, current
news and developments.

http://www.ldonline.org --  The information is typically written by expert professionals, and is
highly readable and up-to-date. There are links to just about every topic in special education, so it
is not limited to Learning Disabilities.  Despite confusion in typing its name (type the letter not the
numeral in front of the "d"), this site has a rich source on most areas of special needs. Practical,
parent-friendly, teaching and background information source.

http://homeschool.crosswalk.com -- General, many sources.

http://www.cldinternational.org -- This one is an international group for support of families with
children who have learning disabilities.

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Language Processing

http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?max=20&id=461&loc=27 -- A discussion of central auditory
processing problems in children: evaluation, and treatment.

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Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia

http://www.ldanatl.org -- Learning Disabilities Association & Dyslexia.

http://www.interdys.org -- Dyslexia treasure chest for both parents and professionals. The
International Dyslexia Association presents this very informative site with many interesting and
useful pages. This organization has a wealth of affordable references and informative booklets.
There is help in testing for dyslexia, tips for working with the children, and more. What I like most,
besides the helpful information about what is dyslexia, is the list of inexpensive and very
informative publications they offer.

http://www.spalding.org -- The name Spalding is intimately associated from the earliest periods
of teaching dyslexic students to read. The organization can supply information and teaching
materials for interested parents. 877-866-7451.

http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com -- A very rich resource with material that is practical and easily
used.

http://www.schwablearning.org -- Learning disabilities is the primary focus, good resources at no
cost. Look for booklet on Assistive Technology to get ideas for opening up more access to
regular curriculum with use of technology.

http://www.dyslexia-test.com/ -- This provides a very helpful link for ordering testing for parents
or adults investigating whether they are dealing with learning difficulties caused by dyslexia. The
fee schedule posted appears well within a reasonable range.

http://www.dyslexia-journal.com -- This is a free on-line journal with current information about
dyslexia.

http://www.worldofdyslexia.org -- There are links for dyslexic adults as well as parents of
children with dyslexia, resources to download and order, teaching resources and strategies,
support groups, and more. A great starting place for learning more about dyslexia and how to
help dyslexic children.

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Legal Resources

http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/suppservices/index.html -- The No Child Left Behind
law provides that certain students should have access to specific support, such as tutoring, to
ensure that they can achieve adequate yearly progress. Check out the US Department of
Education's link to learn more.

http://www.wrightslaw.com -- This site provides parents, educators, advocates/educational
consultants and attorneys with accurate information about IEP's, planning for transition to post-
high school activity, reading, and much more.  Remember to see if they are coming to your city
for a conference.  

http://www.ideapractices.org -- This site contains another rich resource of special education
information, much of which is related to the Federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act, called IDEA. It is a development of cooperation with several organizations and the Council for
Exceptional Children. You can find resources to learn more about the law, contacts for summer
camps for the disabled, and much more.

http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/resources/legal.html

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Mental Health and Wellness

http://www.thenadd.org -- The mission of National Association for Dually Diagnosed is to
"advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of
excellence in mental health care." This site provides access to links, CD and taped conference
transcripts on multiple disabilities, and many products for purchase as well as an organized set
of links, organized by specific disabilities. Very helpful to those caring for children and adults with
multiple disabilities.

http://www.thenadd.org -- This is a site more suited for professionals who work in the field of
mental health for the disabled. Access is provided to order publications and professional
resources on a wide range of related topics.

http://www.thenadd.org -- A parent-friendly site with links to articles on the full spectrum of
childhood special education needs, including mental health topics. Links in Spanish as well. The
York University School of Medicine maintains this site, and a link connects to information about
their services.

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Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
See also Asperger's Syndrome & Autism

http://www.nldontheweb.org -- A  link for Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities. Helpful topics and
clearly written text range from diagnosis, advocacy, intervention and more. Articles grouped on
two levels: Introductory and Comprehensive.

http://www.nldontheweb.org/homeschooling.htm -- Many useful articles, and some specifically
address concerns that the parent of the Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities child may face.

http://ldlink.coe.utk.edu -- Excellent site with rich links for adults with LD and having literacy
struggles. Particularly good page on accommodations and modifications for the workplace.

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Speech and Language Disorders

http://www.asha.org/default.htm -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
maintains this site for professional and scientific members to stay up to date on the latest
research, and to provide help for clients with disabilities. Their site is primarily for association
members, but it also has a set of links for the general public, providing information about specific
speech-language-hearing disabilities as well as contact information for helping-professionals. An
especially helpful link provides "questions to ask" when having a child evaluated. Look for the
"public" tab at the top of the page to access this information. Free information packets for a wide
range of disabilities are listed and may be ordered here.

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Tourette's Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc -- 1301 K Street, Suite 500 East Tower, Washington, D.C.
20005. 202-408-3160. tsdc@tsa-usa.org

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Traumatic Brain Injury

http://www.brainconnection.com/topics/?main=fa/contact-sports -- Recordings for Blind and
Dyslexic. Learn how to get books on tape

http://www.tbiguide.com -- Written by a Clinical Neuropsychologist, this is an in-depth look at
what happens to the brain after a serious head injury. Dr. Glen Johnson has assembled very
readable, non-technical information that addresses both practical aspects such as the effects on
memory and learning, care giving, and return to job or school. The background information allows
those whose lives are affected by Traumatic Brain Injury to make educated and thoughtful
decisions.

http://www.neuroskills.com/index.shtml -- This fascinating site offers an overview of what
happens to the brain during injuries of different types, and explains how those injuries affect the
brain's performance. There are several simple, yet very clear, flash videos that are quite helpful
for understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries such as concussions. Use the drop-down menu on
the left (choose Research) to tour all the facets of TBI, including cognitive impacts.

http://schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=524&g=1

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Education & Lesson Planning Web Sites

The following sites overflow with ideas for planning lessons for individualized instruction, units of
special interest, and enrichment for the gifted. Most are free or very reasonable in cost
considering the value.  Parental wisdom is always required in selecting lesson material.

http://education-portal.com -- Education Portal: A directory of colleges, career schools, and
universities independently researched and categorized. The site is useful for prospective
students who are trying to decide which school they should attend.

http://www.dailygrammar.com -- A library of lesson plans for teaching grammar. Permission is
given to teachers to copy. There are more than 400 English grammar lessons. This site is most
suitable for students over third grade due to reading level. The layout is not the easiest to use for
student work. Answers and explanations are provided.

http://bestwebquests.com -- Guidelines for incorporating Webquests into individual and group
projects and assignments. "A well-designed WebQuest uses the power of the Internet and a
scaffolded learning process to turn research-based theories into dependable learning-centered
practices."

http://www.allkindsofminds.org -- This site, referred to recently on a special education list serve,
has high professional quality articles coupled with the strongly parent-friendly quality. There is a
great deal of research-backed information about the nature of learning differences. The articles
give solid advice on helping children deal with their disabilities. Parents who are interested in
learning styles will find much here to complement that perspective. All Kinds of Minds provides
programs, tools, and a common language for parents, educators, and clinicians to help students
with differences in learning achieve success in the classroom and in life. The site is a resource
and community for parents and educators who want to learn more about differences in learning.
The monthly "In the Spotlight" topic highlights one area of importance to students with learning
differences. The Learning Base provides a closer look at skills that must be mastered, the
neurodevelopmental factors that may influence students' success, and common obstacles that
students may encounter on the road to mastery. The site also offers hints and suggested
activities that may help students build their strengths and work on areas in need of improvement.

http://www.quia.com -- This site is loaded with features that will be very helpful for parents who
teach their children as well as for professional educators. There are wonderful "field-trip" links,
on-line activities, information on all subjects through high school, foreign languages, and tools for
making online quizzes. In addition, there is an option for teachers to make their own free web
pages, administer quizzes and more. There is a great deal of excellent material free for a
registered user, and there are premium options, such as copying sheets and activities for
payment of a fee. The home page provides excellent directions and illustrated help for first time
users.

http://www.schoolexpress.com --  There are lesson planning helps, online activities organized by
subject areas, and worksheet printers and printable activities.   As with all sites, parental
wisdom and discretion are the key to finding good material. There are some intriguing links to
other teacher-friendly materials as well.

http://specialchildren.about.com/parenting/specialchildren -- This secular site has current links to
almost every area of special needs except home schooling. There is a great deal of current
research and educational helps here.

http://www.theeducatorsnetwork.com -- Rich database of lesson planning, organized by grade
and subject matter.

http://www.schoolhousetech.com -- A very reasonably priced site for endless possibilities of
teacher-customizable worksheets in math (including high school topics).  Vocabulary and Maps
are other products.  There is a free trial period to experiment with the material before purchase.

http://www.bigchalk.com -- A treasure chest of lessons and units in every topic and grade level.
This site is a gold mine of lesson planning help, resources listed subject by subject, and some
truly amazing links to virtual field trips. You need to "register" but it does not appear to be a pay-
for-use site. It has safety controls for your child to control content and includes material that can
help you meet state standards. Can be visited regularly or parents can get weekly notices of the
best site finds. Publisher does not share e-mail addresses.

http://www.e-tutor.com/homeschool/index.htm -- Here is another small goldmine of lesson
planning tools, ways to link to multiple topics and resources. You have to explore to find how
much there is for your specific concerns. It offers links to on-line magazines and other
resources, and there is a special needs link that takes you to many valuable sources of
information.

http://www.lone-eagles.com/projects.htm -- Here's a one-stop shop for multiple sites using the
Internet to teach and provide learning activities. You will want to pre-screen each one.

http://www.funbrain.com/ -- Parents should pre-screen any on-line activities before allowing their
children to work on them. A good option for reluctant students who struggle with written work --
they won't mind the practice here.

http://www.mathfactcafe.com -- Free printable math fact sheets for drill and practice are
available at this site.

http://www.k12.com -- Dr. William Bennett's newest commercial program to promote values-
friendly educational programs and curricula. Many materials recommended come from existing
publications collected into grade levels.

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn -- Another collection of unique and interesting lesson-
related websites that are suitable for students. Interested parents can also subscribe (free) for
weekly update newsletter. Publisher does not share e-mail addresses.

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Methods

http://www.audiomemory.com -- Learning material for students with special needs can often be
enhanced with songs and tape-recorded lyrics. This commercial site sells a fairly wide range of
products that couple subject matter content and music. Bible, geography, math, history,
grammar and more are here. The prices are reasonable, and it is an easily navigated site. Worth
a visit if your child loves music and wants to improve academic learning.

http://singnlearn.org -- This home school website offers an abundance of resources for students
who benefit particularly from listening. Auditory learners will find a vast library of audio books,
music resources, materials that supplement study in regular subjects and much more. There are
even materials to practice handwriting to music - callirobics. Prices appear to be very
reasonable.

http://teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics -- A site focusing on use and building of rubrics in
teaching. This one is free and it has lots of options! Great!

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Home School Organizations

http://www.homeschoolcentral.com -- Special education database loaded with many helpful
resources.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities -- http://www.nichcy.org This
organization can provide many free documents relating to many areas of disability. Their
resources are research based, current, helpful and FREE.

National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network (NATHHAN) -- http://www.NATHHAN.com

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) --  http://www.HSLDA.org

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Publishers

Academic Therapy -- 20 Commercial Boulevard, Novato CA 94949-6191. Great collection of
materials for special students working below reading grade level Free resources for parents,
and visual tracking practice books available. http://www.academictherapy.com

Educator's Publishing Service -- 75 Moulton Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-1104; 800-
225-5750. http://www.epsbooks.com

GlobeFearon / Pacemaker -- Normally available through schools, but possibly available through
bookstores or "umbrella" schools. Alternatives to regular academic texts that cover basics of
upper grade subjects with lower readability and clean, user-friendly layout.

Lingui-Systerms, Inc. -- 3100 4th Ave., East Moline, IL. 61244-9700. 800-776-4332. TDD: 800-933-
8331. service@linguisystems. The "Exclusively LD" catalog is loaded with good activities,
learning games, and informative books suitable for LD, Autism, pervasive developmental
disorders, language and auditory processing delays, and much more. Background information
books are sold covering a wide range of syndromes and disabilities.

Remedia Publications -- 15887 N. 76th St. #120, Scottsdale, AZ. 800-826-4740. Superb collection
of teacher-made materials for students at level of basic skills.  Many materials don't look too
immature and thus are suitable for older students.

Steck-Vaughn Publishers -- Great publisher for high-interest, lower reading vocabulary materials
in the basic skills. Good workbooks and specific skill materials at reasonable costs. http://www.
steck-vaughn.com

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Software for Teaching

http://schoolhousetech.com -- The Schoolhouse Tech company produces software to create
customized math, vocabulary, maps, and more that can be downloaded and tried for free in a
"light" format. Fuller versions can be purchased at a reasonable cost. Worksheets produced can
be customized for larger font, colors, and other qualities that render them highly suitable for
special needs learners. Answer keys can be printed along with worksheets. A wonderful source
of review and practice for all learners.

Color Phonics -- Eve Engelbrite Education. 1996.  Available new through Alpha-Omega
Publications,  300 N. Mckeny Ave, Chandler, AZ 852266-2618  and through http://www.Amazon.
com. Current research led to this program, incorporating sound awareness and multi-sensory
approaches.  Motivation for learners up through grade six. Five CD's track student progress,
review content answered incorrectly, and print out progress charts. A very effective program
with a good teacher center for tracking progress. Priced very reasonably. First CD may require
parental assistance to explain some unusual vocabulary choices that illustrate new sounds.

Ultimate Phonics Reading Program: Words and Sentences -- Spencer Learning, San Diego, CA.
2000. http://www.spencerlearning.com. This program is short on cute games or distracting
graphics. A systematic introduction to the sounds of the written language taught in words that
are phonetically consistent and then used in sentences. The child listens to the carefully
pronounced sounds and then repeats what is heard. Great initial teaching or reinforcement.

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Websites, General Educational

http://www.ozline.com -- News-oriented website concerning web-based educational resources.

http://schoolhousetech.com -- The Schoolhouse Tech company produces software to create
customized math, vocabulary, maps, and more that can be downloaded and tried for free in a
"light" format. Fuller versions can be purchased at a reasonable cost. Worksheets produced can
be customized for larger font, colors, and other qualities that render them highly suitable for
special needs learners. Answer keys can be printed along with worksheets.

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn -- Online library of internet sites categorized by
subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hot-lists, resources, tutorials,
activities, projects). You can search by grade level, broad subject area, or specific sub-
categories.

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Education in the Media

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/education/index.html -- Articles from the New York Times on
education topics are available free with this link. You may need to register to get regular access.

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Educating Young Children

http://www.ozline.com -- News-oriented website concerning web-based educational resources.

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn -- "Online library of internet sites categorized by
subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources, tutorials,
activities, projects). You can search by grade level, broad subject area, or specific sub-
categories."

http://westcler.org/wv/geigerj/ -- On this site, a young child will find many activities that foster
learning the alphabet letters. There are printable pages, songs associated with each letter and
many ways to teach each one. It might be appropriate for older students (maybe age 10) who
need more reinforcement to learn their letters with an infinitely patient tutor.

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Math

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/technology/babbitt_math_tips.html -- "Tips to guide teachers
and parents in selecting instructional math software. The focus here is on instructional software
such as concept development, drill and practice, tutorial and simulation software rather than tool
software such as spreadsheets or graphing software."

http://www.mathfactcafe.com -- Free printable math fact sheets for drill and practice are
available at this site.

http://math-and-reading-help-for-kids.org/article_directory/Academic_Tests.html -- Math and
Reading Help for Kids is a directory of articles offering tips for homework help, improving test
scores, developing positive study habits, and more.

http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/math.htm -- This is a website managed by King Middle School
(grades 4-6) with a multitude of on-line math activities you can have your child do or print them
out for later use. In my years of teaching special needs students, I have frequently found that a
reluctant learner can be more motivated to work simply by providing the assignments on a
computer screen. This is a helpful site for that purpose.

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Reading

http://www.middleweb.com/Reading.html#anchor5517892 -- This link will take you to a sub-page
of a council of folks seeking school reform. As a part of their program, they are making available
a very important report on the national state of reading in our nation. While the statistics may not
grab your attention, there is some very important information about phonics and "whole
language" curricula that educators for all early readers should understand.

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Testing Accommodations

The following are links to sites about making adaptations and accommodations for testing. The
links are to national test publishers and should prove very helpful.

http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?id=0&loc=94-- Here is a powerful library of ideas for teaching
from LDOnline's library of documents.

http://schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=524&g=1

http://www.act.org/aap/disab/policy.html

http://www.ets.org/disability/ldpolicy.html

http://www.ets.org/textonly/disability/adhdplcy.html

http://www.ets.org/disability/index.html


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