Special Education Law
IDEA 2004 - Provides current, reliable information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004.
Understanding the IEP Process - Provides several example IEP forms to use as guidelines and how to communicate with parents regarding IEP’s and IEP meetings.
Wrightslaw - Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Resources
Behavior Contracts - Information on developing contracts, including samples of behavior contracts for special needs children.
Bibliography of Children's Books for Exceptional Children that Deal with People of Disabilities
Classroom Strategies for Special Education - Practical strategies including time management and transitions, presentation, assessment, and behavior.
Guide to Learning Disabilities - Fundamental facts about learning disabilities.
Inclusion - An overview of the concept of inclusion and recommendations that can help to ensure that the needs of all students are met.
Resources for LD, ADHD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Asperger's Syndrome, and Dyslexia - Resources on how to accommodate and encourage a child with special needs.
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) - A collection of Internet-accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to special education.
Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities - A general overview of guidelines to follow when teaching students with disabilities.
Teaching Special Kids: Online Resources for Teachers
Organizations
CEC: Council for Exceptional Children - A professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder - Links to research, press releases, membership, and support.
FEAT: Families of Early Autism Treatment of NC - Organization that provides resources and support to families with autistic children.
International Dyslexia Association - Find information on conferences, press releases, dyslexia FAQs, and resources.