Resources & Links
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistive Technology
- Augmentative / Alternative Communication
- Autism
- Behavioral Disorders
- College Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Companies selling AT and realted products
- Conferences
- Current Research
- Direct Instruction
- Disability Resources
- Down Syndrome
- General Special Education
- Information on all disabilities
- Issues & Trends
- Laws
- Learning Aides
- Legislation of Interest
- Listserves
- Mental Retardation
- Parents & Families
- Professional Development System
- Professional Journals & Periodicals
- Professional Organizations
- State and LEA Information
- Teacher Resources
General Special Education
Special Education Guide
http://www.specialeducationguide.com/
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org
North Carolina Public Schools Accountability Section
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing
Special Education Resources on the Internet
http://www.seriweb.com
NC Division for Exceptional Children
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ec
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Information for All Disabilities
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org
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Disability Resources
Bioethical issues
http://www.bvsinc.com/seaamr.htm
Disability Information
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
New Freedom Initiative
http://www.hhs.gov/newfreedom
Recordings for Blind and Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org
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Mental Retardation
Autism Society of North Carolina
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
American Association on Mental Retardation
http://www.aamr.org
North Carolina Association for Retarded Citizens
http://www.arcnc.org
Health Disparities and Mental Retardation
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/mentalretardation/
The ARC
http://www.arc.org
The Association for Severe Handicaps (TASH)
http://www.TASH.org
Buddy Walk
http://www.BuddyWalk.org
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Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org
National Down Syndrome Congress
http://www.ndsccenter.org
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Autism
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org
Divison Teacch ( Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children)
http://www.teacch.com
Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.com
(excellent source of other resources)
Autism Society of North Carolina
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
Autism Resources
http://www.autism-resources.com
Autism Independent UK
http://www.autismuk.com
Cure Autism Now Foundation
http://www.cureautismnow.org
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
https://www.aapcpublishing.net/
Treatment Strategies and Parenting Tips
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/autism_help.htm
Autism Speaks Resource Guide
http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-guide
Family Health Guide to Learning Disabilities
https://www.kanetix.ca/family-health-guide-to-learning-disabilities
Help with Behavioral Issues & Learning Life Skills
http://www.autism-help.org/behavioral-issues-autism-asperger.htm
Autism Fact Sheet
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
Guide to Improving Gastrointestinal Symptoms among Children with Autism Spectrum
http://www.delimmune.com/research/improvements-in-gastrointestinal-symptoms-among-children-with-autism/
Autism Foundation
http://www.myautism.org/
Become a Special Education Teacher
http://certificationmap.com/becoming-a-special-education-teacher/
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Learning Disabilities
The International Dyslexia Association website
http://www.interdys.org
Learning Disabilities Online
http://www.ldonline.org
Learning Disabilities Association of America
http://www.ldanatl.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org
Attention Deficits/Hyperactivity
http://www.chadd.org
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Behavioral Disorders
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (C.H.A.D.D)
http://www.chadd.org/
National ADD Association
http://www.add.org/
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/
TEACCH
http://www.unc.edu/depts/teacch
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Applied Behavior Analysis
W.S. Verplanck
http://funnelweb.utcc.utk.edu/~wverplan/
Behavior Analysis Sites
http://www.behavior.org/sections/ba/ba_sites.html
Cambridge Center for Behavior Analysis
http://www.behavior.org/sections/ccbs/ccbs_activities.html
Juniper Gardens Children's Project
http://www.lsi.ukans.edu/jg/jgcpindx.htm
Welcome to Onlearn
http://www.onlearn.com/
The B.F. Skinner Foundation
http://www.lafayetter.edu/allanr/skinner.html
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Direct Instruction
University of Oregon College of Education
http://interact.uoregon.edu/
Research Syntheses and Curricular Implications for Various Subjects
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~ncite/resrch.htm
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~ncite/
Effective School Practices
http://www.darkwing.uoregon.edu/~adiep/ft/151toc.htm
Recent Research on Various Subjects comparing Direct Instruction to Other Approaches
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~bgrossen/
Association for Direct Instruction
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~adiep/
Framework for Implementing K-12 School Transformation in Oregon
http://pass-osshe.uoregon.edu/stac/introduction.html
2 plus 2: The Home of Mathematically Correct
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mathman/
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Listserves
Listserve for Behavior Analysis
email: Listserv@listserv.nodak.edu with a message of SUBSCRIBE BEHAV-AN YOURFIRSTNAME YOURLASTNAME
Listserve for Precision Teaching
email: listproc@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu with a message SUBSCRIBE SCLISTSERV yourname
School Psychologists and EBD
email: majordomo@lists.air-dc.org with a message subscribe ebd-schoolpsychto send mail to the list, use the address ebd-schoolpsych@lists.air-dc.org
Families with Children that Have EBD
email: majordomo@lists.air-dc.org with a message subscribe families-ebdto send mail to the list, use the address families-ebd@lists.air-dc.org
Discussion on Emotional/Behavioral Disorders and IDEA 97
email: majordomo@lists.air-dc.org with a message subscribe ebd-idea97talk to send email to the list, use the address ebd-idea97talk@lists.air-dc.org
EBD State Consultants and Specialists
email: majordomo@lists.air-dc.org with a message subscribe ebdcounsult to send email to the list, use the address ebdconsul@lists.air-dc.org
Collaboration Between Community-Based Mental Health Programs and Schools
email: majordomo@lists.air-dc.org with a message subscribe nrn-education to send mail to the list, use the address nrn-education@lists.air-dc.org
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Teacher Resources
Learn NC The North Carolina Teachers' Network
http://www.learnnc.org
Rubrics.Com
http://www.rubrics.com
http://www 4teachers
http://www.4teachers.org
http://www.NCPublicSchools.Org
http://www.NCPublicSchools.org
Award Winning Children's Books
http://awardbooks.hypermart.net
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
http://www.nctm.org/
The Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov
National Science Teachers Association
http://www.nsta.org
National Council for Social Studies
http://www.ncss.org
Information and Resources for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
http://www.teachingld.org
NC Standard Course of Study
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum
NC Public Schools- Testing
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing
NC Public Schools- Testing Students with Special Needs
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/alternate
US Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp
No Child Left Behind
http://www.nclb.gov
Brain Train
Email: Mail@brain-train.net
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center
Ncpti@aol.com
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Parents/Families
Special Child
http://www.specialchild.com
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center Sibling Support Project
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/sibsupp
ParentsPlace
http://www.parentsplace.com
The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center North Carolina's Parent Center
http://www.ECAC-parentcenter.org
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Augmentative/Alternative Communication
North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association
http://www.NCAugCom.org
Technology Integration
http://www.lburkhart.com
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Assistive Technology
SERI Special Needs and Technology Resources
http://www.seriweb.com/tech.htm
TAM Technology and Media Division Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.tamcec.org
Closing the Gap (Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation)
http://www.closingthegap.com
National Center to Improve Practice
http://www.edc.org/FSC/NCIP
Partnerships in Assistive Technology (North Carolina)
http://www.pat.org
North Carolina Assistive Technology Program
http://www.ncatp.org
Technology Integration
http://www.lburkhart.com
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Laws
Neurotrauma Law Nexus (Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury)
http://www.neurolaw.com
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)
http://www.pacer.org
The Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities, Inc.
http://www.504idea.org
IDEA Practices Laws and Regulations
http://www.ideapractices.org/law/index.php
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Learning Aides
LearningNeeds.Com
products and materials by category of learning (math, AT, reading etc)
http://www.learningneeds.com
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Companies Selling AT and Related Products
Ablenet
http://www.ablenetinc.com
Attainment
http://www.attainmentcompany.com
Adaptivation Incorporated
http://www.adaptivation.com
Abilitations (Sportime)
http://www.abilitations.com
Crestwood
http://www.communicationaids.com
Don Johnston
http://www.donjohnston.com
Edmark
http://www.riverdeep.net
Enabling Devices
http://www.enablingdevices.com
Flaghouse
http://www.flaghouse.com
IEP Resources
http://www.iepresources.com
Intellitools
http://www.intellitools.com
Kaplan
http://www.Kaplanco.com
Mayer Johnson
http://www.mayer-johnson.com
Nasco (mostly math)
http://www.nasco.com
PCI
http://www.specialed.net
TASH
http://www.tashinc.com
Sammons Preston
1-800-323-5547
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Professional Journals and Periodicals
Augmentative and Alternative Communications
British Journal of Special Education
Career Development for Exceptional Individuals
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Education and Treatment of Children
Exceptional Children
Exceptional Parent
Exceptionality
Focus on Autistic Behavior
Focus on Exceptional Children
International Journal of Disability Development and Education
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Journal of Early Intervention
Journal of Special Education
Journal of Special Education Technology
Mental Retardation
Research in Developmental Disabilities
Teacher Education and Special Education
Teaching Exceptional Children
Remedial and Special Education
Topics in Early Childhood Special
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Current Research
Characteristics
Best Practices and Interventions
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Professional Organizations
American Association on Mental Retardation
http://www.aamr.org/About_AAMR/index.shtml
Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U. S. (ASC-US)
http://www.asperger.org/index_asc.html
Association For Behavior Analysis
http://www.abainternational.org
Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC)
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
http://www.ccbd.net
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
http://www.cec.sped.org
National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org
North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association (NCACA)
http://www.NCAugCom.org
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Professional Development System
Professional Development System (PDS)
https://www.uncw.edu/ed/pds/index
Practicum & Field Experience
Contact Mr. Deron Fort at (910) 962-3086
https://www.uncw.edu/ed/fieldexperience/
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Conferences
Local Conferences
North Carolina Assistive Technology EXPO
Partnerships in Assistive Technology, 110 Navaho Dr., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609
North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association Conference
Wen29@aol.com
North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (NCCEC)
910-484-6761
Southeastern American Association on Mental Retardation (SEAAMR) Conference.
http://www.ncaamr.org
Southeast Augmentative Communication Conference.
205-252-0165 ext 234 or seac@ucpbham.com
Eastern AHEC (Area Health Education Centers).
P.O Box 7224 Greenville, NC 27835-7224
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Legislation of Interest
See Council for Exceptional Children (http://www.cec.sped.org) and subdivision organizations
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Issues and Trends
See Council for Exceptional Children (http://www.cec.sped.org) and subdivision organizations
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State and LEA Information
The Department of Public Instruction Division of Exceptional Children for North Carolina
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ec/
For special education programming information within specific school districts, review the school district web site.
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