Related Links and Additional Resources
Web Sites
Adaptive Technology Resource Centre
“The Adaptive
Technology Resource Centre advances information technology that is accessible
to all; through research, development, education, proactive design consultation
and direct service.”
http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/
All Kinds of Minds
“All Kinds of Minds is a non-profit institute that helps students
who struggle with learning measurably improve their success in school and life
by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical
expertise.”
http://www.allkindsofminds.org
Biology Success! Teaching Diverse Learners
This site provides information about the Biology Success! project as
well as a link to a manual for biology teachers to use with students
with learning disabilities at the high school and post-secondary levels.
The manual was developed at Landmark College, a college specifically
for students with learning disabilities.
http://www.landmarkcollege.org/institute/grants_research/biology_success/index.html
Center for Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd)
“The Center for Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd) supports
state and local education agencies in developing systems that effectively integrate
instructional technology so that all students achieve high educational standards.”
http://www.citeducation.org
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
“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.”
http://www.cec.sped.org
Disability Studies Quarterly
http://natri.uky.edu/resources/links/atlinks.html#lit
The Family Center on Technology and Disability
“The Family Center is a resource designed to support organizations and
programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. [They]
offer a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technologies.”
http://www.fctd.info
LDOnline
LDOnline provides a wealth of information on learning disabilities for
teachers, parents, and other professionals.
http://www.ldonline.org
LD Resources
LD Resources offers articles and tools, as well as lists of schools,
organizations, and professionals, and various other resources.
http://www.ldresources.com
Learning Disabilities Association of America
“Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities,
their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and
local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities,
practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.”
http://www.ldanatl.org
Literacy Matters
“The goal of the Literacy Matters project is to improve the literacy
development of middle grades and secondary school students, especially those
students who are struggling to succeed.”
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
This site provides a wealth of “information about learning disabilities,
early literacy and learning resources, support for adolescents and adults with
LD, public policy, and advocacy tools.”
http://www.ncld.org/
http://www.literacymatters.org/
National Center for Technology
Innovation
“The National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI), funded by the
U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), advances learning opportunities
for individuals with disabilities by fostering technology innovation. We seek
to broaden and enrich the field by providing resources and promoting partnerships
for the development of tools and applications by developers, manufacturers,
producers, publishers and researchers.”
http://www.nationaltechcenter.org
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
This center’s Web site offers a variety of resources, including information
on programs, national and local resources, parent materials, research on effective
practices, and IDEA and NCLB.
http://www.nichcy.org/
Science Education for Students with Disabilities
“Science Education for Students with Disabilities exists to promote and
advance the teaching of science and the development of curricula and
instructional materials for students at all levels, with any manners of disability
in the learning process.”
http://www.sesd.info
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)
“Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a
collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest
to those involved in the fields related to Special Education.”
http://seriweb.com
Articles and Books
Brasseur, I., Gildroy, P., Schumaker, J., Deshler, D., Begun, W., & Passman, B. (2004). Profiling the quality of educational programs for adolescents with disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children, 37(2), 62-65.
Bulgren, J. (2004). Effective content-area instruction for all students. In T.E. Scruggs & M.A. Mastropieri (Eds.), Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities: Vol. 17. Research in secondary schools (pp. 147-174). San Diego, CA: Elsevier Ltd.
Curry, C., Cohen, L., & Lightbody, N. (2006). Universal design in science learning. The Science Teacher, 73 (3), 31-37.
Deshler, D. D., Robinson, S., & Mellard, D. (2004). Instructional principles for optimizing outcomes for adolescents with learning disabilities. In M.K Riley & T.A. Citro, (Eds.) Best practices for the inclusionary classroom: Leading researches talk directly with teachers (pp. 65-79). Weston, MA: Learning Disabilities of Massachusetts.
Grumbine, R., & Alden, P. (2006). Teaching Science to Students with Learning Disabilities. The Science Teacher. 73 (3), 26-31. Available at http://www.nsta.org/main/news/stories/science_teacher.php?news_story_ID=51706
Hambrick, A. (2005). Critical issue: Remembering the child: On equity and inclusion in mathematics and science classrooms. Available at http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma800.htm
Hehir, T. (2002). Eliminating ableism in education. Harvard Educational Review, 72 (1). Available at http://gseweb.harvard.edu/%7Ehepg/hehir.pdf
Holloway, J. H. (2001). Inclusion and students with learning disabilities. Educational Leadership, 58(6), 86–88. Available at http://www.ascd.org/ed_topics/el200103_holloway.html
Institute on Community Education. (2003). Feature issue on revisiting inclusive K-12 education. Impact, 16(1). Available at http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/161/161.pdf
Lenz, B.K., & Schumaker, J.B. (2003). Adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials for the inclusive classroom. OSEP Digest, E645. Available at http://www.ldonline.org/ld2/test/text.php?max=20&id=715&loc=51
McREL. (Ed.) (2000). Including special needs students in standards-based reform: A report on McREL’s Diversity Roundtable III. Available at http://www.mcrel.org/topics/Diversity/products/58
Miner, D. L.., Nieman, R., Swanson, A. B., & Woods, M. (Eds.) (2001). Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities: A Manual for High Schools, Colleges, and Graduate Programs, 4th Edition. Washington, DC: The American Chemical Society.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. (2005). Critical issue: Using technology to improve student achievement. Naperville, IL: Author. Available at http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm
Reed, P. (2004). Critical issue: Enhancing system change and academic success through assistive technologies for K–12 students with special needs. Available at http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te700.htm
Rose, D. H., Meyer, A., & Hitchcock, C. (Eds.) (2005). The universally designed classroom: Accessible curriculum and digital technologies. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Publishing Group.
Schumaker, J.B., & Deshler, D.D. (2005). Teaching adolescents with disabilities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Woodward, J. & Cuban, L. (Eds.) (2000). Technology, curriculum and professional development: Adapting schools to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
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