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This is a very minimalist website. Many of the resources listed in it are contacts for actual people, or external sources of information of publications such as Parent Briefs and Research to Practice Briefs. There is, however, also a section with listed topics related to secondary education that includes topics specific to special education such as assessment, IEP and transition planning, dropout rates, and so much more. There is also a glossary for words and terms included in each of these pages for separate searching.The website’s navigation is a little clunky though, so in order to see the full list of available topics, scroll down to the bottom of either of the two previously linked pages and select the topic you want in the drop down menu box labeled “Other Topics.”
This website has a lot of excellent sources for a range of disabilities, as well as other issues that children face such as drug and alcohol abuse, physical and sexual abuse, bullying, being in a military family, and more. There is a glossary of disorders and disabilities, an index of terms addressed, resource centers with FAQs and other information on disorders, and expert interviews on many related topics. There is also a section for information for students and children related to self-advocacy and learning about mental illnesses. The website has many sets of videos, like this one where students discuss their experiences in a short video.
This website has many excellent resources for parents that can also provide insight for teachers. There are many articles on helping students and children who have ADD/ADHD, particularly with homework. There is also an overview of the stages of adolescence, and how to help students through it. An individual section contains articles written by field experts, ranging on topics from learning, to family living, to how to be a parent.
This is exactly what it sounds like: an IEP form with explanations on what each section should detail and include. It would be very helpful to review before going into a meeting for an IEP planning session. They’re all very clear and easy to understand.
This website (and included pdf) outlines in very easy language the basic steps that occur to determine whether a student has a disability and/or needs special education/ an IEP. It would be great as a personal refresher, but probably would serve better purpose as way to introduce parents to the idea of what their child will be receiving (and a general “why”).
Response to intervention is a method used that attempts to help a student increase their performance to desired levels without needing to go through the process of an IEP. This can be something as simple as moving a student who can’t see when he or she sits in the back. This ~3 minute video briefly explains the tiered system of RTI, while this longer ~15 minute video takes a look at a middle school where RTI is incorporated with high success. Finally, this ~10 minute video looks at successful RTI in a high school.
This website focuses on how to help families with an exceptional child. One of the resources included is a set of videos that details an example of how the process of an IEP would typically go. This includes a video with a mock meeting that shows examples of how these meetings tend to go, including the unfortunate truths that are often present.
This website has a set of videos that walk you through the process of being in an IEP meeting. There are sixteen of the videos, each focusing on a different aspect. Some of these include how to reconcile disagreements, strategic moments, and setting up the agenda (and so much more!). There is also a short list of tips for IEP meeting facilitators and parents on what to do before, during, and after an IEP meeting.
This website gives a succinct view of what UDL is. This video provides the basics of the three principles, and this page provides a text and visual explanation of UDL’s connection to the brain. This chart is similar to another listed here, and provides examples of how to implement each aspect of UDL. There is even an app called UDLinks which allows users to search for specific methods and resources for teaching content.
This website addresses what it cites as being the seven main components of RTI in depth and with many pdfs and resources. There are multiple tools available for progress monitoring, academic interventions, and more. Possibly the most helpful section of this website is the glossary of RTI terms, which is extensive and detailed.
This is a website that focuses on RTI: what it is and how to make it work in schools. There are a few videos that give a solid overview and have some nice visuals to help remember the basic principles. There is a section that addresses the different tiers of RTI, a section on how to ensure ongoing student assessment, and a section on getting families and communities involved.
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