Helping DC Charter Schools Develop High-Quality Special Education Programs
The Childrens Law Center provides comprehensive legal representation specifically for children in DC.
Easter Seals provides a variety of services for people with disabilities and their families including individualized therapy services and child care centers.
A local advocacy agency supporting the interests of people with developmental disabilities.
A non-profit advocacy organization that works to improve the lives of children in DC.
The State Improvement Grant Team commits itself to promote urban education through the delivery of educator, school, community, and district supports designed to increase achievement for all students.
The mission of the Access Center is to provide technical assistance that strengthens State and local capacity to help students with disabilities effectively learn in the general education curriculum.
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.
Helpful list of links and resources.
National Inclusive Schools Week highlights and celebrates the progress of our nation's schools in providing a supportive and quality education to all students, particularly those who have disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The Web site of the National Institute for Urban School Improvement (NIUSI). NIUSI advocates for inclusive schools (good for kids, families, and communities), engages professionals and laypeople alike in understanding the multifaceted cultures and histories that children and their families bring to the educational process.
LD OnLine is a service of WETA, Washington, D.C., in association with The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities Home Page. It offers: FAQs About LD, updates on IDEA 2004, LD Resources, Forums, Yellow Pages and the LD OnLine Store
At the Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities, you will find educational consultants, psychologists, diagnosticians, health care specialists, academic tutors, speech language therapists, advocates, and attorneys. You will also find government programs, grassroots organizations, special education schools, and parent support groups.
Reading activities for grades K-3
Resources for teaching children with autism - it has good data collection forms
Resources for autism; has great picture cards, schedules, etc.
Download various types of lined paper and make handwriting worksheets
Information and resources about inclusion, teaching strategies
News, articles, resources, and downloads
For early childhood service providers and families of young children, this web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
Sample lesson plans, resources for parents, forums, books & training kits, articles, and more.
Meet special needs teachers from across the country, share experiences, ask questions and exchange ideas! Help this new board grow by telling a friend or colleague!