Education/Schools
General Resources and Research
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
Formed in 1966, WestEd is a nationally renowned nonprofit research, development, and service agency, striving to enhance and increase education and human development within schools, families, and communities. Click here for information about WestEd’s projects: http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/prog_proj.htm
Public Schools
http://www.greatschools.net/
GreatSchools.net is a comprehensive source of information on elementary, middle and high schools around the country. A nonprofit organization, GreatSchools.net provides information about public, private and charter schools in all 50 states and detailed school profiles for California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Colorado, New York and Washington.
Private Schools
http://www.nais.org/admission/schoolSearch.cfm?sn.Item
Number=521
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) provides this searchable database of member schools across the United States and around the world. Each record contains basic contact information about the school and financial aid possibilities, including a link to the school’s website when available. In addition to individual school records, families may also get information about regional or state independent school associations by using the association search feature.
http://www.greatschools.net/
GreatSchools.net is a comprehensive source of information on elementary, middle and high schools around the country. A nonprofit organization, GreatSchools.net provides information about public, private and charter schools in all 50 states and detailed school profiles for California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Colorado, New York and Washington.
http://www.baprivateschools.com/
BAPrivateSchools.com is an online community of private K-12 education in the San Francisco Bay Area. Get information here on choosing a school for your child, researching scholarships or special education programs, or looking to find a teaching job in private education.
Homeschooling
http://members.aol.com/cotter1225/hslaws.htm
This site, developed by Cindy Cotter, provides information on the legal aspects of Homeschooling in California.
Learning Disabilities and Differences
LD and the Law
http://www.edlaw.net/frames.html
This is a comprehensive website on reference materials, publications and advocacy in education law. This site may be especially helpful if you’re trying to obtain services for your learning disabled child.
http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/idea2004.html
This site provides news, information and guidance on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), the nation’s law that works to improved results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
http://www.ets.org/aboutets/child/index.html
This web site, prepared by the Educational Testing Service State & Federal Relations Office, is a detailed report of provisions of the new No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLBA, or the Act) that are of particular interest to ETS.
Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
http://www.iser.com/
Internet Special Education Resources (ISER) is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. They help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
http://www.ldaamerica.org/
LDA (Learning Disabilities Association of America) offers 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. You can click here to go directly to the parent’s section of LDA America: http://www.ldaamerica.org/aboutld/parents/index.asp
Getting Accommodations on Standardized Testing
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.
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Developed in conjunction with the Office of Disability Policy, this website links to the Educational Testing Service section on the provision of standardized testing accommodations to qualified individuals. This website will help you or your student understand and apply for accommodations for SAT, SATII, ACT, AP and other standardized tests.
Support Resources: Helping Your Child Succeed in School and Parents Helping Parents
http://www.allkindsofminds.org/
All Kinds of Minds is the website of Dr. Mel Levine, national expert on helping children and families understand and work with differences in learning.
http://www.chadd.org/
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with AD/HD. Many individuals and families dealing with AD/HD turn to CHADD, the national organization representing individuals with AD/HD, for education, advocacy and support. The organization is composed of dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integral part in the association’s success by providing resources and encouragement to parents, educators and professionals on a grassroots level through CHADD chapters.
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/college.
planning.LD.html
Good source prepared by KidSource online on helping students with learning disabilities plan for college—choosing a school, making the transition to college and a host of other topics are included.
http://www.ldaamerica.org/
LDA (Learning Disabilities Association of America) offers 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. You can click here to go directly to the parent’s section of LDA America: http://www.ldaamerica.org/aboutld/parents/index.asp
http://www.schwablearning.org/
The Schwab Learning Center is an amazing resource to support families, students and educators around understanding and working with all kinds of learning disabilities. When you arrive at the site you can use their organizing tool to get right to the resources you need, depending upon your situation. SchwabLearning.org website primarily serves parents whose kids (kindergarten through high school) have learning difficulties, including:
- Specific learning disabilities (LD): A disorder in one or more of the basic neurological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written. The disorder may impair a child's ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations.
- Attention Problems, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).
- Kids who struggle with similar problems but who don't qualify for special education.
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