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Contains a wide array of clipart pictures, photographs, and animated images that can be downloaded and used in a classroom setting for achieving learning objectives.

ReadWriteThink offers a collection of online Student Materials to support literacy learning in the K-12 classroom. These interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessons and provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills. Click on the name of each interactive for a brief description of the tool and a list of the ReadWriteThink lessons that use the tool. From there you'll also be able to directly access the tool and use it in your classroom.

A no-cost, self-directed, virtual school built for the vocal health of U.S. teachers

Site designed to minimize voice disorders in teachers. Also has information on classroom acoustics

created to provide info on vocal health for teachers. provides strategies relating to vocal health in 10 vitual classrooms. short videos, photos, audio clips, interactive features

"This unique approach by Pati King-DeBaun was developed to systematically teach communication skills to children who are nonverbal. Highlights will include the Integrated Model of Communication Instruction.Learn more about this model and watch classrooms and students progress"

Tips for teaching children with hearing loss, particularly those who use amplification or cochlear implants; useful for both the SLP and the classroom teacher

The purpose of this Web site is to focus on how technology already in the classroom or school can support good instruction and research-based strategies that work. Our focus in this site is on Differentiated Instruction - which is a teaching theory based on the idea that instructional approaches should give students multiple options for taking in information, making sense of ideas, expressing what they learn, and accommodating differences while teaching to students strengths and knowledge (Tomlinson 2001).

Activities to use on the computer or with AAC switches geared toward younger children

A complete package of interesting and interactive games and activities which are aimed at improving different aspects of classroom learning. Counting, letters, shapes, and sounds,

The purpose of this Web site is to focus on how technology already in the classroom or school can support good instruction and research-based strategies that work. Our focus in this site is on Differentiated Instruction - which is a teaching theory based on the idea that instructional approaches should give students multiple options for taking in information, making sense of ideas, expressing what they learn, and accommodating differences while teaching to students strengths and knowledge (Tomlinson 2001).

A rhyme and a book a week - complete classroom instruction with printable handouts

Make Pictures and Text Come Alive and "Talk." small recorder (1.67" W x 4.48" H x 1.44" D). How It Works Attach a special sticker to any book page, worksheet, game board, or flash card, scan the sticker with the MiniTR Recorder and begin recording. When you have completed the recording, it is ready for instant playback. Record pages of text, test questions, classroom instructions, or any materials that need to be read back to students. The MiniTR can hold up to 25 minutes of recordings. Each student will be empowered to read along, hear instructions in your own voice, and interact with individualized lessons. Support students who are nonverbal by prerecording words, phrases, and sentences. Then let the student use the MiniTR playback feature as a "voice." Features The MiniTR Recorder is ideal assistive technology for students with special needs. It is USB compatible, allowing you to backup or download your recordings. It has a built-in, high-quality speaker and comes with a headphone jack for private listening."

The CFL program's ambitious goal is to make modern computer technology an integral part of every classroom so that every child has the opportunity to be educated to his or her full potential. Note: Schools and educational nonprofit organizations do not pay for excess computer equipment they receive through the CFL program, however, the recipient is responsible for the shipping and handling costs, as well as refurbishing costs.

"3,388 Free learning resources for special educational needs (SEN) teachers including lesson plans, activities, games, teaching ideas, classroom resources and worksheets. " Categories * Attention deficit / and hyperactivity disorder (ADD / ADHD) * Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Asperger Syndrome * Behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) * Cognitive impairment: Moderate learning difficulties (MLD) * Cognitive impairment: Severe learning difficulties (SLD) * Down's Syndrome * Gifted and talented * Hearing impairment * Mental health issues * Physical impairments * Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) * Sensory integration disorder * Specific learning difficulties * Speech and language communication difficulties * Tourette's Syndrome * Visual impairment * Well Being / Emotional Literacy

"This website has been created to provide resources and materials for classroom teachers, reading and resource specialists, speech therapists, parents and students in the area of language arts. Please feel free to download and print anything that catches your eye, but please make sure to leave my name on the poetry and worksheets! "

Thousands of Free Lesson Plans and Educational Resources for Teachers Thinkfinity has 11 content partners, including several leading education and literacy organizations. It offers thousands of free K-12 educational resources in seven disciplines. A search function allows users to enter a keyword and refine the search according to resource type, grade level, and subjects to find activities for the classroom or at home. Entering the keyword "grammar," for example, uncovers nearly 100 treasures, including lesson plans with embedded online activities.

Interact-AS Communications Suite enables conversations for everyone, anytime, and anywhere. Instead of looking at a keyboard, waiting for an interpreter, or using pads of paper, Interact-AS supports true face-to-face communication with instantaneous speech-to-text translation.

Another great voice resource that would make a great in service topic

Information for teachers about fluency. Contains general facts, information on treatment, strategies that can be used in the classroom, etc..

Fact sheet for teachers regarding stuttering

Designed to facilitate information sharing and consultation with the teacher of a child who stutters.

Great resource for teachers in order to gain insight into how severe a child's stuttering is and how it is effecting them in the classroom setting

Heather's response system