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"Special World, from Inclusive Technology, is a free online magazine linking 125,000 special education teachers, speech therapists and occupational therapists in 150 countries. Special World readers and contributors work with children who have additional needs or special educational needs including those with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities" free subscription

Adapting Creatively is a place where special needs parenting and special education intersect. When a special education teacher becomes a special needs parent, life demands some adapting. Some creativity. From that, this blog was born.

"Awesome classroom tools for special education teachers Birdhouse has helped over 10,000 parents around the world understand their children in new ways. Now Special Education teachers are getting involved."

The goal of this website is to provide a one-stop-shop for parents, families and caregivers of children with special needs to: *Learn about and plan your child's educational program *Understand your legal rights and responsibilities *Access local resources including school system contacts and disability services in your community *Access an abundance of resources, including instructional strategies, assistive technology and behavioral supports to help your child succeed. The Virginia Department of Education hopes that you find the information you need, whether you are new to special education or looking for the latest news, research, and resources. Parents and families can make a difference in their child's education.

The goal of this website is to provide a one-stop-shop for parents, families and caregivers of children with special needs to: *Learn about and plan educational programming *Understand legal rights and responsibilities *Access local resources including school system contacts and disability services in the community *Access an abundance of resources, including instructional strategies, assistive technology and behavioral supports to help children succeed.

Educators and parents struggle to find appropriate apps to use for students with special needs. The purpose of this course is to assist in determining what app features to look for when selecting apps. This course explores how to select apps based on learning traits and styles of students, appropriate uses in education, App features to consider, and how this information can be utilized to select more appropriate apps for students with special needs.

specialized teaching tools for teachers of students with developmental disabilites. Check out the freebies and photos of worktasks.

We offer specialized teaching tools for teachers of students with developmental disabilites. Our products are developed by experienced classroom special education teachers and speech therapists.

A comprehensive catalog of educational technology. If you like the concepts of universal design for learning this book will bring you to the next level with technology. The book outlines the very best educational technology to reach special education students, diverse learners and engage all students in the learning process. There is a new generation of low-cost technology to help reach challenging students like never before. This gives teachers countless tools to include in your UDL toolbox and enhance your teaching.

"The White House and Michelle Obama Release $250M 'Open eBooks' App for Title I and Special Education Teachers"

List to podcast featuring 15 minute interviews with people working in (special) education

"The TA Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports has been established by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary practices. "

"Overwhelmed by technology in special education? Listen to Talking with Tech for news, tips, and interviews about the latest and greatest in assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, and educational technology generally from Lucas Steuber, Rachel Madel, and Chris Bugaj. "

Inform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs. We have resources on everything you need to know about teaching special needs students effectively. You'll find information for teaching students with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Giftedness, and Handicaps. We'll help you figure out ways to create an inclusive classroom, adapt and supplement your classroom materials, make assessment accommodations, and provide you with other useful tips.

"Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education:A Guide for High School Educators"

Guest blogger, special educator, and high school transition specialist Chelsea Eddy on "Do Your Students Have the Skills to Pay the Bills?"

An online module for data collection in special education