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A bit outdated but good overview of social media safety tips for parents (but applicable to teachers too). Also outlines age minimums for accounts on the most popular site (Facebook=13, Twitter=none, etc)

Good site with explanations of online scams, ways to prevent & avoid spyware & malware, proper browsing techniques for students & parents. Good website to familiarize yourself (students, teachers, parents) with best practices of safe internet usage.

Joan L. Green, a speech-language pathologist in Potomac and the author of "The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education," shares some of her favorite iPad apps for kids with special needs. These are the most expensive versions of the apps because they have the most options for individualizing them to a child's particular needs. In some cases, there are less expensive versions. These apps cost far more than most, but they are cheaper than traditional communication systems and equipment that parents of kids with special needs may have bought in the past.

Use your Google Calendar to create appointment slots for parent meeting sign-ups, etc

IEP Checklist is a tool for parents and teachers to consider as they develop the IEP. Not every item on the checklist is required by special education regulations. For more information, consult the Federal regulations and other information that can be found at http://idea.ed.gov.

Lesson plans & videoas for students in grades k-12

A clearinghouse of applications, lessons and experiences using the iPad in the classroom. The intention is that all apps listed have been tested and recommended by teachers using them. Great resource for educational use of the iPad. Geared toward the classroom but still a great resource for anyone with an iPad and kids.