This is a fantastic compilation of materials and resources for teaching children with special needs. The links page has tons of great resources and information about many disabilities. Well worth exploring.
SEN Teacher provides cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
All the resources available or listed here are free for use in schools, colleges and at home.
"his posts serves to announce a blog for my resource room students and families at Wells High School, Maine. I will post articles and references that I am using as I set up a resource room for our digital students. I will pose questions and ask for the wisdom of the crowd. I hope my students, parents, educators and friends will help build this site as a resource to all. Thanks to Istvan for this unique photo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/i_csuhai/2984029909/"
A resource to help you navigate the roads of Autism-Excellent AZ resource site but also many additional resources and an online message board for posting advice, questions, etc.
Below, you will find teacher-friendly examples and resources that illustrate each of the UDL checkpoints. Exploring these examples and resources not only helps to clarify what is meant by each of the checkpoints but also gives teachers ideas of ways to implement UDL in their classrooms.
"Whether you have an entire class of students with special needs, or you've welcomed a student with a disability into your traditional classroom, this massive list of resources will help you research different disorders and conditions, review special lesson plans, and find the support you need to work with your students and help them succeed."
Great blog full of important info and resources... Example follows:
PISP Website
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You are going to want to give yourself plenty of time to explore the PISP website because it is chock full of rich resources.
"A National Online Library of Professional Development Resources Compiled to Help Bridge Research, Policy and Practice.
Across states, national organizations and technical assistance investments, an extensive amount of professional development material is available. This library provides local educators with easy access to an array of resources that can be used or customized to meet their needs"
Use this page to explore online resources that can help you meet the learning needs of your students.
Read the task in the blue block. Then, use the links to help you help you complete the activity.
The Resources
* Thematic Starting Points
* Educational Portals
* Search Tools
* Lesson Plans
* Subject Area Starters
The Differentiation
Lots of outstanding resources, videos, information in this wiki related to differentiating instruction and multiple intelligences. Sections provided for teachers to contribute to the wiki by adding lesson ideas that incorporate technology in all subject areas for elementary, middle school and high school.
Excellent compilation of resources including videos, lesson plans, blogs and tutorials for differentiating instruction with technology. The lesson plan section is separated into categories for elementary, middle school and high school and is just beginning to develop. We are invited to join the wiki to share lesson plans and resources. pmcgonagle is the creator of the wikispace.