Special Ed in the 21st Century

Excellent resources for technology and increasing achievement and success for ALL students through the unlimited and effective se of accessible technologies.

Another incredible resource I learned about from Karen Janowski. Be sure to look at the "Best Practices." Peggy

For those unfamiliar with the term, a learning style is a way in which an individual approaches learning. Many people understand material much better when it is presented in one format, for example a lab experiment, than when it is presented in another, like an audio presentation. Determining how you best learn and using materials that cater to this style can be a great way to make school and the entire process of acquiring new information easier and much more intuitive. Here are some great tools that you can use to cater to your individual learning style, no matter what that is.

Look at this awesome compilation of helpful web tools for every kind of learner! Learned about it on Karen Janowski's blog.

Just received an email from SchwabLearning.org about the transfer of all of their documents to greatschools.net. This has always been an invaluable resource for teachers and parents on topics related to special needs children.

New website location for SchwabLearning.org-excellent resources for special needs/special education. 400+ SchwabLearning.org articles are now available in their new home - the Learning Difficulties section on GreatSchools.net!

Profile for Mechelle DeCraene-doing some fantastic work related to technology and special needs children.

Profile for Mechelle De Craene-special education teacher in Florida with lots of experience teaching children with special needs.

This is another Ning network I am on that you might like to check out. Michelle DeCraene, Florida, created the network and she provides some interesting discussions. I was really interested in the discussion about virtual worlds and accessibility. It hasn't been too active lately so maybe we can contribute to the conversation. Check out her profile on MirandaNet-she's been involved in some amazing projects with special ed. and technology.

SC07 Learning & Physical Challenges Education (LPCE) Program for The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Network, Storage and Analysis. Ning Network created by Mechelle De Craene who is a middle school special ed/gifted ed teacher. She loves learning about new technology and how it can support the diverse needs of my students. She has added some great videos on the site. Detailed profile here: http://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/fellowship/profile.php?prof=69

Valuable information and resources provided by the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. Shared by Amy Chayefsky.

Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities The GCDD is Arizona's state planning council for people with developmental disabilities and is authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (P.L.106-402). The mission of the Arizona Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is to work in partnership with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through systems change, advocacy and capacity building activities that promote independence, choice and the ability of all individuals to pursue their own dreams.

Great blog with very current postings related to legal issues and special education shared by Amy Chayefsky.

A special education legal resource discussing case law, news, practical advocacy advice, and developments in state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Postings include insight and sometimes humor from Charles P. Fox, a Chicago, Illinois attorney who is also a parent of a child with special needs, and other guest authors.

Really informative, helpful blog for assistive technology planning and resources shared by Amy Chayefsky.

Blog created by Lon Thornburg, Oregon, who is an assistive technology specialist and trainer. This blog is for posts and comments on children, disabilities, assistive technology and education.

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.

Excellent resource site for Arizona Autism support shared by Amy Chayefsky.