Special Education

Research & Information

Council for Exceptional Children
A gateway to information about many disabilities and exceptionalities.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The Center provides information and referrals concerning disabilities and related issues.

Office of Special Education
Created by Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, this site is a directory of information for special educators.

Special Education Resources on the Internet
SERI is a huge directory of web-based special education information.

Special Education Law
Special Education Law
The Educator's Reference Desk "Special Education Law" site links to information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

IDEA Practices
Start here to find information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

IRSC - Legal Resources
This IRSC (Internet Resources for Special Children) page links to various web-based legal tools and sites providing information about special education law.

For Teachers
About.com - Special Education
About.com's subject guide to the Web covers all aspects of special education, from classroom management, lesson planning, education articles and professional development.

Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice
Code and standards from the Council for Exceptional Children.

Assessment and Evaluation
Buros Institute
Located at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, the Institute publishes the Mental Measurements Yearbooks, and promotes responsible, appropriate use of assessment tools. Use the Institute's Test Locator to find reviews of assessment tools.

Book Links
LD Online
LD Online provides a list of fiction for students with learning disabilities.

Special Needs Project
This online bookstore carries materials concerning disabilities and related issues. Of particular note is the annotated list of children's books.

E-Journals
This site is a gateway to full text electronic journals in education.
American Educational Research Association - Communication of Research

Selected E-Journals and Magazines

Associations
There are so many associations dedicated to various disabilities and exceptionalities, it would be impossible to present a comprehensive listing here. The sites listed below provide lists of and links to associations and agencies.

Links to Disability Resources Online (RIT Library)
This guide provides links to general resources and many different associations supporting individuals with disabilities.

LDOnline - Finding Help
LDOnline, produced by public radio station WETA in Washington, D.C. and co-sponsored by the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities, is maintains a good list of organizations and federal agencies which provide information about and assist the learning disabled.