| Parent_to_Parent_of_Vermont An organization of parents in Vermont offering support & information to parents of children diagnosed as having a disability or special health care need. |
| Parents_Helping_Parents A multi-faceted, comprehensive Parent Directed Family Resource Center for children with any kind of special need (mental, physical, emotional, or learning disabilities whether due to birth defects, il |
| Parents,_Inc_ Families of children with disabilities. Special education articles, financial aid for students with disabilities, bulletin board, library, and resources. Alaska. |
| Parents_Together;_NC (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Parents_United_Together The mission of Parents United Together is to provide parents and professionals with information relating to children with disabilities and to encourage them to become active in activities and events w |
| PURE-_Parents_United_for_Responsible_Education (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Special_Education_in_New_Jersey A message board for parents of special education students in New Jersey |
| Special_Educator\'s_Web_Pages Special education resources and links for teachers and students, by an education professional. (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| The_Technical_Assistance_Alliance_for_Parent_Centers Their mission is: "To provide training and information to meet the needs of parents of children with disabilities living in the area served by the center." Parent Training and Information (PTI) progr |
| The_Unofficial_Apollo-Ridge_Open_Forum The purpose of this Web Site is to provide a forum for the parents and students of the Apollo-Ridge School District, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, who find themselves in a stalemate when dealing wit |
| Urban_Special_Education_Leadership_Collaborative The Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative is a network of special education leaders from the nation's urban school districts. The Collaborative currently links more |
| Welcome_to_DevelopmentalDisaility_org We are a resource for valuable information on Developmental Disabilities, sponsored by the Social Work Program at the Metropolitan State College of Denver. We provide training, curricular information |
| Beep_Knowledge_System Detailed case reports with advanced search facilities on the use of information and communication technology. Features multiple search methods, help and contact information. |
| Case_Study__Knowledge_Portal_at_Cisco Report by John Schneble describes the design and development of a knowledge portal for Cisco Systems. Published by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). |
| DesignNet Offers description and outcomes of the research project of the Politecnico di Milano University - INDACO Department. Includes news. |
| McKnow Results of research projects designed to develop automated and user-oriented methods and algorithms. Features searchable database of project summaries, research teams and contact details. [English and |
| Knowledge_Management_at_Arthur_D__Little_-_Organization_and_Technology Discusses the implementation, organizational alignment process and system roll-out. By Dr. Patricia Spallek and Stefan Dietlein. [PDF] (July 1, 2003) |
| Managing_Knowledge_The_Chevron_Way Prepared remarks for delivery by Kenneth T. Derr, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Chevron Corporation, to the Knowledge Management World Summit. (January 11, 1999) |
| The_Competitive_Semiconductor_Manufacturing_Human_Resources_Project Findings of a University of California, Berkeley project on information sharing in different organizational contexts. Features articles that compare and contrast differences between the U.S. and Japan |
| Learning_and_Innovation_-_Armed_With_Intelligence Shared knowledge is the Department of Defense's not-so-secret weapon. By Perry Glasser, CIO Magazine. (August 1, 1997) |
| Advanced_Education_Services_(AES) Originally, AES was created to educate children with special needs and disabilities. Today AES has grown to include regular education, preschool, designated instructional and alternative education ser |
| Aikya_Recreation_Centre Special school in Chennai, India, for children with Down syndrome, developmental delay, cerebral palsy or multiple disabilities. Includes profile, events, resources and volunteers. |
| Anne_Carlsen_Center_for_Children Provides health care, education and support services for children with special needs and their families. Jamestown, ND. |
| Atlanta_Speech_School Therapeutic educational center for children and s with hearing, speech, language, or learning disabilities. Atlanta, GA. |
| Carousel_Schools Los Angeles (California) schools offering early intervention, education, therapeutic programs, and after-school care for children with diverse special needs, from earliest childhood to grade 8. |
| Centennial_School_of_Lehigh_University Educational program for students with serious emotional disturbance or autism who are referred to Centennial by area school districts and intermediate units. Bethlehem, PA. |
| Certificate_in_Work_Education_-_Australia Emphasis on the state of Victoria in Australia and is created by a group of students with disabilities |
| Chapel_Haven Residential school and independent living facility offering a range of supports for s (18+) with cognitive disabilities. New Haven, Connecticut, USA. |
| The_Children\'s_Annex Specializes in autistic children's education. New York. |
| Children\'s_Institute_for_Learning_Differences Therapeutic day school for children three to fourteen years old with special needs such as learning and behavioral disabilities. Mercer Island, Washington. |
| Coastal_Learning_Center_School Approved by the state of New Jersey as a private school for classified students with behavioral or multiple disabilities. Offers specialized education programs with therapeutic support for students ag |
| Dakotabilities Agency located in Sioux Falls, SD offering residential and vocational services to developmentally disabled s. |
| The_Elizabeth_L__Berman_Special_Education_School Pre-school and school-age classes for the whole child and her/his family taught by Masters-level special education teachers. Provides educational, residential and clinical services to multiply-disa |
| Exceptional_Schools_for_Exceptional_Children Directory of special schools approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education, grouped by the type of disability served. |
| Green_Tree_School A state-approved private school serving up to 150 students with emotional disturbance who are between the ages of six and twenty-one. The program focuses on improving a student's ability both to int |
| Grove_Park_Special_School Caters to pupils aged 2 to 19 with physical disabilities and/or delicate health. |
| Harmony_Hill_School Chepachet, Rhode Island. Offers residential and extended-day treatment and education programs for youth with serious behavioral disorders, social problems or extreme learning disabilities. Includes a |
| James_E__Duckworth_School Special education school in Maryland. |
| Judge_Rotenberg_Educational_Center_(JRC) Operates residential and day programs that provide educational, treatment and respite services for children and s with developmental disabilities or emotional/ behavior disorders. JRC operates a |
| King\'s_Daughters\'_School,_The Serves the educational and training needs of children and s with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. Programs, events, news and contacts. Columbia, Tennessee, USA |
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December LD News: Facing Challenges with Creativity and Courage in the New Year
This edition highlights the transitions on the horizon — a new year, a new federal administration, and personal transitions that will arise in our own families, such as teen getting ready for life after high school. Catch up on the latest news from Capitol Hill, and get briefed on new developments in our News Desk Headlines.
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We all know that holiday celebrations can be tiring and stressful for children and s alike. Don't be reluctant to be the last ones to show up (just call ahead if you are running really late), and it’s fine to be the first ones to say thanks for the eggnog and goodbye if that will help make your visit more enjoyable. Read all of NCLD's Holiday Survival Tips today!
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Online Forum Archive: "The Role of RTI in LD Identification"
This fall the RTI Action Network presented their National Online Forum, "The Role of RTI in LD Identification." If you weren't able to watch this forum "live," you can now watch key national leaders discuss the role RTI can play in the accurate and timely identification of learning disabilities.
Homework 101: Tips to Help Parents Reinforce Learning and Minimize Frustration
"It's time to do your homework." When your child struggles to master the fundamentals of reading, writing, and math, homework time can be extra challenging for you and your child. Read these tips and learn how to bolster your child’s work habits and to minimize frustration for everyone.
A Parent’s Guide to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
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