Word prediction software is a great tool for
some LD students and can be explored at
http://www.wordq.com/
An interactive, online American Sign Language (ASL)
browser can be found at
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/
The fingerspelling quiz would be great for
all students, found at
http://where.com/scott.net/asl/
The kid’s section of LD Online is a
great place for students to explore art, writing, books and
magazines created by LD students
http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?max=20&id=0&loc=2
Rhyme Zone
http://www.rhymezone.com
This site can help with rhymes, synonyms, definitions and
more.
Brain Teasers
http://www.brainconnection.com
The games in the Brain Teasers section are fun and meant to
help students with attention and memory.
Strategies for Teaching Phonemic
Awareness
http://www.literatureforliterature.ecsd.net/strategies.htm
Activities for phonemic awareness
can be found at this site.
CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)
This organization publishes JSET (Journal
for Special Eduction Technology) is an online publication
from the Technology and Media Division of CEC. It is dedicated
to publishing research and development activities, technological
information, resources, and important issues in the field of
special education technology.
http://jset.unlv.edu/
setsig(Special Education Technology Special Interest
Groups)
ISTE has a Special Interest Group called setsig
that is dedicated to Special Education Technology. The members
are active in establishing policies, training and providing
information for special education and gifted children. The web
site below will acquaint teachers of the resources available
to members.
http://www.iste.org/setsig/index.cfm
UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
CAST is an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities
for all students, especially those with learning and/or physical
differences. The web site below will provide information on
the core concepts of UDL.
http://www.cast.org/
The National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP) in Special
Education through Technology, Media and Materials
This effort was funded by the U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Special Education Programs. The site provides valuable
links to assistive and instructional technologies available
for children with disabilities.
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP
The South Carolina Assistive Technology Project (SCATP)
This organization is affiliated with the University of South
Carolina University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.
Their mission is to get technology into the hands of people
with disabilities.
http://www.sc.edu/scatp/
Teacher2Teacher
http://www.createdbyteachers.com/
Free and inexpensive materials are available on this web site,
hosted by teachers working in an inclusion classroom.
Interventions
http://www.interventioncentral.com
This site is great, containing booklets for preventing bullying,
intervention ideas for teachers and parents, the Chart Dog Program
where teachers can print out blank chars or crete charts to
graph behavior or progress monitor.
The Behavior Home Page
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/behave/homepage.html
This site has great interactive features including behavior
interventions, school safety, and academic connections.
Teaccher Focus
http://www.teacherfocus.com
This site has a large collection of links under the resource
tab for interventions and techniques.
Youth Change
http://www.youthchg.com/index.html
This site has a free online Help page and a free magazine called,
The Problem-Kid Problem-Solver Internet Magazine.
The Dynamic Indicators of Basic
Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
http://dibels.uoregon.edu/index.php
This official web site measures early literacy development and
can be a great tool for special education teachers.
Big Ideas in Beginning Reading
http://reading.uoregon.edu/index.php
This web site is designed to provide information, technology,
and resources about beginning reading.
Phonological Awareness Web Index
http://ca.geocities.com/phonological/siteindex.htm
This web site is full of assessments, activities, and links.
The Alliance for Technology Access
http://www.ataccess.org/resources/atk12/default.html
This a a network of technology resource centers, organizations,
individuals and companies.
Closing the Gap
http://www.closingthegap.com
This organization focuses on computer technology for people
with special needs.
ABLEDATA
http://www.abledata.com
This site provides information on assistive technology
and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international
sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers
within the United State.
Technology Integration by LInda
Burkhart
http://www.lburkhart.com
This site provides resources, guides, and ideas on how to integrate
technology in elementary, middle school, and information on
assistive technology for children with special needs.
Web
Sites to Use with Students