High School
Program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service which allows people of all ages and backgrounds to obtain help paying for education in exchange for a year of service.
Answers4Families: Families with Special Needs Children
A project of the Center on Children, Families and the Law at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for families with children with special needs, including disabilities (such as physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities) and chronic illnesses of all types.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Guide
Guide from the U.S. Department of Education on ADHD, including diagnosis, treatment options, legal requirements and ways to improve life at school and home for children diagnosed with ADHD.
Explore career options and learn about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.
Center for Effective Collaboration & Practice
Works to improve services to children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems.
College Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
Find more than 9,000 trade schools, colleges and universities in COOL's database and then search for financial aid information.
Department of Education Financial Aid Programs
Department of Education Grants Overview
Described & Captioned Media Program
Developmental Disability Research Centers (DDRCs)
Disability Studies for Teachers
Elementary & Secondary Education Statistics
Exceptional Family Members Program of the Military Assistance Program
General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service
Get answers about the GED test at the official site.
High School/High Tech Training Manual
International Society for Technology in Education
Nonprofit professional organization dedicated to promoting the use of information technology in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Educational Resources
Comprehensive list of resources relating to the education of people with disabilities, including fact sheets on accomodating students with vision impairments and other disabilities.
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth ages 16 through 24.
LD OnLine Frequently Asked Questions About College & College Prep
Answers to common questions related to college and college prep for students with learning disabilities.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Center
Provides national leadership in significantly increasing the academic achievement of deaf and hard of hearing students (birth to age 21) so that they may fully benefit from the promises of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Home page of LSA, a program that supports service-learning programs in schools and community organizations.
My Future My Plan: A Transition Planning Resource for Life After High School
NASA's Educational Materials for Students with Disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
National Center on Secondary Education & Transition
Seeks to increase the capacity of national, state and local agencies and organizations to improve secondary education and transition results for youth with disabilities and their families.
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disabilities for Youth
Provides resources that serve youth with disabilities transitioning into the workforce, including materials for workforce development professionals, the disability community, employers and policy makers.
National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who Are Deaf-Blind
Contains a wealth of information about children with deaf-blindness.
National Longitudinal Transition Study (NLTS) Reports
Reports from the U.S. Department of Education regarding the NLTS, the first effort in this country to document the experiences and outcomes of youth with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
Comprehensive information on all dimensions of school-based and community-based service-learning.
National Youth Leadership Network
Promotes leadership development, education, employment, independent living, health and wellness among young people with disabilities.
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-07 Edition
Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-Scholar Web Site
Provides students, parents and career professionals with information on educational opportunities offered by federal government agencies or partnering organizations.
Office of Science Education - LifeWorks
Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions from OSERS.
People with Disabilities & Postsecondary Education
Information on issues related to student preparation and access to postsecondary education, such as participation and persistence toward degree completion, financial aid barriers, interagency collaboration, personnel preparation and gaps in research guiding policy.
State Resources for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
Pamphlet containing guidance for students with disabilities who plan to transition to college.
The student gateway for a wealth of information from the federal government including how to plan and pay for college.
Tax Benefits for Higher Education
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
Provides technical assistance to Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Family Centers.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education Web site designed to provide information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages.
Provides online information, support and professional development on topics focusing on the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities.
Transportation Education & Careers
Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation on transportation-related education and careers.
Using Computer-based Tests with Students with Disabilities
Computer-based testing has been called the "next frontier in testing" as educators, testing companies and state departments quickly work to transform paper and pencil tests into technology-based formats.
A site where young people can pledge at least 4,000 hours of community service over their lifetime.
Includes kid-friendly information about Social Security and links to pages for teens, parents and teachers.