High School
Program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service that 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
Resource for families with children, youth and adults with special needs, including disabilities and chronic illnesses of all types. Offers links to a wide variety of information to help connect to and learn from other families.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Guide
Guide about 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
Information and resources to improve services for children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems.
Find more than 9,000 trade schools, colleges and universities in the College Navigator's database and then search for financial aid information.
Department of Education Financial Aid Programs
Described & Captioned Media Program
Developmental Disability Research Centers (DDRCs)
Disability Studies for Teachers
Elementary & Secondary Education Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions About College & College Prep
Answers to common questions related to college and college prep for students with learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Gallaudet University Summer 2007 Opportunities for High School Students
Information on opportunities for deaf, hard of hearing and high school students to participate in various educational programs at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.
General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service
Get answers about the GED test, high school equivalency credential, at the official site.
High School/High Tech Training Manual
International Society for Technology in Education
A variety of tools and resources to help educators around the world bring educational technology into the classroom.
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth ages 16 through 24.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Center
Provides information, training and technical assistance for parents and professionals to improve the quality of education and meet the needs of children (birth to age 21) who are deaf or hard of hearing.
A program that supports service-learning programs in schools and community organizations by providing resources and information to students, educators parents and non-profit professionals.
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
Works collaboratively with families, federal, state and local agencies to provide technical assistance, information and personnel training in the field of 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. This link opens a PDF document.
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 2008-09 Edition
Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This information includes training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.
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 about the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
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, up-to-date information, and high quality resources and materials to Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs).
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
Provides 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.
Helps improve communities worldwide by increasing the number and the diversity of young people serving in important roles. Activities include public mobilization and advocacy campaigns, the creation of incentives, support, recognition; and providing information, tools and training.