The following links will connect you to information on special needs students, teaching and assessment materials, assistive technology, and hardware/software needs.

| REGULAR EDUCATION | | SPECIAL EDUCATION |  | EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS |  | TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS |
 

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REGULAR EDUCATION

• Center for Creative Play-Toy and technology lending library with a play center for children of all abilities.
• Children's Literature Web Guide-This site gathers and categorizes Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults as well as movies about books.
• Classroom Connect-Internet made easy for K-12, teacher contacts, materials etc.
• Dave's ESL Cafe-A collection of resources to help the ESL student in the regular classroom.  Lot's of exciting new material being added monthly.
• Internet SEEDS-A guide to the Internet (and especially the WWW) for teachers, administrators, and students.
• Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators-A classified list of sites on the Internet found to be useful for enhancing curriculum and teacher professional growth.
• Tales of Wonder-A wonderful archive of Folk and Fairy Tales from around the world to enrich your Language Arts curriculum.
• Teach Net-Teacher's network for materials, education issues etc.
• Teacher/PathFinder:An Educational Internet Village-This site has abundant general education resources by curriculum areas, professional development topics, and parent resources.
• Technical Assistance Center for Professional Development Partnerships-Professional development and educational resources organized at the state, national, and international level. On-line publications, bibliographic data base, upcoming conferences, products etc.
• The Dyslexia Page-A good set of beginning resources for teachers to learn more about dyslexia.
• The Well Connected Educator-An on-line publishing center community of educators, administrators, parents interested in using technology for teaching and learning at the Global Schoolhouse project.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

• Apple: The Disability Connection-Worldwide disability solutions, adaptive technology, software library (freeware/shareware), and Convomania-a web site designed for sick and disabled children to share their feelings and ideas in a cyber-community setting.
• Family Village-A cornucopia of useful information on disability-related resources plus a discussion and chat area.
• Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC)-Communicates information relating to the needs of children with disabilities on a global basis. Extensive list of disability links.
• Learning Toolbox-Contains tools and resources to enable students with learning difficulties to be better learners. 
• Microsoft Assessibility Services-Microsoft's Accessibility support site with information and software resources on access in Windows 95, 3.11, Windows NT and some DOS tools.
• National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology (NCIP)-Promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical, and social/emotional disabilities.
• Project Pursuit-Wealth of resources including disability information, educational accommodations resources, lessons on assistive technology, disability information servers and much more.
• Schwab Foundation for Learning-Information, support, and hope for parents and educators helping students with learning differences.
• Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)-A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education..
• Special Needs Education Network (SNE)-Provides Internet resources specific to parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in the education of students with special needs.
• Yahoo Special Education-Search engine starting point to investigate many areas of Special Education.

EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS

• Academic Therapy Publications-Assessment and educational materials for communication disorders and other special needs students.
• A.D.D. Warehouse-On-line catalog of books, videos, training tools, games, assessment tools for ADD,  ADHD, and related problems.
• American Guidance Services-Order assessment and instructional materials for use with special education students.
• Aspen Publications-Information resources, publications, and electronic products for speech-language, health, and education disciplines.
• Future Horizons-Autism resource for books about behavior, social skills, treatments, family concerns, A.S.A. Conference papers.
• GSI Resources-Extensive collection of ADD resources for children.
• Laureate Learning Systems Inc.-Speech/voice assessment and training software products.
• Lee Products-Source for Highlighter Tape, Note Tape, Hefty Tabs etc.  Lee products are also sold  at the OfficeMax. com web site
• LinguiSystems-Therapy and diagnostic materials designed by Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators.
• Newbridge Book Company-Order books/materials for Speech Pathology, Special Education, Early Childhood, Primary needs.
• Pro-Ed Inc.-Text, books, materials and equipment for special needs students.
• Phonic Ear-Personal FM assistive listening devices for students and classroom models.
• Riverside Publishing-Source for Educational, Clinical, and Special Needs assessments.  Also College, Career, and Guidance resources.
• Slosson Catalog-On-line catalog for intellectual, speech/language, behavioral, special needs, and educational assessment materials.  Also includes detailed description of materials.
• Super Duper Publications-High quality materials for speech-language pathologists, special educators, teachers, parents, and caregivers in educational, home and health care settings.
• The Hanen Centre-Books for parents and professionals on promoting children's language and social skills, workshops materials to train parents about language delays in children.
• The Psychological Corporation-Source for assessment materials in all disciplines and professional materials.
• Thinking Publications-Speech and language assessment and intervention resources for all ages including textbooks, interactive multimedia teaching materials, games, books etc.

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

• **DoDEA Software Recommendations**-For a more comprehensive list of software and assistive devices currently being recommended for use in our schools, check out this list.
• Able Net Inc.-Makers of the BIGmac and Speak Easy communication aids, Big Red and Jellybean switches, and other accessible products.
• Academic Software-Assistive Technology devices for use with PCs and Macs.  They also have other products like interactive books for home, school, work, and free download pages with demos.
• Apple Computer K-12-Educational hardware/software for Apple/Mac OS and resources for integrating it into the curriculum.
• AROGA Technologies Disability Products-Computer products available for persons with Physical, Communication, Low Vision, & Blindness disabilities.
• Broderbund Software-Specializing in interactive software for preschool-upper elementary school.
• Cognitive Concepts-Developers of the Earobics auditory development and phonics CD-ROM programs.  Earobics Step 1 and Step 2 now available.
• Computer Museum Guide to Best Software- Parent tips for choosing software for children of all ages.  Reviews of recent additions for a variety of academic areas.
• Crestwood Company-Communication Aids for Children and Adults.  Wonderful selection of adapted toys for children with special needs.
• Don Johnston, Inc.-Extensive source for assistive technology devices and software products for special needs students who struggle with reading, writing, and math.
• DREAMMS for Kids-Assistive Technology Clearing House specializing in assistive technology products for children. Special section on Directions:Technology in Special Education.
• Early Childhood Education-Software Reviews for preschool-upper elementary, lesson plans, articles, parent resources etc.
• Edmark-Software for preschool and early elementary as well as education materials.  Makers of Millie and Bailey's Early Learning House series.
• Gus Communications Inc.-Specializing in multimedia speech systems for Windows-compatible computers that turns screen into a dynamic display, speech output device.
• IBM K-12 Education-K-12 education news, solutions, web links, and services.
• AlphaSmart, Inc.-Makers of the Alpha Smart Pro and 2000.  For teachers who don't have enough computers in their classrooms, this intelligent keyboard could be a solution.  Applicable for the Learning Disabled population.
• IntelliTools-Makers of the IntelliKeys alternative keyboard, IntelliTalk talking word processor and many other Early Learning, Special Education, and Basic Skills technology products for Mac and Windows.
• Mayer-Johnson Co.-Makers of Boardmaker and Speaking Dynamically software plus many other products like PCS for special needs learners.
• Scientific Learning Corporation-Find out about the new comprehensive CD-ROM and Internet training program for language-learning impaired children.  Makers of Fast Forward, Fast Forward Two, and Away We Go.
• Wings for Learning/Sunburst-Software and educational materials for regular and special needs users at the elementary level.