General Education Resources
Please note that these resources are not affiliated with IPUL, and IPUL does not specifically recommend or endorse these programs or services. This list is not exhaustive and is provided for informational purposes only. - This list has been adapted from a list from Washington PAVE.
This does not include the specialized information found in our IPUL Education resources.
Resources for Parents
Remote Learning vs Homebound vs Homeschool
A guide to the key differences
Through Your Child’s Eyes - It’s one thing to read about learning and attention issues. It’s another thing to see them through your child’s eyes. Experience firsthand how frustrating it is when your hand won’t write what your brain is telling it to. Or how hard it is to complete a simple task when you have trouble focusing. Use these unique simulations and videos to better understand your child’s world.
TIES Center - National Technical Assistance Center on inclusive practices and policies.
Ooey Gooey, Inc. is dedicated to the creation of child-centered, hands-on, play-based environments for young children and provides workshops, training, technical support and curriculum resources to those who wish the same.
Lemon Lime Adventures Offers workshops for parents to better connect with their children.
Conscious Discipline Offers Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based Social Emotional Learning from Dr. Becky Bailey
FamilyConnect.org provides resources for parents of children with visual impairments.
The Idaho Hands and Voices page has resources for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Occupational Therapy:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/
https://www.toolstogrowot.com/free-therapy-resources
https://therapyfunzone.net/blog/product-category/digital-downloads/free-downloads/
https://therapyfunzone.net/blog/product-category/digital-downloads/free-downloads/
https://do2learn.com/
Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy:
https://handsonaswegrow.com/resources/
Speech:
https://freelanguagestuff.com/
https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/free-speech-language-resources/
http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?page_id=44
https://www.speakingofspeech.com/material/view-materials
Education Resources for Parents:
State of Idaho Digital Learning Portal - Parent Educational Resource Center
Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheets
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this resource was developed to help make virtual IEP meetings easier to use, and will have some broader application once the pandemic has subsided. This is a link to a 6 page PDF file.
PBS Kids provides a free newsletter and resources for at-home learning.
Curriculum Associates provides English and Spanish versions of printable learning packets for Grades K-8.
GreatSchools.org offers grade-based toolkits.
TEDEd provides informational videos for at-home learning; options are organized for students, educators or parents.
The Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom is a slide show to teach parents how to set up and navigate Google Classroom
The Williams Syndrome Association provides curriculum for preschool through high school. Included are social stories to help children understand their current circumstances related to the pandemic and school closures.
An agency called Special Education Degrees offers a page that lists curricula from the Top 12 Websites for Students with Learning Disabilities.
AdaptiveWorksheets.com provides printable worksheets. Some samples are free, and there is a charge for membership.
For Children / Students:
Education
Code.org offers online computer science curricula for K-12 students.
An agency called common sense education offers a list of reviews of various virtual reality field trips.
For high school students, the National Constitution Center offers online conversations related to US Constitutional law.
For older students and graduates, free code camp provides a list of online Ivy League Courses available for free.
Fun
Can Do Kids provides an Ability Survey and online activity options.
Children's story book: My Hero is You - how kids can fight COVID-19! A free story book for 6-11 year-olds. Click here to find this book in multiple languages
For something fun for your kids to do while home, you can join children's book author Mo Williams every day for his Free Online "Lunch Doodles" videos If you are accessing this post-COVID-19 you can visit the archived content here.
For Professionals / Advanced Parents
Idaho SESTA has resources for professionals, as well as trainings on the Idaho Training Clearinghouse.
The Idaho Training Clearinghouse is a resource library that is full of useful information.
Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) provides toolkits for caregivers supporting individuals with autism during this pandemic.
TEDEd provides informational videos for at-home learning; options are organized for students, educators or parents.
PsychCentral.com suggests 7 Telehealth Activities ABA Providers Can Use with Children with ASD [Autism Spectrum Disorder]
The Special Student Services blog provides guidance for supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities. Curricula for various academic topics are reviewed, and links to online materials are provided. Some are free/some aren’t.
EVERFI provides game-based digital lessons free to schools: parents may need to contact district staff to arrange access.
