Special Needs
Find answers to questions about such issues as ADD/ADHD, inclusion, and
assessment. These articles and materials are provided in partnership with the
Council
for Exceptional Children (CEC).
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Adaptations
and Modifications
These articles and resources detail easy and useful modifications to
incorporate in the classroom.
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ADD/ADHD
Articles and resources that will help you deal with the special nature of
students with ADD/ADHD.
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Assessment
and Accommodations
Assessing students is an important focus for all educators. Read our
suggestions for modifying assessments and trying new techniques to improve your
knowledge of your students.
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Behavior
Management
Managing students' behavior is a crucial factor in the success of every
teacher. Our ideas and strategies make this an achievable goal.
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Children's
Books About Disabilities
This extensive list details books for children that deal with disabilities. The
books are sorted by readability and the descriptions include the featured
disability.
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Crossover
Children – LD/Gifted
Resources that will help teachers to work successfully with children who are
both learning disabled and gifted. 
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IEPs
Find ways to prepare, organize, and manage IEPs in a more effective manner.
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Inclusion
Read best practices and handy tips to make inclusion a success in your school.
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Learning
Disabilities: Glossary of Terms
This glossary provides definitions of important learning disabilities terms. It
can be useful as a handout for parents.
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Promoting
Social Development for Students with Autism
Background information on four approaches that are commonly used to promote
social development in children and youth with autism.
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Special
Needs Web Resources
Use these resources to learn more about special learning needs.
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Student
Behavior Web Resources
Find a variety of strategies to change behavior problems into positive
behaviors.
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Teaching
English-Language Learners with Learning Difficulties
Guidelines for those working with students with learning difficulties for whom
English is a second language.