Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
New Jersey Unit
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Princeton, New Jersey 08540
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The American Civil War
http://homepages.dsu.edu/jankej/civilwar/civilwar.htm
Contains an archive of information about the Civil War.
American Studies Web
http://www.georgetown.edu/crossroads/asw/
Provides a topical database of over 2,000 web-based resources in American Studies.
ArtsEdge-Linking the arts and education through technology
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
ARTSEDGE supports the place of arts education at the center of the curriculum through the creative and appropriate uses of technology.
ASCD
http://www.ascd.org/
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development offers links to many resources and an online newsletter. Educational Leadership magazine for educators by educators.
The BookWire Reading Room
http://www.bookwire.com
Electronic books and information about authors and book awards for older students and teachers.
Classroom Connect
http://www.classroom.net
Learning resources for K-12 educators and their students.
Electronic Elementary Magazine-The E-Link
http://www.inform.umd.edu/mdk-12/homepers/emag/
This magazine highlights Internet projects, activities of elementary students around the world.
Electronic Embassies
http://www.embassy.org/embassies/eep-1000.html
Lists embassies around the world and provides information and stories about Washington's embassy buildings.
Famous Birthdays
http://www.famousbirthdays.com
Lists the birth dates of famous people.
50 States
http://www.50states.com/
Provides state biographies of famous people, state bird, flower, climate, area, land, capitol, largest cities, governor and fast facts.
The Geographic Learning Site (GLS)
Global SchoolNet Foundation Homepage
http://www.state.gov/kids/
Foreign Affairs for Young People
The GLS is designed to assist educators in teaching of geography and foreign affairs in grades K-12. The Foundation is from the U.S. Department of State and contains information about the state department, social studies, current news and stories.
Hotlinks
http://NewspaperLinks.com
This site, which is maintained by the Newspaper Association of America, offers links to newspapers and other media organizations on the web.
Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/div/books
This site provides the services of a public library as well as on-line options offering links to 20,000 books online for free. IPL Books Collection is in beta testing.
International Kids' Space
http://www.kids-space.org/
This site provides free, high quality web sites for learning and collaboration for students and teachers.
Latest news
http://pathfinder.com/News/
Time magazine edition online provides the latest news.
Monticello
http://www.monticello.org/
This site provides information about the life and times of Thomas Jefferson.
NASA Spacelink
http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
This site offers information about space travel and experiments.
National Endowment for the Humanities
http://www.neh.gov/siteindex.html
This site identifies summer seminars and institutes at academic sites in the United States and abroad. Application is required.
National Women's History Project
http://www.nwhp.org
Celebrates women's accomplishments in United States and abroad.
On-line Books Page
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/
Hosted at the University of Pennsylvania. This site offers links to thousands of on-line books and other resources for secondary students.
The Smithsonian Homepage
http://www.si.edu
Technology, art, design, history, science resources for kids, teachers, members.
New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewbranch?branch_id=23
The NJ Branch of the IDA increases public awareness of dyslexia in New Jersey. Many of the members (educators, psychologists, physicians, individuals with dyslexia, and parents who have dealt with learning disability issues) are actively involved in the treatment and remediation of dyslexia. Supports teacher education and holds outreach programs.
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
http://interdys.org/
Helps individuals with dyslexia, their families and their communities. Oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation. Main goal to provide comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge.
Dyslexia Teacher Resources
http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/
Online magazine for teachers with information and resources for helping dyslexic students.
Dyslexia Parent Resources
http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/
Online magazine offers articles about dyslexia for parents of dyslexic children, adults with dyslexia, teachers and other education professionals.
US States Dyslexia Resources
http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/resources1.html
Includes dyslexia resources in the United States, IEP information, and dyslexia online publications of interest to parents, adults and teachers.
Home Dyslexia Assessments
http://www.dyslexia-test.com
Direct learning provides dyslexia testing, professional assessment and independent advice for children and adults about spelling, reading and learning at school, and adults at work or college.
Dyslexia Online Magazine
http://www.dyslexia-magazine.com
Online magazine publishes articles, research reports and reviews for psychologists, teachers, professionals in the field of dyslexia.
The Dyslexia Online Journal
http://www.dyslexia-journal.com
Online journal publishes articles about different approaches to dyslexia in the academic community.
Dyslexia Resource Web site
http://dyslexia.resourceaid.com/
Links to other online resources
New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/
a division of the Department of Human Services
Its mission is to promote and provide services in the areas of education, employment, independence and eye health through informed choice and partnership with persons who are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community.
New Jersey Department of Education
http://www.state.nj.us/education/
Information for parents, educators, students, and partners. Provides school report card, special education annual data report, administrative code, special education plan, Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE), Core Curriculum Content Standards, professional development providers, Curriculum Frameworks.
State Board of Education approves educational policies proposed by the Commissioner, confirms the commissioner's appointments, and decides appeals of the commissioner's decisions of alleged violations of school law and charter school approvals. The Board's oversight function is to provide support to local educators providing quality education to all New Jersey students. Provides technical assistance to districts and teachers. Includes a Special Education Advisory Council.
U.S. Department of Education Home Page
http://www.ed.gov
This website provides links to many government sources of information for educators.
The White House Homepage
http://www.whitehouse.gov
Provides focus on the Oval Office, national security, news events, press briefings, executive orders, and radio addresses.
Inclusion
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion
Designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, parents, and school staff. Provides some answers about how inclusive education can be accomplished. Resources for making accommodations included. Includes links to other web sites and resource lists.
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org/
International professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
IDEA Practices
http://www.ideapractices.org/
This site includes the IDEA law.
Addressing Student Problem Behavior
http://cecp.air.org/fba/
Includes book IEP Team's Introduction To Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention.
Learning Disabilities Resources
DREAMMS for Kids, Inc. Assistive Technology Solutions
http://www.dreamms.org/
Resources for teachers and others who work with special needs students.
Network
http://www.spannj.org
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) empowers families and informs and involves professionals interested in the healthy development and educational rights of children. Committed to children with the greatest need due to disability; poverty; discrimination based on race, sex, or language; geographic location; or other special circumstances.
Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center
http://www.psllcnj.com
Improves the speech-language and learning abilities of each client by identifying areas of difficulty, recognizing strengths, then developing individualized and/or group.Statewide Parent Advocacy
TASH
http://www.tash.org/
TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.
Wrightslaw
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys go to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. The site includes articles, cases, newsletters, and resources about dozens of topics in its Advocacy Libraries and Law Libraries.
National Professional Resouces
http://www.nprinc.com/
Distributor of professional development materials, videos and resources to support teachers with students of different abilities meet national, state and local standards. Focus includes administration/school reform, special education/inclusion, multiple intelligence, technology.
NCREL: North Central Regional Education Laboratory
http://www.ncrel.org/pd/
NCREL has an excellent library of resources to help you plan and implement a professional-development program in your school or district.
NJPEP (Professional Education Port)
http://www.njpep.org
NJPEP provides professional development opportunities for educators, hands-on worshops, 504 information, Reading First, ESPA, GEPA, HSPA Instructional Strategies, tutorials, distance learning online, fellowships, grants and awards.
Ten Common Mistakes Parents Make During the IEP Meeting
http://www.spednet.org/ten_common_mistakes_parents_make.htm
From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide
http://www.fetaweb.com/03/iep.goals.measurable2.htm|
Education Resource Center
http://www.lessonplans.com
Helps educators, parents and tutors educate students by providing access to education resources.
Educator's Reference Desk
http://www.eduref.org/
Offers numerous educational resources, including a Virtual Library with lesson plans for K-12, educational management, educational technology, general education and evalution and teaching.
Going to School on the Internet
http://sunsite.unc.edu/cisco/Going-2-School.html
This website offers suggestions, training, and funding information for elementary and secondary teachers who want to use the Internet in their classrooms.
ICONnect
http://www.ala.org/ICONN/
This website provides links to Internet resources identified by the American Association of School Librarians and supports online courses helpful to teachers and library media specialists. Kids Connect is not available.
Institute for Learning Technologies
http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/
The mission of the Teachers College of Columbia University Institute for Learning Technologies is to advance, policy formation, formative research and evaluation, technology configuration, professional development and curriculum innovation.
IRA: International Reading Association
http://www.reading.org/
This site provides information regarding the Reading convention's workshops around the world. Includes ReadWriteThink.org collection of standards based lessons plans and web resources for teachers.
IRA (International Reading Association): Reading Online
http://www.readingonline.org/
This electronic journal of the IRA includes sections on critical issues in literacy, developments in literacy, and the electronic classroom.
ISTE (The International Society for Technology in Education)
http://www.iste.org/ProfDev/
The world's largest professional association of education-technology professionals.
Librarian's Information Network for Essential Curriculum
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/
From Baltimore Co Public Schools, this site provides links to on-line reference libraries and lists of recommended books.
NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
http://www.ncte.org
This site offers news about NCTE, its convention, and conferences as well as research, publications, and teaching ideas regarding composition, critical thinking, literature, reading, writing, and assessment.
NJ NIE Project
http://www.ciese.org/
Stevens Institute of Technology - Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education. Helps teachers and administrators integrate technology into curriculum.
No Child Left Behind
http://www.nclb.gov/
On this is the official website one can find answers tp questions about the new education law signed by President Bush on January 8, 2002. Also here is information about reading and teacher certification by 2005.
PBS ONLINE-Teacher Connex
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
This website provides information about PBS programming and offers ideas about use within the K-12 curriculum, additional teacher resources, and details about off-air recording rights.
Reading A-Z
http://www.readinga-z.com
Downloadable graded level reading books for students with step by step instructions to put the books together.
Sites for Teachers
http://www.sitesforteachers.com
Downloadable resources materials to teach guided reading, phonics, and the alphabet. Also available in Spanish, French, U.K. editions.
TESOL Online: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
http://www.tesol.org/index.html
This home page offers access to information about TESOL, its conventions, publications, and programs. e-mail: info@tesol.edu
Web Teacher
http://www.webteacher.org/winexp/indextc.html
Brought to you by TechCorps. Contains a set of free tutorials to help you learn and understand nearly everything about using the Web and multimedia.
Scholarships, Funding, and Opportunities for People with Disabilities
American Council for Blind
http://www.acb.org
Financial Aid information:
http://www.acb.org/resources/finaid.html
American Foundation for Blind
http://www.afb.org
2004 Scholarship Application:
http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?DocumentID=1842
Association Blind Citizens
http://www.blindcitizens.org
2004/05 Scholarship
http://www.blindcitizens.org/abc_scholarship.htm
Camp Marcella
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/campmarcella.html
The New Jersey State Camp for Blind Children, known as Camp Marcella, is located on 192 wooded acres in Rockaway Township in Morris County . The beautiful grounds, facilities, and camping programs are designed to provide a safe and exciting summer camping experience. At Camp Marcella , children with visual impairments learn important life-skills every day, while having fun.
Disability Info
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
New federal website that is a portal to federal and federally funded programs and services.
Ethel Louise Armstrong
http://www.ela.org
The mission of The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. (ELA) is to "Change the Face of Disability on the Planet." The Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation, Inc. scholarship is for any woman with a physical disability who is pursuing graduate studies at a college or university in the United States
FinAid
http://www.finaid.org
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/disabled.phtml
George Washington Health Resource Center
http://www.heath.gwu.edu
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities, 2004 Edition
The 2004 edition contains completely updated and revised information to help individuals with disabilities to seek and obtain financial assistance for postsecondary education. The guide describes federal financial aid programs, state vocational rehabilitation services, and regional and local sources. A listing of nationally awarded grants and a pre-college checklist to organize the search for funds complete the guide.
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/PDFs/finaid2004.pdf
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
http://www.nfb.org
Each year at its National Convention in July, the National Federation of the Blind gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study. In addition to these restrictions, some scholarships have been further restricted by the donor.
http://www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm
National Organization on Disability
http://www.nod.org
Resources for People with Disabilities
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Awards
http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm
Shaklee Teacher Award
http://www.shakleeinstitute.org/Eligible.html
Deadline: February 1
The Shaklee Teacher Award is designed to recognize up to ten of America's most outstanding teachers of children with disabilities. Selection of teachers will be based on specific student outcomes and related contributions they have accomplished in their roles as teachers of children with disabilities. The standards reflected in this award exemplify the attributes of outstanding educators as determined by the Shaklee Institute Senior Scholars. Benefits of past Shaklee Teacher Award included a $1,000 cash award, a specially-designed pewter sculpture, and a four-day summer session learning experience. The application process requires the outstanding teacher to describe numerous aspects of their competence as an educator and their overall involvement within the field. The award is limited to professionals involved in direct teaching programs for children with disabilities. Applications are available online. There is a $25 application fee.
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