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Alternative Assessments ... a compilation of online articles by North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) addressing alternatives for assessment including research.
Guidelines for Developing a Rubric ... a simple and short outline by
Bernie Dodge hosted by the San Diego State
University, College of Education.
Project Based Learning Checklists ... covers content areas of writing, oral communications, science and multimedia.
SchoolMatch ... search the US for public schools by name or zip code. Information includes data related to instruction, expenditures, facilities and staffing principally at the school system level.
Vermont Principal's Association ... news for administrators, teachers, and parents.
Assistive Technology
(see Special Education below for addition related resources)
Alliance for Technology Access ... (ATA) is the national network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.
Applied Science and Engineering Lab Research ... research on assistive technologies, pediatric engineering, language and speech interfaces are conducted by the duPont Hospital for Children and the University of Delaware.
Apple Accessibility ... Apple's site with information related to Apple Operating Systems and Apple based applications in assisting with a variety of disabilities.
Americans With Disabilities Act ... (ADA) federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
Closing the Gap ... an organization with newsletters and resources helping to provide assistive technologies to children and adults with special needs.
Let's Play - Assistive Technology ... information about assistive technology for parents. Hosted by the Let's Play project, University of Buffalo.
Microsoft Accessibility ... Microsoft's site with information related to enabling Windows and Windows based applications in assisting with a variety of disabilities.
RehabEngineer ... information on engineering, education, and employment for people with assistive technology needs. Includes links to other related topics, case studies, podcasts, web design, and augmented communication resources.
Rehab Tool ... a source to find products and other resources related to assistive and augmented technologies.
Section 508 ... an explanation of this section of the Rehabilitation Act requiring Federal agencies to make accessible electronic and information technology to people with disabilities.
Special Needs Ontario Window (SNOW) ... resources, online courses, and ideas related to adaptive technologies. Hosted by the University of Toronto, Canada.
Vermont Assistive Technology Project ... (VATP) an Agency of Human Services Division of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living in Vermont with a charge to to increase statewide access of assistive technology to people of all ages and abilities.
Vermont Parent Information Center ... (VPIC) is a statewide network of support and information for families who have a child with special needs or disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
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Active Listening with Children and Young People ... online article and chapter from the book "Lessons in Lifemanship" by Bryan Bell.
Inhalant Abuse Training ... online training and resources related to inhalants and their abuse, includes specific information for Vermont parents and educators. Maintained by the New England Inhalant Abuse Prevention Coalition.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition ... this non-profit site has been designed to educate youth and adults about the debilitating effects of these dangerous gateway drugs.
National Institute on Drug Abuse ... the NIDA is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) , a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and provides information for parents, teachers and children on substance abuse.
ASCD - Education Topics ... short overviews and definitions of current education related topics including: Brain & Learning, Character Education, Classroom Management, Constructivism, Curriculum Integration, Differentiating Instruction, Environmental Education, Inclusion, Mentoring, Multicultural Education, Multiple Intelligences, Performance Assessment, Problem-Based Learning, School Culture/Climate, School Safety, and Standards.
George Lucas Foundation - Parents ... Online articles written for parents related to assessment, project-based learning, creating safe environments, technology in schools, and meeting the needs of different learners.
Getting Involved in Your Child's Education ... support for parents by the National Education Association.
Multiple Intelligence Test for Children ... an online self assessment for children to provide feedback on the type of learner a child might gravitate towards based on Howard Gardner's multiple intelligence's theory. This site does not ask for any personal data and will score the results on screen. Provided by Teaching to the Seven Multiple Intelligences.
No More Back to School Blues ... an online article to help transition from summer vacation back to school, by Lisa Rosenthal and Marian Wilde of GreatSchools.Net.
Reading Rocket ... for teachers and parents, this site provides online articles promoting reading for young children. Maintained by WETA, the pubic broadcasting station serving Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Scholasitic Parent & Child ... a learning link between home and school by the publisher and software developer Scholastic.
Vermont Principal's Association - News for Parents ... current and past newsletters for parents from the Vermont Principal's Association.
What is an Auditory Learner? ... from ParentCenter.Com, written for parents to learn more about their children from pre-school and up.
What is a Physical Learner? ... from ParentCenter.Com, written for parents to learn more about their children from pre-school and up.
What is a Visual Learner? ... from ParentCenter.Com, written for parents to learn more about their children from pre-school and up.
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It's My Life ... online articles and advise for children growing up (including friends, family, school, your body and emotions) provided by PBS.
Parents' Rights (FERPA) CSSU Policy (PDF file)
Health
(Physical and Emotional Support)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ... online articles, resources, and data for parents and healthcare professionals related to child heath topics (from car seats to asthma to obesity).
American School Counselors - For Parents ... site provides school counseling-related content for parents including articles focusing on the time of the year.
About Our Kids ... helpful resources for teachers and parents related to mental health issues, developed by The New York University Child Study Center.
Center for Prevention and Early Intervention ... the CPEI works to strengthen service and support systems for children and youth with special needs and their families. Maintained by WestEd.
Children and Grief ... the Children's Corner from Counseling For Loss & Life Changes includes online articles, books, web sites and video recommendations to help children cope with grieving. .
Children's Nutrition Center ... USDA/ARS site maintained by the Baylor College of Medicine promotes healthy living and nutrition. Includes consumer reports and online articles.
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters ... an online article by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Inhalants.Org ... hosted by the National Inhalants Prevention Coalition, this site provides knowledge and understanding of the risks associated with inhalants by children. Included is information for parents on common chemicals at home that can be used as inhalants.
Is Dieting OK for Kids? ... an online article regarding weight loss and children.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition ... this non-profit site has been designed to educate youth and adults about the debilitating effects of these dangerous gateway drugs.
National Institute on Drug Abuse ... the NIDA is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) , a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and provides information for parents, teachers and children on substance abuse.
Parenting for Tolerance ... resources on ways to nurture tolerance for children of all ages (4 and up).
School Psychology Resources Online ... resources for parents, educators and psychologists.
Teen New Horizons ... this site provides guidance to parents for struggling teens including suspected substance abuse, teen sexual activity, dishonesty, stealing, run-aways, and many more topics.
Tragic Times, Healing Words ... help in finding words to explain difficult times for young children, sponsored by Sesame Street. Includes advise regarding stress, fears and the impact of media.
Internet Safety
Visit the Educator Resource Site on Internet Safety Resources
Educating Children for Parenting ... a Philadelphia-based, national non-profit organization that provides a school-based parenting education curriculum and trains teachers to integrate the curriculum across all academic subjects.
Family Info Center ... online educational materials for parents who wish to take an active role in their child's education. Hosted by The Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication, University of Indiana.
Kids VT ... parenting and family information including Vermont events.
Natural Child Project ... online articles and advise for parenting.
Parenting Advise - Family Education.Com ... advise on raising children in and out of school.
McGruff.Org ... for grown-ups, safety tips from the streets to the Internet.
School Psychology Resources Online ... resources for parents, educators and psychologists.
Reflection on Learning, Teaching, and Education
Reflection (a definition) ... as defined by the Informal Education (Infed) site based on beliefs of Dewey, Boud, and Schön and the significance of reflection for educators.
Self-Assessment: The Reflective Practitioner ... a cycle of reflection, writing a reflection and the process as a whole are provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Responsive Classroom ... education, resources and research on classroom climate by the organization Responsive Classroom and the Northeast Foundation for Children.
The Responsive Classroom: A Practical Approach for Bringing Democratic Ideals into the Daily Fabric of Classroom Life ... 2002 article by Belinda Gimbert for New Horizons for Learning.
A Practical Guide For Crisis Response In Our Schools ... includes documents to help students, parents, and schools deal with traumatic events.
ASCD School Safety ... maintained by the national Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development including what school safety means in addition to other resources.
Emergency Planning ... a site maintained by the U.S. Department of Education listing sources to help schools develop plans for responding to possible emergency situations.
Safeguarding Our Children: An Action Guide Implementing Early Warning, Timely Response ... produced by the Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice of the American Institutes for Research, and the National Association for School Psychologists under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
LD Online ... site for parents, teachers, and other professionals related to learning disabilities. Includes news, help, and articles.
LD Online - Stories by Kids ... writings by students with learning disabilties.
Untangling the Web ... a list of Internet sites related to learning disabilities.
Section 504 ... hosted by the Wrightslaw IDEA 2004 web site, an explanation of this section of the Rehabilitation Act prohibiting exclusion of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
Section 508 ... an explanation of this section of the Rehabilitation Act requiring Federal agencies to make accessible electronic and information technology to people with disabilities.
Special Ed Connection ... this pay-to-view service provides case law articles, up-to-date news, and many resources for special education professionals.
Special Education Library ... IDEA 2004 at Wrightslaw includes information about IDEA topics such as child find, eligibility, evaluations, reevaluations, high stakes testing, IEPs, IEP teams, IEP meetings. accommodations, alternate assessments, placements, transition, parental rights, and more.
Vermont Department of Education Parent Resources ... contains links to laws, guidelines, and other documents for parents related to special education. This is part of the main Special Education site at the VT DOE.
Visit the SCS Testing web page.
Bullying Resources ... a site maintained by SCS.
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice ... site includes collection of online articles and documents related to school violence prevention and intervention.
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