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Lending Library

The Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center (ISTAC) maintains a lending library including books, videotapes, and DVDs related to various aspects of special education, general education and parenting. Requested materials are mailed with return postage included. The Library is located in our offices at 25 S. Washington Street, Suite 106, Naperville, IL. If you are in the area and would like to browse the Library in person, please stop by after calling to let us know you're coming - (877) 317-2733.

To Search:To search our online library at Library World, follow this link. In this website's search entry field, type ISTAC. No password is required. On the next page, type ISTACP in the search entry field and click the Search button. This will display all of the materials in our library. If you see an item you might like to borrow, add it to your clipboard. Once you have found everything you would like to borrow you are ready to request the items.

To Request Items: If you see something you would like to borrow, please submit a request through our online request form. Enter the items you have added to your clipboard on this page.


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Resources are listed alphabetically by topic. You may either scroll down the resource list, or you can use our search engine at the left. Please review our library for other resources.

To request a bibliography of materials, or to request a specific item, please call the ISTACP at (877)317-2733 or email us.

Access/General Education
article Access to the General Curriculum   (more info)
  Power Point: Access to General Curriculum

web site Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates   (more info)
  An independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents whose primary mission is to secure high quality educational services for children with disabilities.

web site Illinois General Assembly   (more info)
  This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System

web site Illinois House Education Committee   (more info)
  Links to both the Elementary and Secondary Education Committees and Education Bills and Committee Members

web site Illinois Spectrum Connection   (more info)
  A website devoted to Autism Spectrum Disorder Services

web site Monahan and Cohen   (more info)
  Health, Human Services, Special Education & Disability Law

web site No Child Left Behind   (more info)
  No Child Left Behind Act.

article Procedural Safeguards and Due Process Procedures   (more info)
  This is one in a series of question and answer documents prepared by OSERS to address some of the most important issues raised by requests for clarification on a variety of high-interest topics.

web site Search for you Districts or Officials   (more info)
  Search engine provided by the Illinois General Assembly enabling you to find your official's and voting information.

web site Special Education   (more info)
  Law firm of Sherman & Ziegler parents rights in special education law.

web site U.S. Department of Education Special Education & Rehabilitative Services IDEA 2004 Resource   (more info)
  IDEA 2004 Resource

AD/HD
article ADHD Monitoring System   (more info)
  ADHD Monitoring System for parent and health professionals

article A Look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)   (more info)
  Booklet on ADHD - What you can do to help your child.

web site American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: ADHD   (more info)
  The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's description of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

web site Attention Deficit Disorder Association   (more info)
  ADHD Organization

web site Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: ADHD   (more info)
  CDC's Web Site Resource for ADHD

web site CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)   (more info)
  Non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families.

web site Coping with AD/HD   (more info)
  University of Illinois

article Fact Sheet on ADHD/ADD   (more info)
  Basic Information on ADHD/ADD

article Getting Organized is Serious Business for Students with ADD   (more info)
  Dr. Liden's findings and advice on supporting children with ADD especially in the middle school years.

web site Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A resource for school and home.   (more info)
  An overview of ADHD from the U.S. Department of Education

web site Kids Health for Parents   (more info)
  An explanation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Kids Health for Parents

web site Medline Plus   (more info)
  An explanation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Medline Plus

web site National Institute of Mental Health   (more info)
  An explanation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by the NIMH

web site National Resource Center on AD/HD   (more info)
  Meets the information needs of both professionals and the general public on the topic of AD/HD.

web site Optometrists Network/Attention Deficit Disorder   (more info)
  Discusses the relationship between ADD/ADHD and eye disorders

Advocacy
web site Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois   (more info)
  CCDI is dedicated to advocating for the rights of all people with all types of disabilities.

web site Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates   (more info)
  Special Education Advocacy Nationwide

web site Different Ability Making a Difference   (more info)
  Advocacy devoted to making society more accessible to people with disabilities through social and legislative reforms.

web site El Valor   (more info)
  Non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities.

web site Equip For Equality   (more info)
  Federally Mandated Protection & Advocacy System for Illinois. Which protect the rights of children and adults w/physical and mental disabilities.

web site Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center   (more info)
  As a Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC), Family Matters provides information, referral, linkages, and training to parents, students with disabilities, and special education professionals.

article Guidelines for Choosing a Lay Advocate in Special Education   (more info)
  Basic guidelines with questions to ask when seeking for an advocate.

web site National Disability Rights Network   (more info)
  Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities

web site PACER Center   (more info)
  Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights. A national center based in Minnesota.

Assessment
web site Educational Testing Service   (more info)
  To advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, research, and related services.

article Measuring Academic Achievement of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities   (more info)
  Building Understanding of Alternate Assessment Scoring Criteria

article Measuring the Achievement of Students with Disabilities   (more info)
  What Families and Schools Need to Know About Modified Academic Achievement Standards. Final regulations providing additional flexibilitiy to states to more appropriately measure the achievement of certain students with disabilities.

article Modified Academic Achievement Standards   (more info)
  Non-Regulatory Guidance Draft

web site National Center on Educational Outcomes   (more info)
  National leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.

web site Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities   (more info)
  Parent Materials for Students with Disabilities

Assistive Technology
web site Assistive Technology   (more info)
  An introduction to Assistive Technology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

web site Closing the Gap   (more info)
  Assistive Technology resources for children and adults with special needs.

web site Computer Banc   (more info)
  Helping children to gain computer access.

web site DynaVox Technologies   (more info)
  DynaVox is the world’s leading provider of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions for individuals with speech, language and learning challenges.

web site Illinois Assistive Technology Program   (more info)
  Promoting Independent Living Through Technology

web site Infinitec.Org   (more info)
  Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technology

web site Shower Your Baby   (more info)
  Products for Infants and Children with Special Needs

Autism Spectrum
web site About Autism Law.com   (more info)
  Autism - Your Child's Legal Rights To A Special Education

web site American Academy of Pediatrics- New Reports on Autism   (more info)
  October 2007

web site American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationAutism   (more info)
  An introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

web site Association between Microdeletion and Microduplication at 16p11.2 and Autism   (more info)
  Autism spectrum disorder described as an association between Microdeletion and Microduplication.

web site Austim Society of Illinois   (more info)
  State-wide chapter of the Autism Society of America for individuals with Autism, parents, families, professionals, corporate partners and friends whose lives have been touched by autism.

article Autism and Genes   (more info)
  Autism research at NICHD.

web site Autism - O.A.S.I.S.   (more info)
  Online Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support

web site Autism Society of America   (more info)
  National organization promoting education, awareness and advocacy for those with autism.

article Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders   (more info)
  Guidance for the Clinician in Rendering Pediatric Care

web site Illinois Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders Training and Technical Assistance Project   (more info)
  IATTAP focuses on educating and supporting children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families.

web site Illinois Center for Autism   (more info)
  Mental Health treatment and educational training agency located in Fairview Heights, Illinois

web site Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D., Cafiero Communications, LLC   (more info)
  Communication Strategies for children with Autism.

web site Little Friends, Inc.   (more info)
  It is the mission of Little Friends, Inc. to empower children and adults with special challenges to live, learn, work and participate in the community.

web site Madison Metropolitan School District   (more info)
  The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Autism team website.

web site The Asperger's Connection   (more info)
  Inter-active web site that allows individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, their families and anyone with an interest in Asperger's to interact and support one another as well as share ideas and problem solving strategies and suggestions.

Behavior supports
article An IEP Team's Introduction to Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans   (more info)
  Addressing Student Problem Behavior - Part I of III guides on developing and implementing functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.

web site APRAIS: The Alliance to Prevent Restraint Aversive Interventions, and Seclusion   (more info)
  Protecting children from abuse in their schools, treatment programs, and residential facilities.

article Conducting A Functional Behavioral Assessment   (more info)
  Addressing Student Problem Behavior-Part II of III Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for problem behavior of students with disabilities.

article Creating Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans and Supports   (more info)
  Addressing Student Problem Behavior-Part III of III Guides in creating Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans

web site Illinois P.B.I.S. (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Network   (more info)
  Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports

web site Illinois School Code: Alternative Public Schools   (more info)
  Illinois regulation regarding Alternative Public Schools.

web site Kansas Institute for Positive Behavior Support   (more info)
  Positive Behavior Support

web site SEL FAQ PDF   (more info)
  Social Emotional Learning FAQs

web site TASH   (more info)
  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

web site Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention   (more info)
  Behavior supports for young children

web site Tuesday's Child   (more info)
  Child rearing difficulties, EI Services

Communication
web site AAC Intervention.com   (more info)
  Augmentative/Alternative Communication Intervention

web site Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders & Sciences   (more info)
  Founded in 1983, ANCDS is a group of professionals interested in encouraging the highest quality of life for adults and children with neurologic communication disorders. The purposes of the ANCDS are professional, clinical, educational, scientific, and charitable.

web site American Sign Language Browser   (more info)
  ASL Video Dictionary

web site American Speech-Language-Hearing Association   (more info)
  Research-based articles and information regarding communication disorder

web site Facilitated Communication Institute   (more info)
  The goal of facilitated communication is for individuals to achieve independent expression, often with a combination of typing and speech.

Conflict resolution
web site CADRE Literature on Dispute Resolution in Special Education   (more info)
  Annotated Bibliography Database

article Resolution Meetings: A Guide for Parents   (more info)
  This guide for families will help readers to have a better understanding of resolution meetings, one of the ways in which special education disputes can be resolved.

Deaf/Hard of Hearing
web site Board for Children who are Hard-of-Hearing and have an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder   (more info)
  The State of Illinois recognizes the need to create an interagency board for services for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and have an emotional or behavioral disorder.

web site Illinois Families for Hands & Voices   (more info)
  Hands & Voices is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them.

web site Illinois Service Resource Center   (more info)
  Promotes access, acceptance and growth for children who have a hearing loss and behavioral/emotional challenges

article ISRC Pin-UP   (more info)
  Learning Styles of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students

web site Signing Time   (more info)
  American Sign Language DVDs and CDs for children

web site State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission   (more info)
  Improves the quality and coordination of existing services for individuals with hearing loss

Developmental Disabilities
web site Administration on Developmental Disabilities   (more info)
  ADD's mission is to improve and increase services to and assure that individuals with developmental disabilities have opportunities to make their own choices, contribute to society, have supports to live independently, and are free of abuse, neglect, financial and sexual exploitation, and violations of their legal and human rights.

web site American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities   (more info)
  AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

web site Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities   (more info)
  The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, systemic change and capacity building.

Disability Directories
web site Center for Independence   (more info)
  A Conductive Education based service for those seeking motor training.

web site Council for Exceptional Children   (more info)
  Educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.

web site Disability Resources on the Internet   (more info)
  Directory of services for individuals with disabilities

web site Easter Seals - DuPage County   (more info)
  Provides services for adults and children with disabilities

web site Easter Seals - Metropolitan Chicago   (more info)
  Provides services for adults and children with disabilities

web site Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities   (more info)
  A guide to help individuals living with disabilities, and their family members, in the process of buying a home of their own.

web site Illinois Special Ed   (more info)
  Helping the Parents of Illinois Special Education Children

web site Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center   (more info)
  The Special Education Services Division of the Illinois State Board of Education implemented ISTAC to build the capacity of school districts to serve students with disabilities.

web site Illinois Yellow Pages For Kids   (more info)
  Yellow pages for kids with disabilities

web site Institute on Disability and Human Development   (more info)
  The Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence, Education, Research and Service (UCE) in Developmental Disabilities for the state of Illinois.

web site K12 Academics   (more info)
  Support Services Directory

web site Program Development Associates   (more info)
  Expert source for over 500 disability videos, CDs, DVDs and curriculum.

web site Special Olympics Illinois   (more info)
  Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

web site The Arc of Illinois: Illinois Life Span Project   (more info)
  Statewide information resource & referral for advocacy and services for people with developmental disabilities

Early Childhood
web site Early Childhood Education   (more info)
  A description of the Early Childhood Education Division from the Illinois State Board of Education

web site Early Intervention Services System Act.   (more info)
  The General Assembly further finds that early intervention services are cost-effective and effectively serve the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers and their families.

web site Illinois ASPIRE   (more info)
  Alliance for School-based Problem-solving and Intervention Resources in Education

web site Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map   (more info)
  A description of the Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map from the University of Illinois

web site Illinois Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse   (more info)
  The Illinois Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse, funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, has been providing library and information services on early intervention issues throughout Illinois since 1986.

Family Support
web site Answers for Special Kids   (more info)
  Supports and educates families and children with special needs or learning differences.

web site At-Health-Therapists in Illinois   (more info)
  Illinois Therapist listing

web site Harvard Family Research Project   (more info)
  Promoting the well-being of children, youth and families.

web site IdealLives   (more info)
  Practical information, success strategies, and moral support

web site IllinoisParents.org   (more info)
  Resources for families and schools to strengthen school communities

web site Illinois STAR NET   (more info)
  Support and technical assistance regional network providing training, assistance and resources for young children with special needs .

web site STAR NET Region IV   (more info)
  Serving parents and professionals who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs.

web site Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers   (more info)
  The ALLIANCE Parent Technical Assistance Centers help Parent Centers by offering innovative technical assistance, up-to-date information, and high quality resources and materials.

web site The Arc of Illinois   (more info)
  Empowering persons with disabilities: Library, events, legislative alerts&

article The Impact of Childhood Disability: The Parent's Struggle   (more info)
  Renowned psychologist address the unique emotional challenges of parent's of children with disabilities.

web site The Sibling Support Project   (more info)
  Peer support and information opportunities for siblings of people with special needs.

web site Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities   (more info)
  Parent Materials regarding students with disabilities.

General Education
web site American Educational Research Association   (more info)
  Advancing educational research and its practical application

web site Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)   (more info)
  Library of Education Literature

web site Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire   (more info)
  Free Learning Style Questionnaire with immediate results and descriptions.

web site Peak Learning Systems   (more info)
  Teaching Resources and Learning Systems

article Rubrics   (more info)
  Guidelines for Rubric Creation and Usage

article Teachers Matter: Evidence from Value-Added Assessments   (more info)
  Discusses how much does teacher impacts student achievement.

web site The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement   (more info)
  Provides research-based strategies and assistance for schools and districts engaged in comprehensive school reform.

web site Visual-Spatial Resource   (more info)
  Visual-Spatial learning information for parents and educators.

Grants
web site Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-   (more info)
  Grants are available to help children who

Inclusive Education
web site Illinois Council For Exceptional Children   (more info)
  Special Education

web site Inclusion   (more info)
  Workshops, books, videos, resources for inclusion

web site Kids Together, Inc.   (more info)
  Inclusion for children and adults with disabilities

web site Project CHOICES   (more info)
  An LRE Initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education

Law & Legislation
web site American with Disabilities Act Home Page   (more info)
  Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

article Disability History and Awareness Bill   (more info)
   Reviewed Wednesday March 5, 2008.

article General Education Curriculum and State Assessments   (more info)
  Teaching Matters: The Link Between Access to the General Education Curriculum and Performance on State Assessments including students with disabilities in standards-based reform efforts

article IDEA 2004 Official Regulations   (more info)
  IDEA 2004 Official Regulations

article IDEA Parent Guide   (more info)
  A comprehensive guide to your rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004)

article SB 79 - Autism IEP parameters   (more info)
  

web site Special Education Law Blog   (more info)
  A special education legal resource discussing case law, news, practical advocacy advice, and developments in state and federal statutes and regulations

article Supreme Court Rules on Educational Lawsuits   (more info)
  Supreme Court Rules on Educational Lawsuits

web site Wrightslaw   (more info)
  Accurate, reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities

Leadership
article District Leadership Institute Documents   (more info)
  District Leadership Institute Documents can be downloaded here!

article Dr. Joyce Epstein Presentation 6/18/08-6/19/08   (more info)
  Powerpoint Presentation of Dr. Joyce Epstein's presentation at the School, Family and Community Partnerships Institute 6/18/08-6/19/08

article Intent to Commit Form   (more info)
  Download the Intent to Commit Form Here!

article ISTAC 3 Year Plan   (more info)
  Download the ISTAC 3 Year Plan Here!

web site National Center on Educational Outcomes   (more info)
  National leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.

article Parent Leadership Conference 2009 Presentations   (more info)
  Download Conference Materials Here!

article SFCP Institute with Dr. Joyce Epstein Documents   (more info)
  Download the SFCP Institute with Dr. Joyce Epstein Documents Here!

Learning Disabilities
web site Great Schools   (more info)
  In conjunction with Schwab Learning. A parent's guide to helping kids with learning difficulties.

web site Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association   (more info)
  Promoting literacy through research, education and advocacy.

web site Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Benefits of Speech-Language Pathology Services   (more info)
  An overview of language-based learning disabilities from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

web site LD OnLine   (more info)
  Information service in the field of learning disabilities featuring articles on learning disabilities and ADHD, columns, a free and confidential question and answer service, active bulletin boards, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.

web site Learning Disabilities Association of America   (more info)
  National Organization providing support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.

web site Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois   (more info)
  The LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.

web site Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois - Chicago North Chapter   (more info)
  Chicago North LDA serves parents and professionals concerned with individuals with learning disabilities from the North Chicago area and the northern suburbs of Chicago.

web site National Center for Learning Disabilities   (more info)
  An overview and resources for Learning Disorders.

Least Restrictive Environment
article Guide to Resources for Promoting Least Restrictive Environment Practices   (more info)
  List of resources and reports compiled by the Office of Special Education Programs

article Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration 3rd Annual Family Conference   (more info)
  Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

Medical/Health
web site All Kids and Family Care   (more info)
  Illinois' Program to Proved Healthcare for All Kids.

web site American Diabetes Association   (more info)
  Diabetes Resource

web site Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc.   (more info)
  Registry for birth defect, fact sheets

web site Children's Neurobiological Solutions   (more info)
  Research foundation improving the lives of children disabled by neurological disorders through research on brain repair and regeneration.

web site Children, Youth and Women's Health Service   (more info)
  Health information for parent's careers and special section for young people

web site Family to Family   (more info)
  The Family to Family Health Information an Education Center is here to answer your questions about health and health care!

web site Genetic Alliance, Inc   (more info)
  Advocacy, Education, Empowerment: Info Search, genetic resources, advocacy tools

web site KidsHealth   (more info)
  KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.

web site National Institute of Child Health & Human Development   (more info)
  Biomedical research arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Info and publications on various disabilities.

web site Patient-Centered Guides   (more info)
  Resources on various illnesses and disabilities

web site School Based Health Services   (more info)
  Medicare for medically necessary services to eligible children who have disabilities according to IDEA.

web site University of Illinois at Chicago Division of Specialized Care For Children   (more info)
  Care coordination for children with special health care needs.

web site Waisman Center   (more info)
  Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Mental Health
web site Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.   (more info)
  Chapter II: Rights of Recipients of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services

web site Mental Health Association in Illinois   (more info)
  Promotion of mental health, prevention of mental illnesses and improvement of care and treatment of persons suffering from mental and emotional problems.

web site National Alliance on Mental Illness - Illinois   (more info)
  NAMI Illinois is a state-wide organization comprised of local Illinois Affiliates dedicated to the task of eradicating mental illness and improving the lives of persons with mental illness and their families.

web site President's Freedom Commission On Mental Health   (more info)
  Transforming Mental Health Care in America

web site Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry   (more info)
  Adult and Child Psychiatry Divisions

Parent Involvement
web site National Network of Partnership Schools at John Hopkins University   (more info)
  Supports programs of school-family-community partnerships.

article Parent Leadership Training Conference Documents   (more info)
  Parent Leaderships Training Conference Documents can be downloaded here!

article Parent Liaison Program   (more info)
  Parent Liaisons are parents of students with an IEP that have shown leadership qualities among parents of students with disabilities. These parents have expressed an interest in helping other families with similar issues.

web site The Parent Involvement Checklist   (more info)
  Strategies for increasing parent involvement in school.

Reading
article Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science: What Expert Teachers of Reading Should Know and Be Able to Do   (more info)
  Resource prepared for the American Federation of Teachers

RTI
article An alternative to traditional eligibility criteria for students with disabilities   (more info)
  The latest in a series of reports on the changing face of public education.

web site An Emerging Method for LD Identification   (more info)
  This article discusses the benefits of using response to intervention to identify learning disabilities rather than the discrepancy model.

article A Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention   (more info)
  An overview of Response to Intervention (RTI); its uses, benefits and limitations.

web site A Primer for Parents   (more info)
  A Guide for Parents on Response to Intervention

web site National Center on Response to Intervention   (more info)
  The Center's mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts by building the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing proven models for RTI/EIS.

web site RTI Guidance Document   (more info)
  

Self-determination
web site Center for Self Determination   (more info)
  Promotes research and exemplary demonstrations that facilitate the capacities of individuals with disabilities to choose, set goals, and self manage their lives.

web site Self Determination Synthesis Project   (more info)
  This web site currently contains a list of self-determination resources, including research references, curricula, web links, and other materials.

Special Education
article Accommodations Manual   (more info)
  Power Point: How to Select, Administer, and Evaluate Use of Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment

web site Acronyms   (more info)
  Glossary of Acronyms from the Illinois State Board of Education

web site Christopher Koch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Special Education   (more info)
  State Department of Education: Special Education

web site Illinois School Code (105 ILCS5)   (more info)
  Illinois School Code for Children with Disabilities

web site Illinois State Board of Education- Special Education Services   (more info)
  The Illinois State Board of Education partners with school districts to provide programs and services for students with specialized educational needs.

web site National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities   (more info)
  National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

article Special Education Forms and Instructions   (more info)
  Update of Special Education Forms and Instructions for Special Education Administration as of July 2007.

Specific Disabilities
web site Academy of Aphasia   (more info)
  Information for people with Aphasia, for their Families and for the members of the Academy of Aphasia

web site Apraxia-KIDS   (more info)
  Children with Apraxia of Speech website

web site Auditory Processing Disorder in Children   (more info)
  Overview of Auditory Processing Disorder

web site Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization   (more info)
  The Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization (CIDSO) is a not-for-profit organization of families and interested persons working to increase public awareness, support families, and improve opportunities for those touched by Down syndrome.

web site Down Syndrome Network   (more info)
  Serving families with members with Down Syndrome in Champaign County.

web site National Down Syndrome Society Web Site   (more info)
  Education, research and advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome

web site Project Reach   (more info)
  Illinois Deaf-Blind Services

web site Special Friends Foundation   (more info)
  A non-profit organization providing resources for Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome

web site The National Aphasia Association   (more info)
  The National Aphasia Association (NAA)

web site The National Fragile X Foundation   (more info)
  Provides information and awareness regarding Fragile X

Transition
web site Managing the art of living   (more info)
  Managing the art of living project

web site MyTransPlanner   (more info)
  A web-based high school to post high school transition planning tool.

web site National Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition   (more info)
  

web site National Center on Secondary Education and Transition   (more info)
  Creating Opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures.

article National Transition Follow-Up Study of Youth Identified as Deafblind: Parent Perspectives.   (more info)
  

article Self-determination for students who are deaf-blind.   (more info)
  

article THE ARC OF ILLINOIS FAMILY MANUAL FOR TRANSITION   (more info)
  Transition to Employment and Adult Services for Youth with disabilities.

web site ThinkCollege.net   (more info)
  Post secondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.

article Transition Planning - Deaf, Blind   (more info)
  Coaching for students, parents, and professionals.

article Transition Planning for Students with Deaf-Blindness   (more info)
  Document to help with transition planning for students with deaf-blindness

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