The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase is an online resource supporting education professionals in the administration and implementation of programs for English language learner (ELL) students.  It is divided into four components: (a) Resources for Program Administrators; (b) Resources for Teachers; (c) Resources for Parent Advocates, and (d) Resources for Educators of Migrant Students.  Each component is divided into several topical learning elements. (Located at the University of Oklahoma, the Mid-Continent Comprehensive Center is a regional technical assistance center funded by the U.S. Department of Educationâ?s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.)

ECACâ?s Online Learning section provides you an opportunity to view a modified version of workshops provided by one of ECAC's many projects. Each workshop is designed with parents in mind and provided here to help you gain the knowledge and skills to be the best and most effective advocate for your child. Although two of these workshops are geared to North Carolina families, two others would be helpful in any State: (a) Literacy Is For All, and (b) How To Be an Effective Health Care Advocate. (Located in Davidson, North Carolina, ECAC is North Carolinaâ?s Parent Training and Information Center, and is also the technical assistance provider for PTIs in the Region 2 States. Both projects are ...

A large number of online tutorials for parents and families are available on (a) various topics in special education; (b) transition from school to community; (c) trusts and special needs planning; (d) parent involvement in their childrenâ?s education. -- and more. Many tutorials were developed by the Family Network of Disabilities of Florida, while others were developed elsewhere. Most are suitable for participants in any State. Some tutorials are available en Espanol and in Creole. Free registration. (The Parent Network on Disabilities includes Floridaâ?s Region 3 Parent Training and Information Center, Parents of the Panhandle Information Network, the Florida State Parental Information ...

Parents of children with hearing loss can find helpful information and resources in this publication, while educators and others may find it useful in working with families.  It provides background on early intervention, the use of technology, and other support available to children with hearing loss and their families.  (This publication was produced for OSEP under contract with the Academy for Educational Development in Washington DC.)

This guide includes the following sections: (a) The Possibilities of Assistive Technology (AT); (b) Assistive Technology in Schools; (c) Funding AT; (d) Quick Questions and Tips; (d) Glossary of AT Terms and Definitions; (e) Glossary of AT Terms and Definitions; (f) Additional AT Information Resources.  The guide is available in English and Spanish. (The Family Center on Technology and Disability is a project of the Academy for Educational Development in Washington DC.  It is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.)

The No Child Left Behind Act requires that all public school students participate in statewide assessments.  The purpose of this booklet is to help parents understand an assessment option that can be made available to certain students who receive special education -- an alternate assessment based on modified academic standards (AA-MAS).  You will learn how this option can work to improve your child’s academic performance and ensure that the school and school district provide services and supports to improve your child’s performance. (Located at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, the National Center on Educational Outcomes is funded by the Office of Special Education ...

This site provides access to modules that may be helpful for family members, professionals, and individuals on the autism spectrum.  Some of the modules are specifically geared for families as they search for solutions and resources.  The goal is to provide you with a process for problem solving and program development for your son or daughter on the autism spectrum.  Topics are: Family Module 1--About Autism Spectrum Disorders;  Family Module 2--Family Resources and Support;  Family Module 3--Suggestions for Behavioral Programming; and Family Module 4--Interventions and Education. Some links in the modules pertain to Indiana resources but these are generally applicable ...

This Parent Advocacy Brief provides an overview of an improved, research-based process known as Response-to-Intervention (RTI). The publication also offers questions that you can ask your child's teacher and school. (With headquarters in New York City, the National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc works to ensure that the nationâ?s 15 million children, adolescents with LD have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. Funding is provided by the Oak Foundation, Robert Wood Foundation, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, and individual contributions.)

The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referrals Agencies and Child Care Aware have selected six video segments that display indicators of high-quality child care. . . . Transcripts coordinate with each of the brief video segments, which are: (a) Training and Education: (b) Caregiver Interaction; (c) Caregiver to Child Ratios; (d) Activity; (e) Health and Safety; and (f) Family Child Care.  (Child Care Aware is funded by the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.)

Each of these three training modules includes a PowerPoint and a video version to view or listen to.   Topics cover (a) Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Understand Behavior; (b)  Using PBIS Principles to Improve Your Child’s Life and Future; and (c) How Effective Behavior Support at School Leads to Better Education for All Students.  (The PACER Center is Minnesota’s statewide Parent Training and Information Center, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.  PACER’s schoolwide PBIS website was developed through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.)

Social Competence Strategies for Families is a series of four archived webcasts that present evidence-based strategies and/or promising practices families can use to help their family member successfully participate in community activities.

You can access audio recordings, PowerPoint slides and handouts for many of SPAN’s most popular workshops, whenever it’s convenient for you.  Learn about special and general education, health advocacy, parent leadership, public policy and much more.  Topics include (a) conflict resolution; (b) health advocacy; (c) inclusion; (d) transition to adult life -- and others.  (SPAN is the statewide parent advocacy network serving New Jersey.  It is also a regional technical assistance provider for Parent Training and Information Centers.)

The Parent Information Center of Delaware offers audio conferences on topics relevant to the education of typical children and children with disabilities.  As of late 2009, 13 audios are available on a range of topic of concern to parents, such as (a) understanding school educational and psychological evaluations; (b) individualized education program; (c) accommodations; (d) mediation (e) response to intervention; and eight more.  (Located in Wilmington, Delaware’s Parent Training and Information Center is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.)

These audio interviews cover a wide range of topics of interest toâ?¨ parents, educators, and students with learning disabilities, such as (a) Setting Goals and Planning Transition to College; (b) Tips for School Meetings: (c) Standards-Based Individualized Education Programs; (d) Universal Design for Learning -- and others. (The National Center for Learning Disabilities was founded in 1977 by Pete and Carrie Rozelle as the Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities. In 1989 the organization changed its name to the National Center for Learning Disabilities.)