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Resources to Support Individuals with Learning Differences

Special Education Resources for Parents
www.mccpta.com/specialed.html
If you have a child with special needs, it’s important that you be involved in the decisions about your child’s school program—After all, you know your child better than anyone! The federal law known as IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) makes it clear that parents are equal members of the educational team that develops a child’s special education plan. Keeping up with the complex laws and policies that apply to children with special needs however, is an ongoing challenge for parents and teachers alike.

Resources for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Upcoming Workshops & Seminars in the Montgomery County Area
www.mccpta.com/specedCal.html
This list is a compilation of various workshops and seminars, covering a variety of topics that may be of interest to both parents and professionals.  The workshops included on this list are FREE, unless otherwise noted.  The list is compiled and updated by Kathy A. Ryan, (MCCPTA-SEC, and parent alumni of LPMS).

Support & Educational Groups in the Montgomery County Area
www.mccpta.com/SupportGroups.html
This is a list of support and educational groups, which focus on various topics of interest.  The groups included on this list may be of interest to both parents and professionals.  The groups included on this list are FREE, unless otherwise noted.  The list is compiled and updated by Kathy A. Ryan, (MCCPTA-SEC, and parent alumni of LPMS).

MCCPTA Gifted Child Committee
www.mccpta.com/gt.html

Resources for Parents
Upcoming Workshops and Seminars from for parents around the county
www.mccpta.com/parent.html

High Incidence Accessible Technology (HIAT)
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat/
HIAT provides support to MCPS staff by providing training on accessible technology, developing and sharing resources, and consulting with staff on assistive technology issue to improve the performance of struggling students. Additionally, HIAT offers a variety of training opportunities for teachers and parents.  Parents and students will find many useful resources on the HIAT website, including Websites to Support All Students and Accessible Technology Resources.

Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
www.ataccess.org
The ATA is a 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.  This web site includes a variety of resources that support the ATA mission of, “connecting children and adults with disabilities to technology tools”.

Autism Society of America
www.autism-society.org
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism. 

Education World’s Special Education Center:
www.education-world.com/special_ed/
Visit this site for a whole set of resources for special needs and gifted students. Whether you need to end inappropriate behavior, challenge your gifted child, or get resources for individuals with disabilities, you’ll find some of the Web’s best resources here.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
www.interdys.org
The IDA works nationally and locally on issues such as legislation, research, early identification, education, and teacher training. The site includes a variety of information in the form of books, articles, a bulletin board, technology products, and a “Kids Only” area. 

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
www.ldanatl.org
LDA is a national parent association offering advocacy, education, research, and service to improve the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities and their families.  This is a great place to learn more about learning disabilities, as well as access resources on a variety of disabilities.
 

LD Online
www.ldonline.org
This website is an “interactive guide to learning disabilities,” which provides information on every aspect of learning disabilities – through various resources, including personal essays and  audio clips featuring LD experts. It’s easy to locate any topic in the “In Depth” section.

National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
www.ncld.org
This non-profit organization develops and supports education programs, conducts a public awareness program, and provides legislative advocacy. Their website has an information and referral service (the only nationwide resource clearinghouse committed to LD alone). Additionally, there is a great resource list for both children and adults with learning disabilities.

School Psychology Resources Online
www.schoolpsychology.net
This website is for psychologists, parents and educators to research learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more.

SchwabLearning.org
Among the many resources found on this site, visitors will find a customized roadmap to understanding the language and landscape of learning differences and disabilities. This is an online guide for parents to use so they can become effective advocates for children with learning disabilities.
www.schwablearning.org