abcteach www.abcteach.com
This education site offers over 5000 free, printable theme units, word puzzles,
writing forms, book report forms, math ideas, lessons, and more.
Advocates for Children http://www.advocatesforchildren.org
Advocates for Children provides referrals, information, workshops, and legal
clinics for parents of children with special needs in the New York City area.
Its www.Insideschools.org also offers information on individual schools in the New York area for parents seeking the right school for their child.
All Kinds of Minds http://www.allkindsofminds.org
The theoretical basis for All Kinds of Minds is the work of Dr. Mel Levine, well-known
pediatric specialist, who described the neurodevelopmental aspects of learning. All Kinds of Minds, by Dr. Mel Levine Jarvis Clutch – Social Spy, by Dr. Mel Levine
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education http://www.aacte.org
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education is a national voluntary
organization of colleges and universities that prepare teachers and other educational
personnel. The website lists educationally relevant events, resources, government
regulations, etc.
American Federation of Teachers www.aft.org
The AFT is a trade union representing workers in education, health care, and
public service. Its website includes news, salary surveys, legislation, and
information on relevant labor negotiations.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA – SR) www.adda-sr.org
ADDA-SR is a nonprofit organization which aims to provide a resource network
and to support individuals impacted by attention deficit disorders.
Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York www.bjeny.org
The BJE offers a wide variety of programs for educators and families working
with students with learning differences. It also publishes a list of resources
of programs for children with special needs, education for the developmentally
disabled, and skills assessment and support.
CASTL– Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning / Robert Pianta,
Ph.D http://www.virginia.edu/vpr/CASTL/
CASTL’s aim is to improve educational outcomes through the empirical study of
teaching, teacher quality, and classroom experience from preschool through high
school, with particular emphasis on the challenges posed by poverty, social
or cultural isolation, or lack of community resources. The Center is engaged
in programs of research evaluating and improving the quality of pre-service
teacher education, designing new mechanisms for the study and support of teachers
in the field, understanding classroom conditions that maximize students’ engagement
in learning, and integrating teachers’ knowledge in the arts and sciences with
their skills in transmitting this knowledge to students of all ages.
Dr. Robert Pianta
A former special education teacher, he is a developmental, school, and clinical
child psychologist whose current work focuses on investigating the effects of
schooling on children’s social and academic outcomes and on improving school
and classroom experiences through teachers’ professional development. Dr. Pianta
is involved in developing observational assessments of classrooms and observationally-based
systems for professional development. He is particularly interested in how relationships
with teachers and parents, and experiences in classrooms, can help improve outcomes
for at-risk children and youth.
Pianta, R. C., & Walsh, D. J. (1996).
High risk children in the schools: Creating sustaining relationships.New
York: Routledge.
Pianta, R. (2005).
Prevention-oriented programming in schools. In S. W. Lee (Ed.), Encyclopedia
of School Psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Pianta, R. C. (2001).
Implications of a developmental systems model for preventing and treating behavioral
disturbances in children and adolescents. In J. Hughes, J. Conoley, & A.
La Greca (Eds.), Handbook of psychological services to children and adolescents (pp. 23-42). New York: Oxford University Press.
O’Connor, T. G., & Pianta, R. C. (1999).
Psychosocial factors in the etiology and course of specific learning disabilities.
In K. Whitmore & G. Willems (Eds.), A neurodevelopmental approach to
specific learning disorders. London: Cambridge University Press.
Pianta, R. C., & Nimetz, S. (1990).
Development of young children in stressful contexts: Theory, assessment, and
prevention. In Advances in school psychology (pp. 151-185).
Center for Applied Technology www.cast.org
CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand
learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities,
through Universal Design for Learning, (UDL), a framework for designing curricula
that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning.
Center for Collaborative Problem Solving www.livesinthebalance.org (formerly) www.explosivechild.com
Harvard psychologist Dr. Ross Greene is the originator of the Collaborative
Problem Solving (CPS) approach to understanding and helping challenging kids.
The Center provides training and consultation to assist education, mental health
and medical professionals, and parents in understanding and implementing the
CPS approach.
Site contains videos of Dr. Greene explaining CPS.
The Explosive Child, by Dr. Ross Greene.
Lost in School, by Dr. Ross Greene.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder serves individuals
with ADHD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters
throughout the country. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers,professionals,
and others.
Chinuch.org www.chinuch.org
Chinuch.org is a website on which Jewish educators can share curricula, instructional ideas and best practices. The site also has a forum that provides an opportunity
for teachers of students with special needs to discuss current issues in the
field, get advice from other professionals and network with other teachers and
parents in similar situations to theirs.
The Churchill School & Center www.churchillschool.com
The Churchill School is a K-12 school for New York area students with learning
disabilities. The Center offers educational programs and professional development
in the field of learning disabilities to students, parents, teachers and related
service providers.
Collaborative for Academic Social, and Emotional Learning www.casel.org
CASEL’s mission is to advance the science and evidence-based practice of social
emotional learning (SEL). The organization does research and writes books, articles
and briefs that synthesize scientific advances in SEL and explain their implications
for educational practice. Priorities focus on the benefits of preschool through
high school SEL programming; how SEL coordinates with other educational movements;
research and training in implementation; assessment; school and district leadership
development; educational policies; and communications.
Council for Exceptional Children: Division of Learning Disabilities www.cec.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional
organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with
disabilities and gifted children. CEC’s Division for Learning Disabilities (www.teachingld.org)
is one of 17 special interest groups working on behalf of students with learning
disabilities and the professionals who serve them.
Developmental Delay Resources www.devdelay.org
DDR serves those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory
motor, language, social, and emotional areas. It publicizes research on factors
that would put a child at risk and maintains a registry that tracks new trends.
DDR also provides a network of support and current information for parents and
professionals.
Discovery School www.school.discoveryeducation.com
Discovery School provides innovative teaching materials for teachers, useful
and enjoyable resources for students, and smart advice for parents about how
to help their kids enjoy learning and excel in school.
Education Planet www.education-world.com
Education Planet is a K-12 Web services company offering educator-approved resources,
web tools, and e-learning services for teachers, students, and parents. Its
database holds more than 100,000 educational resources, over 16,000 lesson plans,
and teacher web tools. On Education Planet teachers share teaching ideas and
learn how to integrate technology into curriculum.
Education World www.education-world.com
This search engine can be restricted to search only educational sites. It also
offers news from USA Today, monthly site reviews, employment listings, lesson
plans, articles written by education experts, and information on how to make
the best use of technology in the classroom.
Educator’s Reference Desk www.eduref.org
The Educator’s Reference Desk provides a search interface for the ERIC Database
and more than one million bibliographic records on educational research, theory,
and practice. It allows accessto AskERIC’s over 2,000 lesson plans, more than
3,000 links to online education information, and over 200 question archive responses.
Eduational Resources Information Center (ERIC) www.eric.ed.gov
Supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research
ad Improvement, and the National Library of Education, ERIC maintains an extensive
body of education-related literature.
About Dr. March
His current research activities focus on positive behavior support as it applies to school wide & classroom
systems, the efficient and effective use of functional assessment methodology
to develop individual support plans, and early intervention to prevent reading
failure. His areas of expertise include; School-Wide Behavior Support, Functional
Behavioral Assessment, Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Identified
with Emotional and Behavioral Disturbance, Linking Assessment Strategies to
Intervention, Curricular & Instructional Adaptation, and Curriculum Development
for Students with Disabilities.
An affiliate of the National Education Association, FEA supports literacy through
advocacy, support of teachers, and conferences. It also includes news and updates
on government regulations as well.
Gateways collaborates with teachers and administrators in the Greater Boston area
to provide educational programs, supports and resources for children with learning
differences.
GreatTeacher.net is a community organization and website portal sharing resources
and information about the field of education and teaching. This website was created
by educators as a platform to provide knowledge and disseminate information and
provide free services to the education community. It contains a message board
and chat room for sharing ideas.
Hebrew College offers professional development programs and coursework leading
to a Certificate in Jewish Special Education as well as a Master’s in Jewish Education.
Research ILD aims to develop, evaluate, and promote strategies for successful
learning and effective teaching through research, program development, dissemination
of instructional materials, teacher training, professional development and scholarship
support for educational services.
The International Dyslexia Association www.interdys.org
IDA offers resources on the study and treatment of dyslexia.
Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA) www.JESNA.org
JESNA serves as the umbrella organization under which the Consortium of Special
Educators in Central Agencies for Jewish Education operates. That network focuses
on Jewish education programsfor students with learning differences.
Learning Disabilities Association www.ldanatl.org
LDA makes available books, tapes, and information on learning disabilities. Its
chapters and affiliates across the country also offer a community of interest
for families and professionals.
The Lookstein Center www.lookstein.org
The Lookstein Center focuses on strengthening Jewish educational leadership. It
develops and facilitates professional development programs and projects that foster
growth and learning for the Jewish educator.
Misunderstood Minds www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds
The link connects to the companion site to the PBS documentary spotlighting learning
differences and disabilities. Produced and directed by renowned Frontline filmmaker
Michael Kirk, the 90-minute special shows children’s problems in a new light,
and serves as a platform to open a nationwide dialogue on how best to manage young,
vulnerable, and misunderstood minds. The site explores stories from the documentary
and presents information and resources for parents.
Muskingum College Center for Advancement of Learning – Learning Strategies
Database www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database
The CAL Learning Strategies Database is a collection intended for use in postsecondary
contexts, but is applicable to elementary and secondary levels, or adults, with
modification. Designed for both students and instructors, this site helps students
understand and take responsibility for their own learning.
National Center for Learning Disabilities www.ncld.org
The National Center for Learning Disabilities increases opportunities for all
individuals with learning disabilities by enhancing public awareness and understanding
of learning disabilities, conducting educational programs and services that promote
research-based knowledge, and providing national leadership in shaping public
policy.
National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities www.nichcy.org
NICHCY provides information to the nation on: disabilities in children and youth;
programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA,
the nation’s special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation’s general
education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children
with disabilities. It also lists links to grants, research, resources, and strategies.
No Child Left Behind www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
NCLB helps schools improve by focusing on stronger accountability for results,
more freedom for states and communities, proven education methods, and more choices
for parents. The site includes information on grants, research, government programs,
etc.
Reading A-Z www.readinga-z.com
Reading A-Z offers thousands of printable materials to teach guided reading, phonemic
awareness, reading comprehension, reading fluency, alphabet, and vocabulary. The
teaching resources include professionally developed downloadable leveled books,
lesson plans, worksheets, and reading assessments.
Reading Rockets www.readingrockets.org/about
Reading Rockets provides detailed information about learning to read and strategies
for supporting struggling readers. The site offers news, practical information,
expert advice, professional development, and resources for parents, teachers,
tutors, childcare providers, and policy makers. It also offers information and
resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring
adults can help. The site is a component of the Reading Rockets PBS television
programs, available on videotape and DVD. Reading Rockets is an educational initiative
of WETA public television and radio station in Washington, D.C.
Read, Write, Think, established in 2002, is a partnership between the International
Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE),
and the Verizon Foundation.Together they provide educators and students with access
to best practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction through
free, Internet-based content.
Regional Educational Laboratory Program of the U.S. Department of Education
Institute of Education Sciences www.ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs
The Regional Educational Laboratory Program (REL) consists of a network of ten
laboratories that serve the educational needs of a designated region by providing
access to scientifically valid education research through applied research and
development projects, studies, and other related technical assistance activities.
SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement www.serve.org/educational.php
The SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement, at the University of North Carolina,
promotes and supports the continuous improvement of educational opportunities
for all learners in the Southeast. This site offers links to organizations that
have general information crucial to the work of improving student achievement,
including government and other national programs.
TeachingLD www.dldcec.org
TeachingLD provides resources about teaching students with Learning Disabilities,
including content about assessment, instruction, and policy. Topics include curriculum-based
measurement for monitoring student progress; teaching methods such a co-teaching
and direct instruction; and current issues such as response-to-intervention models.
TeachingLD is a service of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the
Council for Exceptional Children.
Teachnet www.teachnet.com
Teachnet offers lesson plans in a variety of content areas and classroom tools
to help with classroom management and organization.
The Instant Access Treasure Chest http://www.has.vcu.edu/for/ld/ld.html
The Foreign Language Department at Virginia Commonwealth University has developed
a treasure chest of valuable information for teaching strategies. Focusing on
LD, the site contains many categorized articles useful to teachers in any classroom.
It has links to information on specific types of learning disabilities as well
as to legal and government information.
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning www.ku-crl.org
The Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas creates solutions
for those who experience barriers to learning success. Since 1978, the Center
has developed ways to help students, especially adolescents who struggle in school,
to become good learners.
UJA-Federation of New York www.ujafedny.org
As part of its mission to strengthen the Jewish people, UJA-Federation supports
a variety of resources for families and teachers of students with learning differences.
Books: Choice Theory in the Classroom (1998)
An insightful analysis of what is wrong with traditional schooling and what needs
to be done about it. Dr. Glasser gives a compelling rationale for the use of learning-teams
in schools to capture the excitement and commitment students display in sports
but rarely in the classroom. The Effect of School Failure on the Life of a Child
(1971) Text available on ERIC: http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3b/33/5c.pdf
Every Student Can Succeed (2001)
Taking teachers to a new level of excellence, this innovative book demonstrates
what to do and say to reach the challenging students a teacher faces. Teachers
will find themselves on the pages of this book, recognize their students and,
using these ideas, discover effective ways to help them become involved and feel
included. By the end of the first year, school can be a joyful, connecting place
in which all students will learn and many more will gain competence. (Available
only through William Glasser, Inc.)
The Quality School: Managing Students without Coercion (1998)
Dr. Glasser discusses how coercive management is the main problem in schools and
suggests that we replace “bossing” that turns students and staff into adversaries,
with a system of management that brings them closer together. He claims we must
stop settling for minimal goals and start convincing students there is quality
both in what they are asked to do and how they are asked to do it. Includes chapter
on “Dealing with Discipline Problems”
The Quality School Teacher: A Companion Volume to The Quality School (1998)
This book provides the specifics that teachers need if they want to create the
quality classroom. School Without Failure (1975) This book details the shortcomings
of current education and proposes a new program to reduce school failure – a program
based on increased involvement, relevance and thinking.
Building a Quality School (VHS)
Observe first-hand how Dr. Glasser’s ideas are put into practice in classrooms
and on a school-wide basis. Dr. Glasser joins Kaye Mentley, Principal of Huntington
Woods Elementary School, the first designated Glasser Quality School in the nation.
34 minutes.
Windward School www.winwardny.org
The Windward School is an independent, co-ed day school focused exclusively on
helping students in grades 1-9 with language-based learning disabilities. The
Windward Teacher Training Institute (WTTI) provides professional development in
instructional techniques as well as knowledge about methodologies that help both
learning disabled and mainstream students.
Yale Center of Dyslexia & Creativity www.dyslexia.yale.edu/
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity serves as a hub for research on
dyslexia, as well as a leading source of advocacy and information to improve the
lives of people with dyslexia. Its website has a wealth of links and resources
as well.
Yeshiva University www.yu.edu/azrieli/schoolpartnership
Yeshiva University’s Institute for University-School Partnership provides continuing
education for teachers, administrators, lay leaders and other school-based professionals.
It conducts research and development projects in schools, and publishes practical,
research-based materials. The Institute is a division of the Azrieli Graduate
School of Jewish Education and Administration.
Resources for Professional Development
abcteach
www.abcteach.com
This education site offers over 5000 free, printable theme units, word puzzles,
writing forms, book report forms, math ideas, lessons, and more.
Advocates for Children
http://www.advocatesforchildren.org
Advocates for Children provides referrals, information, workshops, and legal
clinics for parents of children with special needs in the New York City area.
Its www.Insideschools.org also offers information on individual schools in the New York area for parents seeking the right school for their child.
All Kinds of Minds
http://www.allkindsofminds.org
The theoretical basis for All Kinds of Minds is the work of Dr. Mel Levine, well-known
pediatric specialist, who described the neurodevelopmental aspects of learning.
All Kinds of Minds, by Dr. Mel Levine
Jarvis Clutch – Social Spy, by Dr. Mel Levine
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
http://www.aacte.org
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education is a national voluntary
organization of colleges and universities that prepare teachers and other educational
personnel. The website lists educationally relevant events, resources, government
regulations, etc.
American Federation of Teachers
www.aft.org
The AFT is a trade union representing workers in education, health care, and
public service. Its website includes news, salary surveys, legislation, and
information on relevant labor negotiations.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA – SR)
www.adda-sr.org
ADDA-SR is a nonprofit organization which aims to provide a resource network
and to support individuals impacted by attention deficit disorders.
Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York
www.bjeny.org
The BJE offers a wide variety of programs for educators and families working
with students with learning differences. It also publishes a list of resources
of programs for children with special needs, education for the developmentally
disabled, and skills assessment and support.
CASTL– Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning / Robert Pianta,
Ph.D
http://www.virginia.edu/vpr/CASTL/
CASTL’s aim is to improve educational outcomes through the empirical study of
teaching, teacher quality, and classroom experience from preschool through high
school, with particular emphasis on the challenges posed by poverty, social
or cultural isolation, or lack of community resources. The Center is engaged
in programs of research evaluating and improving the quality of pre-service
teacher education, designing new mechanisms for the study and support of teachers
in the field, understanding classroom conditions that maximize students’ engagement
in learning, and integrating teachers’ knowledge in the arts and sciences with
their skills in transmitting this knowledge to students of all ages.
Dr. Robert Pianta
A former special education teacher, he is a developmental, school, and clinical
child psychologist whose current work focuses on investigating the effects of
schooling on children’s social and academic outcomes and on improving school
and classroom experiences through teachers’ professional development. Dr. Pianta
is involved in developing observational assessments of classrooms and observationally-based
systems for professional development. He is particularly interested in how relationships
with teachers and parents, and experiences in classrooms, can help improve outcomes
for at-risk children and youth.
Article:
Kinzie, M., Whitaker, S., Neesen, K, Kelly, M., Matera, M., & Pianta, R.
(2006).
Innovative
Web-based Professional Development for Teachers of At-Risk Preschool Children.
Educational Technology & Society, 9 (4), 194-204.
www.virginia.edu/vpr/CASTL/research/mtp_kinzie.pdf
Books and Book Chapters
Pianta, R. C., & Walsh, D. J. (1996).
High risk children in the schools: Creating sustaining relationships.New
York: Routledge.
Pianta, R. (2005).
Prevention-oriented programming in schools. In S. W. Lee (Ed.), Encyclopedia
of School Psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Pianta, R. C. (2001).
Implications of a developmental systems model for preventing and treating behavioral
disturbances in children and adolescents. In J. Hughes, J. Conoley, & A.
La Greca (Eds.), Handbook of psychological services to children and adolescents
(pp. 23-42). New York: Oxford University Press.
O’Connor, T. G., & Pianta, R. C. (1999).
Psychosocial factors in the etiology and course of specific learning disabilities.
In K. Whitmore & G. Willems (Eds.), A neurodevelopmental approach to
specific learning disorders. London: Cambridge University Press.
Pianta, R. C., & Nimetz, S. (1990).
Development of young children in stressful contexts: Theory, assessment, and
prevention. In Advances in school psychology (pp. 151-185).
Center for Applied Technology
www.cast.org
CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand
learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities,
through Universal Design for Learning, (UDL), a framework for designing curricula
that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning.
Center for Collaborative Problem Solving
www.livesinthebalance.org (formerly)
www.explosivechild.com
Harvard psychologist Dr. Ross Greene is the originator of the Collaborative
Problem Solving (CPS) approach to understanding and helping challenging kids.
The Center provides training and consultation to assist education, mental health
and medical professionals, and parents in understanding and implementing the
CPS approach.
Site contains videos of Dr. Greene explaining CPS.
The Explosive Child, by Dr. Ross Greene.
Lost in School, by Dr. Ross Greene.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder serves individuals
with ADHD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters
throughout the country. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers,professionals,
and others.
Chinuch.org
www.chinuch.org
Chinuch.org is a website on which Jewish educators can share curricula, instructional ideas and best practices. The site also has a forum that provides an opportunity
for teachers of students with special needs to discuss current issues in the
field, get advice from other professionals and network with other teachers and
parents in similar situations to theirs.
The Churchill School & Center
www.churchillschool.com
The Churchill School is a K-12 school for New York area students with learning
disabilities. The Center offers educational programs and professional development
in the field of learning disabilities to students, parents, teachers and related
service providers.
Collaborative for Academic Social, and Emotional Learning
www.casel.org
CASEL’s mission is to advance the science and evidence-based practice of social
emotional learning (SEL). The organization does research and writes books, articles
and briefs that synthesize scientific advances in SEL and explain their implications
for educational practice. Priorities focus on the benefits of preschool through
high school SEL programming; how SEL coordinates with other educational movements;
research and training in implementation; assessment; school and district leadership
development; educational policies; and communications.
Council for Exceptional Children: Division of Learning Disabilities
www.cec.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional
organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with
disabilities and gifted children. CEC’s Division for Learning Disabilities (www.teachingld.org)
is one of 17 special interest groups working on behalf of students with learning
disabilities and the professionals who serve them.
Developmental Delay Resources
www.devdelay.org
DDR serves those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory
motor, language, social, and emotional areas. It publicizes research on factors
that would put a child at risk and maintains a registry that tracks new trends.
DDR also provides a network of support and current information for parents and
professionals.
Discovery School
www.school.discoveryeducation.com
Discovery School provides innovative teaching materials for teachers, useful
and enjoyable resources for students, and smart advice for parents about how
to help their kids enjoy learning and excel in school.
Education Planet
www.education-world.com
Education Planet is a K-12 Web services company offering educator-approved resources,
web tools, and e-learning services for teachers, students, and parents. Its
database holds more than 100,000 educational resources, over 16,000 lesson plans,
and teacher web tools. On Education Planet teachers share teaching ideas and
learn how to integrate technology into curriculum.
Education World
www.education-world.com
This search engine can be restricted to search only educational sites. It also
offers news from USA Today, monthly site reviews, employment listings, lesson
plans, articles written by education experts, and information on how to make
the best use of technology in the classroom.
Educator’s Reference Desk
www.eduref.org
The Educator’s Reference Desk provides a search interface for the ERIC Database
and more than one million bibliographic records on educational research, theory,
and practice. It allows accessto AskERIC’s over 2,000 lesson plans, more than
3,000 links to online education information, and over 200 question archive responses.
Eduational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
www.eric.ed.gov
Supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research
ad Improvement, and the National Library of Education, ERIC maintains an extensive
body of education-related literature.
Effective Educational Practices (EEP) / Robert E. March,
Ph.D., Founder and Director
www.succesfulschools.org
The mission of Effective Educational Practices (EEP) is Turning Research Into
Practice © (TRIP). EEP offers educators professional development that provides
practical skills for creating positive, effective, learning environments that
meet the needs of all children. The mission of EEP is to transform empirical
research into practical strategies Areas that they provide training in include:
response to intervention, positive behavior supports and interventions, building
inclusive schools environments, classroom management, and functional behavior
strategies for serving the most challenging students in the least restrictive
environment.
About Dr. March
His current research activities focus on positive behavior support as it applies to school wide & classroom
systems, the efficient and effective use of functional assessment methodology
to develop individual support plans, and early intervention to prevent reading
failure. His areas of expertise include; School-Wide Behavior Support, Functional
Behavioral Assessment, Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Identified
with Emotional and Behavioral Disturbance, Linking Assessment Strategies to
Intervention, Curricular & Instructional Adaptation, and Curriculum Development
for Students with Disabilities.
Link on EEP site to:
New Roles in Response to Intervention: Creating Success for Schools & Children
In this paper, the authors describe the new roles and job descriptions in a
“Response to Intervention” (RTI) model of educational services. This document
was put composed by the National Education Association (NEA), American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA), Council of Administrators (CASE), Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC), International Reading Association (IRA), National Association
of School Psychologist (NASP), and School Social Work Association of America
(SSWAA). http://successfulschools.org/wp-content/uploads/rti_new_roles.pdf?phpMyAdmin=168c4a6ce7f3t76b9b6da
Field TRIPs:
brief practical guides that Turn Research into Practice (TRIP).
De-Escalating
Problem Behavior: Strategies for Working With Emotionally Unpredictable Students
Differentiated
Instruction: Strategies for Accommodating All Students Motivational
Strategies Designed to Improve Classroom Behavior and Academic Outcomes
Classroom
Management Strategies for Children with ADHD
EEP Power-Point Presentation (“Acting Out Webinar”)
Books available on EEP Web site:
(Deanne Crone, Robert Horner, Leanne Hawken)
Federal Education Association
http://www.feaonline.org
An affiliate of the National Education Association, FEA supports literacy through
advocacy, support of teachers, and conferences. It also includes news and updates
on government regulations as well.
Gateways: Access to Jewish Education
http://www.jgateways.org
Gateways collaborates with teachers and administrators in the Greater Boston area
to provide educational programs, supports and resources for children with learning
differences.
GreatTeacher
www.greatteacher.net
GreatTeacher.net is a community organization and website portal sharing resources
and information about the field of education and teaching. This website was created
by educators as a platform to provide knowledge and disseminate information and
provide free services to the education community. It contains a message board
and chat room for sharing ideas.
Hebrew College
www.hebrewcollege.edu
Hebrew College offers professional development programs and coursework leading
to a Certificate in Jewish Special Education as well as a Master’s in Jewish Education.
Institute for Learning and Development
www.researchild.org
Research ILD aims to develop, evaluate, and promote strategies for successful
learning and effective teaching through research, program development, dissemination
of instructional materials, teacher training, professional development and scholarship
support for educational services.
The International Dyslexia Association
www.interdys.org
IDA offers resources on the study and treatment of dyslexia.
Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA)
www.JESNA.org
JESNA serves as the umbrella organization under which the Consortium of Special
Educators in Central Agencies for Jewish Education operates. That network focuses
on Jewish education programsfor students with learning differences.
Learning Disabilities Association
www.ldanatl.org
LDA makes available books, tapes, and information on learning disabilities. Its
chapters and affiliates across the country also offer a community of interest
for families and professionals.
The Lookstein Center
www.lookstein.org
The Lookstein Center focuses on strengthening Jewish educational leadership. It
develops and facilitates professional development programs and projects that foster
growth and learning for the Jewish educator.
Misunderstood Minds
www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds
The link connects to the companion site to the PBS documentary spotlighting learning
differences and disabilities. Produced and directed by renowned Frontline filmmaker
Michael Kirk, the 90-minute special shows children’s problems in a new light,
and serves as a platform to open a nationwide dialogue on how best to manage young,
vulnerable, and misunderstood minds. The site explores stories from the documentary
and presents information and resources for parents.
Muskingum College Center for Advancement of Learning – Learning Strategies
Database
www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database
The CAL Learning Strategies Database is a collection intended for use in postsecondary
contexts, but is applicable to elementary and secondary levels, or adults, with
modification. Designed for both students and instructors, this site helps students
understand and take responsibility for their own learning.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org
The National Center for Learning Disabilities increases opportunities for all
individuals with learning disabilities by enhancing public awareness and understanding
of learning disabilities, conducting educational programs and services that promote
research-based knowledge, and providing national leadership in shaping public
policy.
National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
NICHCY provides information to the nation on: disabilities in children and youth;
programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA,
the nation’s special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation’s general
education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children
with disabilities. It also lists links to grants, research, resources, and strategies.
No Child Left Behind
www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
NCLB helps schools improve by focusing on stronger accountability for results,
more freedom for states and communities, proven education methods, and more choices
for parents. The site includes information on grants, research, government programs,
etc.
Reading A-Z
www.readinga-z.com
Reading A-Z offers thousands of printable materials to teach guided reading, phonemic
awareness, reading comprehension, reading fluency, alphabet, and vocabulary. The
teaching resources include professionally developed downloadable leveled books,
lesson plans, worksheets, and reading assessments.
Reading Rockets
www.readingrockets.org/about
Reading Rockets provides detailed information about learning to read and strategies
for supporting struggling readers. The site offers news, practical information,
expert advice, professional development, and resources for parents, teachers,
tutors, childcare providers, and policy makers. It also offers information and
resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring
adults can help. The site is a component of the Reading Rockets PBS television
programs, available on videotape and DVD. Reading Rockets is an educational initiative
of WETA public television and radio station in Washington, D.C.
ReadWriteThink.org
www.readwritethink.org
Read, Write, Think, established in 2002, is a partnership between the International
Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE),
and the Verizon Foundation.Together they provide educators and students with access
to best practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction through
free, Internet-based content.
Regional Educational Laboratory Program of the U.S. Department of Education
Institute of Education Sciences
www.ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs
The Regional Educational Laboratory Program (REL) consists of a network of ten
laboratories that serve the educational needs of a designated region by providing
access to scientifically valid education research through applied research and
development projects, studies, and other related technical assistance activities.
SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement
www.serve.org/educational.php
The SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement, at the University of North Carolina,
promotes and supports the continuous improvement of educational opportunities
for all learners in the Southeast. This site offers links to organizations that
have general information crucial to the work of improving student achievement,
including government and other national programs.
TeachingLD
www.dldcec.org
TeachingLD provides resources about teaching students with Learning Disabilities,
including content about assessment, instruction, and policy. Topics include curriculum-based
measurement for monitoring student progress; teaching methods such a co-teaching
and direct instruction; and current issues such as response-to-intervention models.
TeachingLD is a service of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the
Council for Exceptional Children.
Teachnet
www.teachnet.com
Teachnet offers lesson plans in a variety of content areas and classroom tools
to help with classroom management and organization.
The Instant Access Treasure Chest
http://www.has.vcu.edu/for/ld/ld.html
The Foreign Language Department at Virginia Commonwealth University has developed
a treasure chest of valuable information for teaching strategies. Focusing on
LD, the site contains many categorized articles useful to teachers in any classroom.
It has links to information on specific types of learning disabilities as well
as to legal and government information.
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning
www.ku-crl.org
The Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas creates solutions
for those who experience barriers to learning success. Since 1978, the Center
has developed ways to help students, especially adolescents who struggle in school,
to become good learners.
UJA-Federation of New York
www.ujafedny.org
As part of its mission to strengthen the Jewish people, UJA-Federation supports
a variety of resources for families and teachers of students with learning differences.
William Glasser Institute
http://www.wglasser.com/ and http://www.wglasserbooks.com/
(Books/DVDs) Developer of reality therapy and choice theory; applies theories
to broader social issues, including education.
Books:
Choice Theory in the Classroom (1998)
An insightful analysis of what is wrong with traditional schooling and what needs
to be done about it. Dr. Glasser gives a compelling rationale for the use of learning-teams
in schools to capture the excitement and commitment students display in sports
but rarely in the classroom. The Effect of School Failure on the Life of a Child
(1971) Text available on ERIC: http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3b/33/5c.pdf
Every Student Can Succeed (2001)
Taking teachers to a new level of excellence, this innovative book demonstrates
what to do and say to reach the challenging students a teacher faces. Teachers
will find themselves on the pages of this book, recognize their students and,
using these ideas, discover effective ways to help them become involved and feel
included. By the end of the first year, school can be a joyful, connecting place
in which all students will learn and many more will gain competence. (Available
only through William Glasser, Inc.)
The Quality School: Managing Students without Coercion (1998)
Dr. Glasser discusses how coercive management is the main problem in schools and
suggests that we replace “bossing” that turns students and staff into adversaries,
with a system of management that brings them closer together. He claims we must
stop settling for minimal goals and start convincing students there is quality
both in what they are asked to do and how they are asked to do it. Includes chapter
on “Dealing with Discipline Problems”
The Quality School Teacher: A Companion Volume to The Quality School (1998)
This book provides the specifics that teachers need if they want to create the
quality classroom. School Without Failure (1975) This book details the shortcomings
of current education and proposes a new program to reduce school failure – a program
based on increased involvement, relevance and thinking.
Building a Quality School (VHS)
Observe first-hand how Dr. Glasser’s ideas are put into practice in classrooms
and on a school-wide basis. Dr. Glasser joins Kaye Mentley, Principal of Huntington
Woods Elementary School, the first designated Glasser Quality School in the nation.
34 minutes.
Windward School
www.winwardny.org
The Windward School is an independent, co-ed day school focused exclusively on
helping students in grades 1-9 with language-based learning disabilities. The
Windward Teacher Training Institute (WTTI) provides professional development in
instructional techniques as well as knowledge about methodologies that help both
learning disabled and mainstream students.
Yale Center of Dyslexia & Creativity
www.dyslexia.yale.edu/
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity serves as a hub for research on
dyslexia, as well as a leading source of advocacy and information to improve the
lives of people with dyslexia. Its website has a wealth of links and resources
as well.
Yeshiva University
www.yu.edu/azrieli/schoolpartnership
Yeshiva University’s Institute for University-School Partnership provides continuing
education for teachers, administrators, lay leaders and other school-based professionals.
It conducts research and development projects in schools, and publishes practical,
research-based materials. The Institute is a division of the Azrieli Graduate
School of Jewish Education and Administration.