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Supporting the Teaching and Learning Environment

General Information for Paraprofessionals

Wisconsin Paraprofessional Web Site
http://www.cesa4.k12.wi.us/programs-services/para/plinks.htm
An Overview of ADA, IDEA, and Section 504.
http://ericec.org/digests/e606.html
University of Vermont Paraeducator Resource Center
http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/parasupport
IDEA 1997 and Assistive Technology
http://www.nasponline.org/advocacy/ideainformation.aspx

Learning Styles and Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/regsys/maslow.html
PACE, Processing and Cognitive Enhancement, information on learning styles
http://www.learninginfo.com
The Education Coalition, information on learning styles
http://www.tecweb.org
Creative Learning Company, information on learning styles
http://www.creativelearningcentre.com
Article: Meeting the Needs of Adults with Disabilities
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/technology/nalldc_guide.html

Assistive Technology

How technology can assist you inclusion efforts at the Technology and Inclusion site.
http://www.taicenter.com/
Documents, publications, and transcripts on Assistive technology information
http://www.atk.lsi.ku.edu/
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/
PACER Center in Minneapolis: Simon Technology Center
http://www.pacer.org/stc/index.asp
Accessibility Dictionary
http://www.netmechanic.com/accessibility/glossary.htm

Inclusion

Steps to Inclusion
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/index.html
Circle of Inclusion
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/
Connecticut Coalition for Inclusive Education
http://www.includeme.org/

 

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