The Big Book of Special Education Resources

by George Giuliani

• ISBN13: 9781412917100
• ISBN10: 1412917107
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-08
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

The most reputable sources of information right at your fingertips! There are abundant resources in the field of special education for professionals and parents of children with special needs. However, it can be a daunting task to navigate through this sea of organizations, Web sites, books, and other resources in order to find exactly what you need. Save time and take the guesswork out of your search for information and materials by turning to this definitive guide! Practical and easy to use, this ready-reference is borne out of extensive research and numerous interviews with parents and professionals to ensure selection of only the highest-caliber and most sought-after resources. Covering everything from federal agencies and professional organizations to IEP information and lesson plans, and providing extensive resources for all 50 states, The Big Book of Special Education Resources offers the most comprehensive collection of its kind. Features include: Contact information for and descriptions of dozens of clearinghouses and national disability organizations Thousands of pertinent toll-free numbers and Web sites for all areas of special education Reputable books, videos, and journals on specific topics in special education State-by-state directory of agencies, disability-specific organizations, and parent groups Additional comprehensive resource sections covering behavior issues, IDEA and IEP navigation, reputable sources of teaching strategies and materials, and more Save yourself hours of hassle and frustration by picking up The Big Book and putting the most up-to-date and reputable resources in every area of special education right at your fingertips!

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	vii
About the Authors	ix
Part 1. National Disability Resources	1	(38)
Clearinghouses	1	(5)
Disability Organizations	6	(33)
Part 2. National Toll-Free Numbers for National Organizations Concerned With Disability and Children's Issues	39	(12)
Part 3. Disability Publishers Offering Books, Videos, and Journals on Specific Disabilities, Special Education, Parenting, and Other Disability and Special Needs Topics	51	(6)
Part 4. Disability-Related Resources of Agencies and Organizations in the United States That Address Disability-Related Issues, Listed by States	57	(296)
About the Agencies and Organizations	57	(2)
Alabama	59	(6)
Alaska	65	(4)
Arizona	69	(6)
Arkansas	75	(5)
California	80	(7)
Colorado	87	(5)
Connecticut	92	(5)
Delaware	97	(6)
District of Columbia	103	(4)
Florida	107	(6)
Georgia	113	(5)
Guam	118	(3)
Hawaii	121	(5)
Idaho	126	(5)
Illinois	131	(7)
Indiana	138	(5)
Iowa	143	(6)
Kansas	149	(5)
Kentucky	154	(7)
Louisiana	161	(6)
Maine	167	(5)
Maryland	172	(6)
Massachusetts	178	(7)
Michigan	185	(6)
Minnesota	191	(6)
Mississippi	197	(5)
Missouri	202	(6)
Montana	208	(5)
Nebraska	213	(6)
Nevada	219	(5)
New Hampshire	224	(6)
New Jersey	230	(6)
New Mexico	236	(5)
New York	241	(7)
North Carolina	248	(5)
North Dakota	253	(5)
Ohio	258	(6)
Oklahoma	264	(6)
Oregon	270	(4)
Pennsylvania	274	(7)
Puerto Rico	281	(3)
Rhode Island	284	(5)
South Carolina	289	(5)
South Dakota	294	(4)
Tennessee	298	(6)
Texas	304	(6)
Utah	310	(6)
Vermont	316	(5)
Virgin Islands	321	(3)
Virginia	324	(6)
Washington	330	(5)
West Virginia	335	(5)
Wisconsin	340	(7)
Wyoming	347	(6)
Part 5. Additional Resources	353	(51)
Bullying and Behavior Issues	353	(16)
Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)	369	(6)
Including Students With Disabilities in State and District Assessments	375	(3)
Learning Disabilities	378	(15)
Teaching Strategies and Materials	393	(11)
Summer Camps for Children With Disabilities	404