http://www.aac.ab.ca/

AAC (Alberta Assessment Consortium) is a not-for-profit equal partnership of basic education organizations. It is dedicated to enhancing student learning through classroom assessment that increases student confidence as learners and enables them to reveal what they know and demonstrate what they can do.

Username- ecs            Password- assess

http://www.enhancelearning.ca/

Enhance Learning with Technology

Calgary Catholic School District

The links on this site were collected for three purposes. To help teachers

1. discover what a useful tool technology can be in the classroom.
2. develop the processes of integrating computers into the learning environment.
3. locate resources for professional development.

http://www.allkindsofminds.org

All Kinds of Minds – Dr. Mel Levine

This site is a monthly online newsletter with a theme you can subscribe for no charge, and it is well worth it!  The site provides current research and strategies on differences in learning through articles and audio and video clips.  Recent topics include critical thinking, social cognition and motor skills.

http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/gifted_youth/id/

This site offers information on gifted education, philosophy, strategies, etc.

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/eii/eiimanagepracticespage.html

Instructional and Management Practices

This site is full of instructional and management practices to help teachers differentiate instruction in the inclusive classrooms.

http://sesd.sk.ca/teacherresource/teacher.htm

Welcome to the SESD Teacher Resources

Teachers are invited to use these resources freely in their classrooms. All materials are protected from resale or commercial use.

http://www.ualberta.ca/~jpdasddc/INDEX.html

J.P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre – University of Alberta, Department of Ed Psych

This site includes many resources and links on the topic of inclusion of students with developmental disabilities.

www.inclusion.com

Inclusion Press

This site is based on the work of Marsha Forest and Jack Pearpoint, two leading advocates in the area of inclusion of students with exceptionalities.  The site includes resources and to aid you in including students with more significant disabilities.

www.newhorizons.org

New Horizons for Learning

This site is intended as a network to reach teachers with new information on effective teaching and learning strategies for all ages and abilities.  It has an on-line journal, strategies, articles, and current research in many areas.  A very positive and teacher friendly site.

www.inclusiveschools.org

National Institute for Urban School Improvement

This site supports inclusive urban communities, schools, and families to “build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education” for all students.  It is a comprehensive library (a searchable online database) divided into 13 thematic areas, an e-news library of new developments in urban education/inclusive schooling, and information on recent publications.

http://www.cec.sped.org

Council for Exceptional Children

This site provides definitions and characteristics of learning disabilities, teaching “how to’s”, networking opportunities, expert connections and online dialogues.  Further resources are available for members.

http://www.iser.com/

ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.

http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Special_Education/

This comprehensive site offers information on a multitude of topics related to special education.

http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/SpecialEducation.html

This site offers lessons and ideas that consider inclusion and specific needs of learning disabled students.

http://www.ibwebs.com/canadian.htm

This is a wonderful site to learn about special education throughout Canada.

http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/canchild/

CANCHILD- The Centre for Childhood Disabilities Research

This site provides current research and information on children and youth with disabilities and their families within the context of the communities in which they live (including school.)  Very teacher- friendly site; many articles, strategies, and links on nearly any disability.

http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/

Hoagies' Gifted Education Page

A great site for parent, teacher, and student resources.

Articles, issues, subject specific links

http://www3.sympatico.ca/daba/gifted/linksf.htm

Welcome to David C. Baird's Gifted Children

Links for teachers, parents and kids.

http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/pages/ed.gifted.html

This site houses various articles on varying topics dealing with gifted education. 

http://www.ldac-taac.ca/

The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

This site provides info on provincial LD associations, definitions, of LD and LD issues, such as adaptive technologies, assessment, dyslexia, self-esteem, and social skills (plus many more).  It speaks to teachers at all levels.

http://ldonline.org

LD Online

This is a very comprehensive website, and addresses issues related to LD, ADD and behavior concerns.  The work of Dr. Larry Silver (The Misunderstood Child) and Rick Lavoie (F.A.T. City Videos on LD) are featured.

chaddcanada.org

C.H.A.D.D. CANADA Inc. – Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders

This is the site of a non-profit parent-run organization that provides family support, education, and scientific research on ADD.  The site provides information on history, local chapters (Edmonton = TADA – The Attention Deficit Association 406-5212), links, articles, a Q & A section, and resources.

http://www.behavioradvisor.com/

Dr. Mac's (McIntyre's)

Behavior Management Advice Site

This flashy site offers tips on managing student behavior, as well as a bulletin board to talk with teachers around the world on disciplinary concerns.

http://www.pbis.org

US Department of Education Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

This site provides info on positive behavioral interventions and supports to enhance school capacity to address a range of behavioral challenges.  It provides info on school-wide / classroom / individual supports.

http://www.autism.org

Centre for the Study of Autism

This comprehensive site covers an overview of autism, related disorders, issues, interventions, interviews with researchers, and related links.

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca

Government of Saskatchewan Special Education Branch

An excellent resource for teaching students with Autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger’s Syndrome. It includes a number of educational interventions and strategies for the management of challenging behaviours.

http://www.asperger.org

Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S.

This is the site of a national nonprofit organization committed to providing the most up-to-date information on Asperger Syndrome related conditions.

http://www.undel.edu/bkirby/asperger

(O.A.S.I.S. – Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support – University of Delaware

This site contains information on recent research and publications on the topic of Asperger Syndrome.

http://www.aspennj.org/index.html

Asperger Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN)

This is a comprehensive site about Asperger’s Syndrome. The “articles” section is particularly useful to educators. If you wish to go directly to this section, go to //www.aspennj.org/articles.html

http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/

Tony Attwood

Tony Attwood has a very informative website that includes a section on current research reports about Asperger. As well, there is a section on books to help explain the syndrome and one on books written for students that include a character with Asperger Syndrome.

http://www.tourette.ca

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada

This group is a national voluntary organization that promotes research, information, and local self-help.  The site has articles and links on TS.

http://depts.washington.edu/fadu

University of Washington Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit

This is the most leading edge and comprehensive website on FASD in North America.  It provides current research, articles, and even Canadian resources.  A very useful site.

http://www.acbr.com/fas

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information, Support and Communications Link

This site provides summarized information on FASD.  It has a very large archive of more than 70,000 letters and articles, as well as teaching strategies.

www.ecpa.ca

The Edmonton Cerebral Palsy Association

This is the site of a local non-profit organization that provides information on CP, local events, and links to other websites.  It is limited in scope but very informative.

www.cdss.ca

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society

This site provides archived articles from the Society’s newsletter, teacher resources, and parent support.  This is a limited but useful website.

http://www.down-syndrome.info/

Down Syndrome Information Network

This site provides a variety of resources on Down Syndrome. There are also links to references for professionals that include articles on education, reading development, number skills, and inclusion. These are listed under the “Down syndrome topics” link.

http://www.nldline.com

NLD Online

This is a new but rapidly expanding site that references articles on NLD by Sue Thompson and others in order to increase awareness among parents and professionals about NLD.

http://www.nlda.org

Non-Verbal Learning Disorders Association

This site provides a definition of NLD, diagnostic criteria, positive interventions, resources, and links.