NC DPI Exceptional Children Division - Find areas of exceptionality, behavioral support, special programs, and publications.
Special Education Law
IDEA 2004 - Provides current, reliable information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004.
Understanding the IEP Process - Provides several example IEP forms to use as guidelines and how to communicate with parents regarding IEP’s and IEP meetings.
Wrightslaw - Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Behavior Contracts - Information on developing contracts, including samples of behavior contracts for special needs children.
Classroom Strategies for Special Education - Practical strategies including time management and transitions, presentation, assessment, and behavior.
Resources for LD, ADHD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Asperger's Syndrome, and Dyslexia - Resources on how to accommodate and encourage a child with special needs.
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) - A collection of Internet-accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to special education.
CEC: Council for Exceptional Children - A professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder - Links to research, press releases, membership, and support.
FEAT: Families of Early Autism Treatment of NC - Organization that provides resources and support to families with autistic children.
International Dyslexia Association - Find information on conferences, press releases, dyslexia FAQs, and resources.