Special Education

Techniques and subject matter designed for students whose learning needs cannot be met by a standard school curriculum.

Sub-headings:

Mentally Handicapped

Students whose intellectual functioning is below the mean.

Developmental and Learning Disorders/Disabilities

Mental or physical impairments, or a combination of such, occurring in children.

Resources in this category:

Correctional Education Association
http://www.ceanational.org/index2.htm

The Correctional Education Association (CEA), founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings. The CEA is the largest affiliate of the American Correctional Association.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html?s...

"The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts."

Pathways Awareness Foundation
http://www.pathwaysawareness.org/

"Established in 1988, the Pathways Awareness Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to education for and about children with movement and physical challenges, and their families."

Schwab Foundation for Learning
http://www.greatschools.net/content/specialNeeds.page?fromSc...

Schwab Foundation for Learning is a non-profit operating foundation, founded by discount brokerage pioneer Charles R. Schwab and his wife, Helen O'Neill Schwab. In 1989, the Schwabs established a resource center as a community service to give families information and support on learning differences. The foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about learning differences and providing parents and teachers with the information, resources and support they need to improve the lives of kids with learning differences. The site includes information about learning disabilities, a newsletter, and resources for parents and teachers.