The American Institutes for Research and researchers from Vanderbilt University and the University of Kansas -- through funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) -- have established the National Center on response to intervention. The Center’s mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts and building the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing proven models for RTI/EIS.

The SERGE website was designed to provide general classroom educators with quick access to information and professional development about addressing the needs of students who have disabilities and special education. Interesting set-up arranges content by essential questions.

An interesting approach to raising both money and awareness about Autism.

Provides task and skill lists for a large variety of jobs. Semi-speicific to New York State.

This website is dedicated to promoting the development of inclusive schools and communities. It describes Mara's work in the areas of teaching for social justice, inclusive education and using music and movement to promote equity and inclusion. Several of her books and publications are featured too.
Actually two different sites with similar look but different content.
www.marasapon-shevin.org
www.marasapon-shevin.com

The Reading First initiative provides specifications and opportunities for schools to improve students' reading performance. The New York State Principal Academy consists of information to guide principals in establishing and maintaining effective Reading First environments.

The mission of the New York State Reading Resource Center is to ensure the consistent use of scientifically based reading research and instruction through the dissemination of accurate information, statewide, on current research and best/effective/evidence-based practices in reading instruction.

This is the website for PBIS.
The OSEP-funded National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports was established to address the behavioral and discipline systems needed for successful learning and social development of students. The Center provides capacity-building information and technical support about behavioral systems to assist states and districts in the design of effective schools.

The official website for the IDEA.

The Matrix provides information on federally supported technical assistance services to a range of stakeholders and encourages collaboration in planning and implementation among technical assistance providers.

Capitalizing on information and communication technologies to create a world that is as accessible and usable as possible for as many people as possible.

Primarily designed for first grade, Starfall.com is also useful for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade.

The Center for Accessible Housing with a mission to improve the quality and availability of housing for people with disabilities.

A national technical assistance center funded by the U.S. Depart. of Ed. Office of Special Ed. Programs whose mission is to improve outcomes for elementary and middle school students with disabilities.

Providing support for assistive technology and UDL in NYS.

The Art and Science of Teaching with Technology represents a vision that embraces the future of teaching in a world driven by technology.

Integrated free and universally available children's educational television and online resources with community outreach to help parents and educators prepare young children for success in school.

CAST works closely with educators across the country to meet the needs of diverse learners through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Explore a variety of resources that support understanding and implementation of Universal Design for Learning, and download professional development slides and activities.

From Grades 2-12, Achieve3000 solutions provide the first web-based, individualized learning solutions scientifically proven to accelerate reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing proficiency and performance on high stakes tests.

Services in New York Counties and Regions
http://visitnewyorkstate.net/regions/

Albany - http://www.albanycounty.com/
Allegany - http://www.alleganyco.com/
Bronx - http://www.nyc.gov/portal/index.jsp?front_door=true
Broome - http://www.gobroomecounty.com/index2.php
Cattaraugus - http://www.co.cattaraugus.ny.us/
Cayuga - http://www.co.cayuga.ny.us/
Chautauqua - http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/
Chemung - http://www.chemungcounty.com/bin/site/templates/splash.asp
Chenango - http://www.co.chenango.ny.us/
Clinton - http://www.co.clinton.ny.us/

The New York State Government Information Locator Service (NYS GILS) provides a single point of access to information services provided by New York State Government agencies, the State Legislature and the Judiciary. Also includes local and Federal government information.

Careers with New York State | Jobs in Demand | Exams | Public Management Internship Program | Empire Benefits

A resource on teacher retention, attrition, and turnover.

Working to increase the nation's capacity to recruit, prepare and retain diverse highly qualified special educators, early intervention and related service providers.

Online source to offer our complete catalog of fun learning products.

For those who battle for what others take for granted. T-shirts, bumper stickers, hats, mugs and more.

Home of the Autism Resource Network, a one-of-a-kind Book Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them.

Inclusion Press creates person centered resource materials for training events, public schools, high schools, community colleges, universities, human service agencies, and health organizations.

This is an ever growing collection of video clips that teach concepts and skills that may be useful to teachers. They are made available for teachers to use (free of charge) with their students.