Resources
For At-Home Learning
Programs
We know resources abound but in a pinch, we thought we’d provide some of our favorites right here. Have some more to add? Feel free to Submit Your Resource Here.
| Learning Barrier | Resoure Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
Anxiety and Problem behavior |
Childmind.org |
Quick, topic-based articles covering a variety of issues, including coping and self-care, anxiety, discipline and behavior, and grief and loss. Click Here to View Resource |
Anxiety and Problem behavior |
Childmind.org |
Quick, topic-based articles covering a variety of issues, including coping and self-care, anxiety, discipline and behavior, and grief and loss. Click Here to View Resource |
Attention/Focus |
ADDitudeMag |
ADDitude's landing site for ADHD resources. Click Here to View Resource |
Attention/Focus/AT |
AdditudeMag |
Many of these are not free. Click Here to View Resource |
Attention/Focus/AT |
AdditudeMag |
Webinar objectives: Which tools benefit students with specific learning needs
The differences between educational technology and assistive technology
The importance of Universal Design for learning technology platforms and software
Which platforms prove most beneficial (iPads, Chromebooks vs. laptops)
The importance of using tools that are “device agnostic”
The realistic timelines, expectations, and goals for using assistive technology. Click Here to View Resource |
Autism Resources |
Autism Society |
Quick links from a variety of sources on topics including respite and mental health, modifying routines, lifestyle supports, education, public policy, and Facebook Live info series. Click Here to View Resource |
Differentiated Instruction, for significant learning differences |
Discussion Thread |
This came from a discussion thread through CEC, and was recommended for students with Autism and other significant learning needs. Click Here to View Resource |
Executive Function skills |
Google |
G Suite and G Suite for Education. Click Here to View Resource |
Families of students with disabilities in virtual format |
Florida Inclusion |
Clearly defined tips for families, such as learning space and establishing a schedule. Click Here to View Resource |
Online Access |
YouTube |
Technical, 7 min video regarding online learning for students with disabilities. Click Here to View Resource |
OT |
Learning Without Tears |
Free for a trial period (90 days), interactive teaching tools for Pre-K and K-5. Click Here to View Resource |
Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions |
PBIS |
Includes folder of COVID-19 resources includng social stories, home-based expectations and article on returning to school after disruptions. Click Here to View Resource |
Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions |
Article |
Brief article that includes areas and examples for creating behvaioral expectations for remote instruction.. Click Here to View Resource |
Understanding COVID19 |
Self Advocacy Info |
“This resource on COVID-19 developed by Green Mountain Self-advocates for individuals with ID/DD. This resource is an 8-page booklet about the Coronavirus written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities. It focuses on “need to know” information. They made an English version and Spanish version. This may be a helpful resource when explaining the virus or a helpful tool for those working with our population.”. Click Here to View Resource |
Unstructured time |
Khan Academy |
Sample at-home schedules per grade levels. Click Here to View Resource |
Unstructured time |
Understood |
Links to activities to do at home with children. Click Here to View Resource |
Unstructured time |
Amazing Ed |
Comprehensive list of resources, sorted by company, subject, grade/age group, description and links. Click Here to View Resource |
Use of Technology |
ED TED |
Free TED Ed high-quality, interactive, video-based lessons per grade levels. Click Here to View Resource |
Use of Technology |
Control Alt Achieve |
In this blog post we will take a look at over 30 Chrome web extensions that can assist students in five main categories:
Text to Speech, Readability, Reading Comprehension, Focus and Navigation. Click Here to View Resource |
Use of Technology |
Various |
PowerPoint of educational apps. Click Here to View Resource |
Use of Technology |
Various |
Free stories for students to listen to (available in mutliple languages). Click Here to View Resource |
Special Education Teaching Resources |
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