Useful Links
Math
https://www.prodigygame.com/ - A math game that is set up like a video game, but is very educational. It is engaging. Contact me or your student's regular education teacher for a student login.
https://xtramath.org/#/home/index - Need practice with math facts? Use Xtra math for 10 minutes of practice daily. Contact me or your student's regular education teacher for a student login.
Reading
https://www.dcls.org/afl - Hummelstown Library Website
https://www.readworks.org/ - A free website that includes online articles with comprehension and vocabulary activities included.
https://newsela.com/ - A free news resource for kids! You can adjust the reading level to match your student's reading level.
https://www.getepic.com/ - A free website with a variety of engaging online books. It will read some books out loud for students with highlighter tracking.
www.scholastic.com - Click on kids!
Sites for Special Education
www.wrightslaw.com - From the home page: “Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Begin your search in the Advocacy Libraries and Law Libraries. You will find thousands of articles, cases, and resources about dozens of topics.”
Special Education FAQs: http://pafamiliesinc.org/understanding-systems/education/education-faq
Understood.org - Understood is a collection of 15 different nonprofit organizations that have joined forces to help the families of children with learning disabilities. The information and resources available on this site are practical, useful, well-researched, and presented for no charge. Understood also provides a communication board where parents can connect with other parents who are dealing with similar issues. It can be so helpful to connect with people traveling on a similar path and compare notes about what works for your family and which resources are most helpful.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA is a law that ensures all children have access to education that is appropriate for their learning abilities. It also ensures that this education is provided at no charge. The U.S. Department of Education provides information on resources for families that are funded or promoted by the act, like support groups or special education programs.