Internet Resources

These are a few of the professional websites which offer specific information and links for many topics of interest in the field of Special Education.

About.com: Special Education  This site is hosted by Sue Watson, an experienced special educator, with helpful information including resources, strategies and legislation to help meet the needs of exceptional individuals.  http://specialed.about.com
 

Conncecticut State Department of Education.  Current updates on  educational legislation and a great informational site for laws, regulations and policies. www.sde.ct.gov/sde
 

Special Education Resources on the Internet    SERI is a collection of Internet accessible information and resources. www.seriweb.com
 

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities    NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. www.nichcy.org
 

Learning Disabilities Association of America    LDA is a national, non-profit organization whose purpose is to advance the education of, and to advocate for, individuals with disabilities.www.ladamerica.org
 

State Education Resource Center    SERC provids high-quality, research-based professional development to educators, service providers, families, and community members as part of its commitment to improve the achievement of Connecticut's children and youth. www.ctserc.org
 

CT Parent Advocacy Center   CPAC is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 26.www.cpacinc.org
 

LD Online  The leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorder, ADD / ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders.   www.ldonline.org
 

Bridges4kids.org  This site provides a system of information and referral for parents and professionals seeking help for children from birth through transition to adult life.      www.Bridges4kids.org
 

 Autism Research Institute  The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. For more than 40 years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism. We provide research-based information to parents and professionals around the world.  www.autism.com