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 Resources for English Language Learners and Special Needs Children

Here you will find websites with useful activities and strategies for helping English Language Learners and special needs children.

Nevada Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP)
http://www.nvpep.org

PEP is Nevada's statewide training and information center for families who have children with special needs. The website links to PEP's publications, their calendar, and their resource library. You can also find information about becoming a member of PEP.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://chadd.org

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national nonprofit organization providing education, advocacy, and support for individuals with AD/HD. The entire site is available in Spanish and English. CHADD also offers a National Resource Center on AD/HD: 1-800-233-4050 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern time).
Teaching Special Kids: On-Line Resources for Teachers
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr139.shtml

This Education World® article is rich in lessons and activities for teachers of special needs students. Parents might try some of these activities at home. The article also provides many parent-friendly links for students with disabilities.
National Center to Improve Practice
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/

The National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP) promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical, and social/emotional disabilities. This site index provides parents with a collection of resources about technology and special education, videos of students using assistive and instructional technologies, links to other special education and technology resources, and more.
Frequently Asked Language Acquisition Questions
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/expert/faq

This is a list of frequently asked questions put together by the National Clearing House for English Acquisition.
Resources for Parents about Language Acquisition
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/spotlight/1_parents.html

This link, also from the National Clearing House for English Acquisition, provides resources for parents looking to facilitate their child's learning both in school and at home.
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