Best of the Web
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Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. works in partnership with New York City's most impoverished and vulnerable families to secure quality and equal public education services.
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Resources for information about New York City schools.
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Flash cards with cool graphics for elementary through middle school kids for TEFL and ESL teachers.
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This site was created to teach sighted children about braille, and to encourage literacy among all children-sighted and visually impaired-in a fun environment packed with games, graphics, and activities.
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Listing of educational resources in the Bronx.
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Unique programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12 at branches of the Brooklyn Public Library.
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Free or low cost children's health insurance from New York State.
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A collection of scanned full text antique children's books from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Titles include the Peter Rabbit books, Grampa in Oz, Pinnochio and dozens of others. Many are translated into various languages including Spanish, French, Dutch, Polish, Finnish, Swedish, German, Greek, Maori and other languages.
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Age-based tips for selecting your baby's first books!
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Information for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English language learners. Site is in Spanish and English.
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The Community Information Service (CIS) provides quick access to information about essential services in your neighborhood. Each branch library of The New York Public Library keeps an up-to-date file of its local community and city-wide services. You can find information about community groups, consumer and educational organizations, health and social service agencies and religious, recreational and cultural institutions.
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Through its 85 branch libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, The New York Public Library demonstrates its commitment to persons with disabilities, housing extensive collections and providing recreational, cultural and service-oriented programs for these patrons' participation, use and interest.
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An article and exhibit by Ann Montanaro.
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A collection of links from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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Advocates for the educational success of children with disabilities and children who are gifted and talented, and supports the professionals who serve them.
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Curriculum resources, homework helpers, and more from the Discovery Channel.
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This section of disabilityresorurces.org describes some neat sites for, by and about kids with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
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Formerly AskERIC lesson plans, resource guides, and the archive of questions answered by the AskERIC service between 1992-2003.
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View the video of Kathy Hirsch-Pasek's presentation at The New York Public Library on March 11, 2006. She discusseshow our children really learn and why they need to play more and memorize less.
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EP provides information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionalswho work with them.
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Families Together in NYS, Inc. is a non-profit, parent-run organization that strives to establish a unified voice for children with emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
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A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
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Arts and crafts, entertainment news, and parenting advice round out this comprehensive site.
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The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families.
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Information about foster parenting and about the process of becoming a foster parent.
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Lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources.
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A full listing of events for children, like plays, concerts, puppet shows, museum events and more. There are listings in all five boroughs of New York City (and other cities as well).
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GoCityKids is the city guide and an event database that offers information on various activities for children of all ages through out the country including New York City and Staten Island.
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Lots of New York City activities for children.
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The Grow Network transforms assessment results into instructional tools for teachers, principals, and parents.
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Tips for encouraging your babies, toddlers, kindergartners and first graders to read
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A literacy initiative to connect boys with books they will read. Presented by Jon Sciezska, author of the Time Warp trio series, The Stinky Cheese Man, Math Curse and more.
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For parents of elementary and junior high school-aged children.
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Technologys impact on the growth and development of young children featuring David Elkind. A video program for adults, especially parents, educators, childcare providers and grandparents.
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International Board on Books for Young People
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Independent guide to NYC public schools from Advocates for Children.
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Braces, eczema, and allergies are only a few of the topics addressed here. All the articles are doctor-approved.
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This site explains common learning disabilities to children.
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Information on learning disabilitiesfor parents, teachers, and other professionals.
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View Live educational broadcasts from the Annenberg/CPB Channel or view Video on Demand from a large selection of teacher oriented programs.
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Identifies causes and promotes prevention of learning disabilities and seeks to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families. Fosters research and advocates for the rights of individuals with learning disabilities under the law. Has online resources that include publications to download and links to state and government agencies.
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This website is aimed at parents of New York City children with special needs, child advocates, and any others who desire to learn about education of children with special needs in the least restrictive environment appropriate for them.
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A "teacher's eye view" of the online collections at the Library of Congress.
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Listing of educational resources in Manhattan.
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"Find the lyrics to your favorite kids' songs."
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Organization founded to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities.
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NCMEC provides assistance to parents and the community in recovering missing children and raises public awareness about ways to help prevent child exploitation.
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The Center provides support to physicians, families, and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home.
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Information about federally funded programs as well as policy documents is available from this official government site.
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National information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues for families, educators and other professional.
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Find braille and talking book libraries nationwide, apply fo service and check the catalog.
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District 75 provides citywide educational, vocational, and behavioral support programs for approximately 23,000 students with special needs. District 75 consists of 56 school organizations, home and hospital instruction, and vision and hearing services.
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Programs for children with blindness and visual impairments, as well as those with emotional, learning, or developmental disabilities.
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A branch of the national PTA.
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VESID, an office of the New York State Education Department, each year offers thousands of New Yorkers who have a disability an opportunity to become independent through education, training and employment.
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OMRDD's mission is to coordinate and provide services for people with developmental disabilities and their families and to conduct research into the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities.
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Connections for students, teachers and parents.
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Connections for students, teachers and parents. Lesson plans provided for American History, Global History,Civics, Language Arts, Math and Economics, Science and Health, Fine Arts, Social Studies, Geography and Technology.
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News articles, research reports,and information related to childrens health, development and education.
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An anthology of works for children, from 1800 to 1872.
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NYPL Library Card required for home access. Find fiction titles for students in grades K-8. Teachers can use thousands of subject headings to find titles on any instructional topic for every grade level. Students can use favorite authors or titles to find more books that they will enjoy reading. Includes full-text reviews from trusted sources such as School Library Journal and Booklist.
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Information about teacher certification, the "No Child Left Behind" Act, State Learning Standards, curriculum resources, assessment information, etc.
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Information on career paths, training opportunities, colleges with early childhood programs and other resources. Presented by the City University of New York.
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A standards-based, educational website that offers resources to enhance teaching and learning. All educational resources are aligned to the New York State Learning Standards at the performance indicator level.
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NYPLs tips for parents
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The mission of Parent to Parent of New York State is to connect and support families of individuals with special needs.
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Resources for identifying and assisting children with learning disabilities from schwablearning.org.
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Resources for identifying and assisting children with learning disabilities from schwablearning.org.
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The Parents League is a non-profit organization of parents and independent schools offering all families with children, toddlers through teens, current information on education, entertainment, and enrichment opportunities.
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A directory of web sites for parents of children with disabilities.
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Website of these publications: Big Apple Parent, Queens Parent, Westchester Parent, and Brooklyn Parent.
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Search for after school programs in your neighborhood.
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Reading aloud to your child is a priceless family ritual that can offer solace, strength, and joy as well as bring balance to your family's hectic life. A child is never too young for a shared story.
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Prevent Child Abuse New York is the only statewide, nonprofit organization in New York dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect.
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Learn how children become readers and writers.
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Recess! is a daily 3-minute public radio program about children's literature and culture. The site has audio and transcripts for over 1,000 programs.
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An independent, not-for-profit organization, RCSN provides information and referral, case management and support, individual and systemic advocacy, parent and professional training, library and information services to NYC parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs and to the professionals who work with them.
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"Continuously updated."
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This electronic booklet is written primarily for the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood. It illustrates the kinds of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits a child with a disability might be eligible for and explains how they evaluate disability claims for children.
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A brief overview of special education in NYC, including the process to get services and a basic understanding of your child's rights. There are also some practical tips for parents to help them navigate the special education system.
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A collection of information resources for those involved in the fields related to Special Education.
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Listing of educational resources on Staten Island.
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Suggestions from the American Academy of Pediatrics