Special Education Resources

GG Consulting Special Education Manager

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Step 2: Click on loose

Step 3: Type in username and password

If you have forgotten your password please email Shiva McCraw at smccraw@farmersvilleisd.net

Step 4: Another screen will ask you to connect (click connect)

Step 5: Another screen will pop up once you have connected asking for your last name, first name and a password (password is same as first password).

Teachers have access to Power Tools screen to do IEP's

Resources

Additional Resources

Resources for Special Education Teachers

  • National Center to Improve Practices in Special Education -  **This is a wealth of resources for special educators!  The center's mission is to promote the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.
  • The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
    The CEC strives to improve education for gifted and special needs students. They provide professional development and offer education standards, legislation updates, discussion forums, and training programs for teaching students with exceptionalities.
  • ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
    An extensive database of journal articles, conference papers, research reports, teaching guides, and lesson plans, all focused on the topic of special education. Includes access to the popular ERIC Digests relative to gifted students and disabilities of all sorts.
  • LD Online
    Organize your classroom and plan your curriculum for learning disabled students. Experts describe the basics about learning disabilities and bring articles, events, personal essays, chat groups, and online newsletters to interested teachers and parents.
  • National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
    This clearinghouse allows you to ask an expert a question about special needs or obtain a referral to a national or local organization. Find information on specific disabilities, special education programs, legal rights, and early intervention.
  • Special Education Tips and Ideas
    Part of the Teachers Helping Teachers lesson plan database, this site provides curriculum and classroom management ideas for teachers working with students with behavior problems, learning disabilities, and physical challenges.
  • SERI: Special Education Resources on the Internet - SERI is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education.
  • Closing the Gap - Closing The Gap, Inc. is an organization that focuses on computer technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site.
  • LD Resources - Search this site for general information on learning disabilities, conferences, legal issues, great links, and more.
  • You Can Handle Them All
    This site offers online tips for identifying and handling over 117 different types of misbehavior. Check out the Behavior of the Day, or participate in an online discussion with other teachers and parents.

 

Director of Special Programs

Shiva McCraw

smccraw@farmersvilleisd.net

405 N. Washington

Farmersville, TX 75442

Ph. 972-782-8319

Fax. 972-782-7635

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