Resources
Literacy
Resources
PBS Series with videos and 100 interviews with top experts in the field of literacy: neuroscientists, psychologists, reading researchers, educators, economists, and policy leaders.
Simplify Difficult Text - Free Software.
About the Brain
University of Washington website that makes every possible aspect of the workings of the brain understandable to children.
Brain Training Cognitive Training and Memory Workouts.
The Secret Life of the Brain PBS 3-D images of the brain accompany episodes about how the brain works.
Learning Disabilities
Assistive Technology for Dyslexia
Assistive technology for people with dyslexia includes text-to-speech apps, dictation software, word prediction programs, electronic graphic organizers, and numerous tools that support note taking and study skills.
The educator's guide to learning disabilities and ADHD.
Local experts on the advantages of Dyslexia – Book Titles: The Mislabled Child and Dyslexic Advantage. Videos and much more.
Understood: for learning and attention issues
8 movies about Dyslexia
Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity.
Testing and Instruction
Translation of all those Educational Tests.
14 Assessments that are Specifically for a Dyslexia Diagnosis
ADD/ADHD
ADDitude: Living Well with Attention Deficit
All roads lead to here! Articles, links, tips, resources, treatments, support groups, etc.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
National Organization – Membership is required for some conferences and resources.
Understood: for learning and attention issues
Slide Shows, FAQs, Videos, Checklists, Myth-busting
Executive Function Coaching
WRITING
Getting the Writing Engine Started (By Kendra Wagner)
Writing a challenge to many students, and this article addresses those who are twice exceptional: gifted and learning disabled. Because the act of writing is full of many layers of creativity, skill, and motivation, there are many aspects of teaching it.
Handwriting Help at Home (By Kendra Wagner)
Is your child discouraged by her own messy work? Help her show what she knows with these tips for neater writing.
Overcoming Dysgraphia and Writing Challenges: A Guide for Teachers and Parents (By Kendra Wagner)
In this webinar, Kendra Wagner, M.A., explains how to identify and overcome dysgraphia and writing challenges.
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Excellent Program. Used by many Homeschoolers. Free Articles.
Road to Grammar Jr: Grammar and ESL for Kids
Several levels of difficulty in quizzes on all aspects of grammar and vocabulary. 10 items in each quiz, so you can pop on the site and pop off!
Grammar Monster: Grammar Lessons and Tests
For middle school and higher, this has lessons and tests.
The Interactive 6-Trait Writing Process
What many teachers, test evaluators, and entry exam scorers use to evaluate writing.
Teaching Resources by Steve Peha (Local)
Handouts and More! All free. All K-12.
The Best Free Grammar Websites
20 online games for 2nd - 12th grade
Quill: free tools to make your students better writers
Free grammar practice and writing for all grade levels