Resources for Parents, Students, & Educational Professionals
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Other Helpful Organizations & Professionals
Workshops for Youth and Families Offers personal growth and skill-building opportunities to help students face the challenges of adolescence.
www.collegeboard.com – SAT, AP registration and testing information
www.act.org – ACT registration and testing information
AD/HD & Learning Disabilities Information & Resources
www.chadd.org– Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Organization
www.allkindsofminds.com – Dr. Mel Levine’s site offering extensive articles, books and research on how children learn.
http://www.salt.arizona.edu/ – The SALT Center at UofA offers accommodations, assistance, and resources for college students with learning disabilities, AD/HD and other learning challenges.
http://www.ldresources.com/ – Provides valuable information for people or families learning to find their way with learning disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/ – This organization provides articles and resources for anyone hoping to learn more about learning disabilities.
ADDitude – A print and online magazine, ADDitude provides information and inspiration for adults and children with AD/HD and learning disabilities.DyslexiaLinkshttp://www.bartonreading.com/dys.html
Arizona Department of Education – Access to AIMS testing information, Charter Schools Directory, Academic Standards, etc.
Arizona school districts – Department of Education website
Arizona private schools– list of Arizona private schools
Arizona Charter Schools – list of Arizona charter schoolsArizona Colleges
Homeschooling & Correspondence Programs
University of Missouri-Columbia Center for Distance and Independent Study
Private Schools in the Phoenix Area
Metro Phoenix School Districts
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Scottsdale Unified School District
Cave Creek Unified School DistrictPeoria Unified School District
Glendale Union High School District
Deer Valley Unified School District
Washington Elementary School District
Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000 is the premier reading, writing, and learning software for students with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, or other learning difficulties, including physical impairments or language learning needs. The Kurzweil 3000 system is a scanning software that reads aloud, takes notes and highlights information http://www.kurzweiledu.com/
Readingpen 11: The Pen that is a Pocket Scanner
An assistive reading device that is designed specifically for school age reading levels. Available for purchase at www.wizcomtech.com
Highlighting Tape
Colored highlight tape can be found at www.crystalsprings.com or by special order through Staples and Office Max.
NCP - Carbonless paper
Time TrackerDuplicate and triplicate carbonless three-ring hole-punched paper is available at various office-supply stores.
This visual timer and clock helps kids (and adults!) manage their time. Find it at www.learningresources.com