Certificate Street
Award for a Bright Idea
Encourage kids to think up great ideas and reward their thoughts and ideas by giving out awards. The certificate, a PDF document, allows you to type in the bright thinker's name, a description of their idea, the date, and your own name...
Curated OER
My School Goal (Part1)
Third graders share their accomplishments and how they felt when they reached their final goal. In groups, 3rd graders brainstorm ideas and goals. They discuss personal goals, both short term and long term. They list steps in...
Curated OER
Poster Made With Markers
Students create a poster with words, phrases, markers, colors, drawings to convey an idea or central theme.
Curated OER
Personal Learning Profile
Pupils are given an overview of their legal rights according to IDEA, each student describes in their own words why it is important that they exercise their rights within the transition planning process. They are asked, "What can happen...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Memo: Rti and Idea
On January 21, 2011, OSEP's Director Melody Musgrove sent a memo to state directors of special education to clarify that RTI strategies cannot be used to delay or deny a timely evaluation for students suspected of having a disability....
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Questions and Answers on Rti and Eis
This brief from 2007 describes the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and presents the answers to frequently asked questions regarding RTI and Early Intervening Services. The brief was produced by the U.S. Department of...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Politics
A selection of debate topics focused on political themes. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports the...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Education
A selection of debate topics focused on education issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports the...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: International Issues
A selection of debate topics focused on international issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Religion
A selection of debate topics focused on religious issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports the...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Philosophy
A selection of debate topics focused on philosophical issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Science
A selection of debate topics focused on science issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports the...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Environment
A selection of debate topics focused on environmental issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports...
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International Debate Education Association: Debates: Health
A selection of debate topics focused on health themes. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports the...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Law
A selection of debate topics focused on legal issues, many of which are international. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debate: Society
A selection of debate topics focused on societal issues, often on an international scale. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a...
Other
International Debate Education Association: Debates: Economic Issues
A selection of debate topics focused on economic issues, often on an international scale. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a...
Other
The Ultimate Nature of Matter
Modern science is based on the idea of matter. This essay, by Alan Bradnam of the University of Sheffield (UK), discusses the impact of this idea on the world of science.
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Learning Disabilities Association of California
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
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Services in School for Children With Special Needs: What Parents Need to Know
The services offered in schools for students with disabilities can sometimes be difficult to understand. This site tells parents what they can do and what options are afforded to them under the law. (March 2011)
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National Association of Special Education Teachers: Discipline of Students in Special Education
From this introductory page of a monthly series of nine articles about IDEA's requirements in specific disciplinary areas relating to students with special needs. While these brief introductions provide some information, membership is...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Idealism
This scholarly encyclopedia defines idealism and describes key elements of idealistic thought. Included are Platonism, nominalism, agnosticism, and Kantian philosophy. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...