Special Education

PA's state educational standards, searchable by grade and subject. This webpage also includes resources for instruction planning and assessment.

This website provides resources on special education from the state Department of Education, including information on assessment, funding, and IDEA-B.

This professional development organization for special and gifted education provides ethical principles, practice guidelines, and preparation standards for the field.

This page links to a variety of resources related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including early childhood practices and outcomes, evidence-based practices for Autism Spectrum Disorder and literacy, and sample lesson plans.

This office from the US Department of Education provides programming, funding, and resources to support special education.

Professional development organization for special education teachers that provides a variety of resources and publications for members.

From the Institute of Education Sciences, the What Works Clearinghouse provides resources and research to make evidence-based decisions in the classroom.

This national center out of Vanderbilt University is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children, particularly those with disabilities. This page includes a wide variety of resources on evidence-based practice summaries, book and film recommendations, and more.

The NCII has developed a series of videos to assist special education teachers, interventionists and others working with students with intensive needs.

A free digital media service for educational use from public broadcasting and its partners, including NOVA, Nature and Frontline.

A source shining a spotlight on what works in education. We show people how they can adopt or adapt best practices, and we tell stories of innovation and continuous learning in the real world.