Parents Reaching Out (PRO)
This is a parent-to-parent resource for support with all issues concerning children with disabilities. For more information about PRO and how you can become involved, click here.
Learning to Achieve: A Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
This program was recently released by the Department of Education in conjunction with the Department of Labor to help young adults set priorities and goals for transition after high school. For more information click here.
US Department of Education: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities. For more information click here
Resources for Students with Learning Differences or Physical or Emotional Challenges
For students with a learning difference or physical or emotional challenge, finding the right support to meet needs while in high school and/or college is very important. It is crucial to determine as a family, the perfect fit in general-for example, curriculum, campus culture, social and emotional support and importantly a well-defined student support services center. For more information see the links below that may be helpful in supporting your child with building academic, time management and study skills.
Speed Reader Trainer
This speed reading app is a fun, effective and FREE way to increase your reading abilities. The app uses the fundamentals of metaguiding and viewing exercises to train your eyes to process text quicker. The average adult reads about 250 words per minutes with a 70% comprehension rate. Students who have used the Ivy Standard system have seen increases of up to 500 WPM in as little as two weeks of use. For more information on increasing your reading speed click here
Cram
Online flashcards are a great way to study! Cram is your number one online educational resource. We have a wide selection of flashcards for you to study, memorize, test yourself on, and more. Flashcards are effective because they are founded on the principles of rote and memorization. With Cram.com, you can use our web-based flashcard maker to create your own set. Once you create your online flashcards, you will be able to study, export or even share it with your fellow classmates. Cram also has a large app store so you can find other mobile flashcards for your Android, iPhone or Windows device, allowing you to take your flashcards on the go! For more information on Cram click here
Study Blue
We offer the largest and fastest-growing library of online study materials, containing more than 250 million user-generated digital notecards covering every topic from Algebra to Zoology. Set up a free account with Google or Facebook. Use text and pictures to create flashcards, find online flashcards and notes from millions of classmate-created materials. Alerts put and end to forgetting about those 67 biology terms you have to study. Study on-line flashcards and notes even when there's no internet. Contact classmates to ask questions or collaborate study sessions. For more information click here
Quizlet
Quizlet is another leaning app made for both Android and iPhone. It is intuitive and has a very user friendly interface. As with Cram, the Quizlet app connects to the website, which essentially provides the same options as the phone app version. For more information about creating your own study set and sharing them with other click here
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman Khan to provide "a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere". The organization produces micro lectures in the form of YouTube videos. For more information on Khan Academy click here
Mathway
Free math problem solver answers your algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics homework questions with step-by-step explanations. For more information click here
iFormulas
IFormulas provides an clean slate to effortlessly look up mathematical formulas with use of tools such as scientific calculator and translator,. Classes include : Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, Geometry, Electrical, Trigonometry, Physics
Myhomework
myHomework maintains a user-friendly interface designed to easily access your classes and assignments anytime and anywhere. Have you ever lost or forgot your planner? Tired of carrying one around? Or simply just forget to check what’s due? Replace your paper planner with the myHomework app and never forget an assignment again! myHomework helps students at any level improve their organization and become better students. For a fraction of the cost of paper planners, schools can offer myHomework ads-free to their students. For more information click here
iStudiez Pro for Windows
The app allows you to easily manage all your homework and assignments. The assignments view is a comprehensive tool to help you organize your academic work. The interface of the Week pane gives you the structured and neat presentation of your classes schedule. iStudiez Pro is the unique application for students which combines tracking schedule, homework and grades with a delightful user experience. Syncs data with iOS and Mac OS versions of the app. Supports Windows 7-8.1. For more information on how to formulate your own paper-free planner click here
Selfcontrol
SelfControl is a free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start." Until that timer expires, you will be unable to access those sites--even if you restart your computer or delete the application. For more information click here