RELATED LINKS FOR EDUCATION

• The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based resource for families, schools and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices.  ISN will provide year-round opportunities for families and educators around the world to network and build their knowledge of inclusive education.  Learn more at Inclusive Schools Network. 
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.  Click here to learn more about ED.gov.
  
  
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Teachers want their students to succeed, but a one-size-fits-all approach to education simply does not work. How can teachers respond to individual differences?  Click here to view the Arc of MD registration information for an upcoming session:  "What is Universal Design for Learning".
  
  
• Transition Services and the New Statewide IEP:  Learn about the elements of transition and how they fit into the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process.  Click here to learn more about this session and other Family & Children's Services at the Arc of Baltimore website.
  
  
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):  The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs’ (OSEP’s) IDEA website was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, released on August 3, 2006. It is a "living" website and will change and grow as resources and information become available.  Click here to review the IDEA website.
  
  
• DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others.  Click here to visit the website of DisabilityInfo.gov. 
  
  
• US Health and Human Services Office on Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives pertaining to the over 54 million persons with disabilities in the United States.  Click here to find disability-related information in your community and throughout the United States by visiting the US Health and Human Services Office on Disability.