Inclusion and Learners with Disabilities

Helpful for defining disability categories currently recognized by federal legislation.

"The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents." Try searching "All topics" under "Explore" on their website for good starting points.

The IRIS Center creates high-quality, online open educational resources (OERs) about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to help improve the education outcomes of all students, especially struggling learners and those with disabilities. Includes evidence-based summaries of instructional practices, interventions, and more.

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education.

AIR conducts federal, state, and local projects designed to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Site offers technical assistance support for implementing evidence-based practices.

Resources for parents of children with disabilities. Links to a range of useful resources, and includes definitions and content in Spanish and English.

Inclusion resources for teachers on topics ranging from instruction to assessment, family involvement, peer support, technology, staffing, etc.

Regional teacher resources, including relevant Texas law and contacts for local organizations and services.

A project of the Texas Education Agency committed to providing accurate and consistent information to parents and families of students with disabilities.