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Know Your Rights: A Student's Guide to Special Education
A student-friendly explainer on IEP rights and self-advocacy.
Do2Learn Self-Advocacy & Organization Tools
Free tools to help students manage tasks, emotions, and social skills.
Understood.org: Study Tips for Students Who Learn Differently
Practical strategies to help students build confidence and stay organized.
How to Speak Up for Yourself in School
An article on building self-advocacy skills for students with learning differences.
PTS Coaching Resource Library
Additional resources and coaching tools available at ADDitude Magazine.
LD OnLine Resource Center
Comprehensive information on learning disabilities and ADHD for parents, teachers, and students.
Child Mind Institute Resource Center
Expert articles and guides on learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health for families.
ADDitude Magazine Resource Center
Trusted articles and strategies on ADHD and learning disabilities.
Supportive Strategies for Students With Dysgraphia
Edutopia: Strategies to support students with dysgraphia in the classroom.
What is Dyslexia? Symptoms, Causes, & Diagnosis
ADDitude Magazine: Learn about the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of dyslexia.
Understanding IDEA and FAPE
Plain-language summary of key special education laws — IDEA, FAPE, and your child's rights
Special Education Advocacy Video Series
Comprehensive video series on special education advocacy, rights, and support strategies for families and educators.
Right Thinking Journal Template
A daily journaling template to help students track their thought patterns and build self-awareness.
Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Tools
A comprehensive database of legal tools, case law summaries, and advocacy strategies for parents fighting for their child's special education rights.
Section 504 vs. IEP: Know the Difference
A clear legal comparison of 504 Plans and IEPs — who qualifies, what protections each provides, and how to advocate for the right plan for your child.
Understanding Learning Disabilities (LD OnLine Video Series)
A free video series from LD OnLine covering dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and processing disorders — explained clearly for families and students.
Do2Learn — Free Social Skills & Behavior Tools
Thousands of free, research-based social skills tools, visual supports, behavior management strategies, and academic materials for students with disabilities.
Classroom Accommodation Checklist for Teachers
A practical checklist of over 50 evidence-based accommodations and modifications for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and emotional/behavioral disorders.
SEL in Action: What It Looks Like in Real Classrooms (CASEL Video)
Short documentary-style videos showing how Social-Emotional Learning is implemented in real K–12 classrooms across the U.S.
Illinois Enroll App — Find Special Education Services Near You
ISBE's online tool for locating approved special education programs, providers, and resources by zip code across Illinois.
How to File a Special Education Complaint in Illinois
Step-by-step guide to filing a state complaint or due process hearing request when your child's IEP is not being properly implemented in Illinois.
Understood.org: Learning & Thinking Differences Explained
Short explainer videos for students and families covering dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and more — told through real stories.
How Trauma Affects the Learning Brain (Harvard ACES Video)
Harvard's Center on the Developing Child explains how adverse childhood experiences alter brain architecture and what educators and parents can do to support healing.
Headspace for Educators — Mindfulness & Stress Tools
Free mindfulness, stress-reduction, and emotional regulation tools designed specifically for K–12 educators. Includes guided meditations and classroom activities.
IEP Goal Tracking Sheet for Parents
A printable worksheet for parents to track IEP goals, record progress, document teacher communications, and prepare for annual review meetings.
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) — Your Child's Legal Right
Detailed overview of FAPE under IDEA — what it guarantees, when schools violate it, and how to file a complaint with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Chicago Public Schools: Special Education Family Guide
CPS's official resource for families — covers evaluations, IEPs, dispute resolution, and how to access services within Chicago Public Schools.
The Growth Mindset Guide for Students
Based on Dr. Carol Dweck's Stanford research — helps students understand that intelligence grows with effort, and provides exercises to shift fixed-mindset thinking.
Thought Record Worksheet (CBT-Based)
A cognitive-behavioral therapy worksheet that helps students identify negative automatic thoughts, challenge distortions, and replace them with balanced thinking.
My Feelings Check-In Worksheet
A daily emotional check-in tool for students to identify and name their emotions, rate their energy, and set a personal intention for the day.
Illinois Special Education Parent Guide (ISBE)
The Illinois State Board of Education's official guide for families navigating special education services in Illinois public schools.
SEL Competency Framework for Educators (CASEL)
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning's full framework for integrating SEL into K–12 classrooms. Includes implementation guides and assessment tools.
Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Diverse Learners
A practical teacher guide covering tiered assignments, flexible grouping, scaffolding, and accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
Understanding Your Child's IEP: A Parent's Complete Guide
Step-by-step breakdown of every section of an Individualized Education Program — what each part means, your rights, and what questions to ask at the meeting.
IDEA 2004: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Official parent guide to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act — covers eligibility, evaluations, IEPs, placement, and dispute resolution.
Executive Function Skills Toolkit
A toolkit for teachers and parents with activities, tools, and strategies to build executive function skills in diverse learners.
Classroom Inclusion Strategies — Premium Guide
Advanced guide for educators on creating fully inclusive classrooms with differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
Right Thinking Daily Affirmations for Students
Daily affirmation cards and scripts to help students build positive self-talk, confidence, and a growth mindset.
Social-Emotional Learning Activities Packet
A full packet of SEL activities for parents and teachers to use with students to build emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Parent's Guide to IEPs
A comprehensive guide covering what an IEP is, how to read it, and how to advocate for your child's educational needs.
ADHD Learning Strategies Worksheet
Printable worksheet with structured strategies for students with ADHD to improve focus, organization, and task completion.
ADHD Focus Strategies Worksheet
Printable worksheet with 10 proven focus strategies for students with ADHD.
Inclusive Classroom Strategies
Best practices for teachers supporting diverse learners in inclusive classroom settings.
Right Thinking Journal Template
A daily journaling template to help students track their thought patterns and build self-awareness.
IEP Rights Guide for Parents
A comprehensive guide explaining your child's rights under IDEA and how to navigate IEP meetings.
Understanding Your Child's Diagnosis
Video guide helping parents understand common learning disability diagnoses and what they mean.
Special Education Law Overview
Downloadable PDF guide covering federal and Illinois special education laws every parent should know - IDEA, FAPE, and your child's rights.
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