EDU 510 Statistics and Research: Internet Resources

Google's advanced search allows you to search by domain name (on bottom line of the advanced search form).

Entering .edu or .gov into this line will only return results from educational or US government sites, which tend to contain more reliable scholarly or factual information. You will still have to evaluate the sites for authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity. See- CRAAP TEST from the Meriam Library at the California State University, Chico.

There are many Internet gateways and resources that provide high quality education information. Some of the ones we recommend are:

Classroom Resources

• Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site, "a collection of reviews of great books for kids."
• Children's Literature Web Guide, Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.
• EdHelper.com, subscription-based resource for activities and theme units for use in the classroom.
• The Educator's Reference Desk, a replacement for AskEric. Search the ERIC database at the new site as well.
• ENC online, a resource for K-12 math and science teachers.
• Lesson Plans Library, 500 original lesson plans maintained by The Discovery Channel School website.

Teacher's Resources

• Education Week on the Web, an online education newspaper.
• Education World: The Educator's Best Friend, resource for teachers featuring technological integration and information on school-related issues.
• ERIC 
• ESL Requirements for Pennsylvania
• Explorations in learning & instruction: The theory into Practice Database, a resource for information on learning and instructional theory for educators.
• FREE - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
• New York Times Learning Network, a resource for students and teachers on current events.
• PA Department of Education
• Responsive Classroom: A Practical Approach to Creating Safe, Challenging and Joyful Elementary Schools
• School Psychology Resources Online
• U.S. Department of Education 
• U.S. Department of Education Strategic Plan, draft of the DOE's plan regarding priorities for education.
• What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching.

Research, Statistics & Reports

• .edu: U.S. News.com, U.S. News and World Report's education rankings and assessment strategies.
• Developing Educational Standards, standards for education in twelve subject areas in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
• National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) a collection of education statistics from sources such as, The Condition of Education, The Digest of Education Statistics and Projections of Education Statistics.
• National Council on Disability

Information on Policy and Laws

• AACTE Education Policy Clearinghouse
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• IDEA 97, includes information about the law and new regulations.
• Section 504, facts about educating students with disabilities.

Information on Students with Special Needs (minority students, children with physical or mental handicap, children with learning disabilities)
 

• ABLE-NET Internet Services, services for the disabled.
• ADHD General information on ADHD. A good starting point to learn about ADHD.
• The Arc, government services and financial planning for children with disabilities.
• CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention-Defecit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
• Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Division TEACCH, educational programs for children with Autism.
• ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Special Education, fact sheets and short reports on numerous special education issues.
• LD Online, information on learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals.
• The American Association for Mental Retardation (AAMR).
• National Academy Press, publisher of "Minority Students in Special and Gifted Education."
• National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc, information on minority issues in Special Education.
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA
• National Organization on Disability
• Pennsylvania Yellowpages for Kids with Disabilities
• Thomas Fordham Foundation, source for .pdf of 'Rethinking Special Education for a New Century.
• U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, information on special education services and minority group students.
• Wrightslaw, information on legal issues in Special Education.