Recommended Links
The following are links to recommended organizations and web sites that provide information on learning disabilities, ADHD, and other issues.
You can also see this list organized by type of organization, by focus, or by audience.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement
Resources and information from the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency.
U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
A national network of 10 U.S. resettlement agencies offering assistance to refugee families.
U.S.A. Learns is a free Web site for adults to learn English and improve their basic reading, writing, speaking, and life skills. It offers online video courses by topic, essential vocabulary, and assessment tools.
UCLA Institute for Democracy, Education, and Access
IDEA is a network of UCLA scholars and students, professionals in schools and public agencies, advocates, community activists, and urban youth. IDEA's mission is to make high quality public schooling and successful college participation routine occurrence in low income neighborhoods of color. Research and advocacy are the tools IDEA uses to empower individuals, build relationships, and create knowledge for civic participation and social change.
Understanding the "Silent Period" with English Language Learners
This article describes some strategies used by two kindergarten teachers to communicate verbally and nonverbally.
Understanding the WIDA Language Proficiency Standards: A Resource Guide
Language proficiency standards from World-class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) that incorporate easy to understand benchmarks and connections with content learning.
UNICEF Information by country about universal education.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The UN Refugee Agency's website.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Child Refugees
Information on child refugees from the UN.
United Nations: World Refugee Day
Information on World Refugee Day, June 20th.
United Professionals AFT Vermont
United Professionals AFT Vermont is the Vermont State affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers.
University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is devoted to interdisciplinary service, training and outreach.
University of California at Berkeley: Advancing College-Going Culture
These pages discuss a college-going culture, how attitudes of teachers and counselors affect students, best practices, and ideas for beginning a conversation about the college-going culture at your school.
University of California Linguistic Minority Research Institute
UC LMRI disseminates research findings on educational issues affecting linguistic minorities, as well as racial and ethnic minorities, and immigrants.
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning
The Center for Research on Learning is an internationally recognized research and development organization noted for creating solutions that dramatically improve quality of life, learning, and performance, especially for those who experience barriers to success.
University of Minnesota Human Rights Library
Links to information on many countries and the current conditions and political situation in the country.
University of Minnesota: Commanding English Program
An example of a first-year support program for ELLs enrolled in college.
University of North Carolina: International Children's Stories
Stories, legends, and folktales from around the world. Links to stories from many countries such as India, Greece, China, and Egypt.
