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.
ARTSEDGE, the National Arts and Education Network, provides the tools to develop interdisciplinary curricula that fully integrate the arts with other academic subjects. ARTSEDGE offers free, standards-based teaching materials, as well as professional development resources, student materials, and guidelines for arts-based instruction and assessment.
Kentucky Education Association
Kentucky Education Association is a National Education Association State Affiliate that regularly lobbies legislators for the resources schools need, campaigns for higher professional standards for the teaching profession, and files legal actions to protect academic freedom and the rights of school employees.
Kentucky State Parent Information Resource Centers
KYPIRC is a statewide effort to train parents in understanding their State and local accountability systems, rights and opportunities for public school choice and supplemental services, district and school parental involvement policies, and strategies to support the academic and school success of their children.
Kentucky TESOL, Inc. (KYTESOL) is a statewide professional organization for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Keys to Comprehension: Strategies
Brief description of the strategies from "7 Keys to Comprehension" by Susan Zimmermann and Chryse Hutchins.
Keys to Success for Bilingual Students with Limited Formal Schooling
This article describes how one teacher successfully worked with elementary-level SIFE bilingual students. Freeman, Yvonne. Bilingual Research Journal. National Association for Bilingual Education, 2001.
Kids Off the Couch offers a variety of activities that can be with our children to expand their knowledge of cities, countries, films, novels, festivals, and school-subjects like History, English, etc. The website offers an overview of the activities, links to other resources, lists of helpful films, videos, books, a section for cultural connections, and access to this website's newsletters.
Looking for more than just a movie? This fun website pairs a recommended kids movie with similar family adventures within your community. You'll find helpful information about the movie, conversation starters, and bits of wisdom about planning a successful family outing. The offer a free weekly newsletter than will keep you inspired.
KidsHealth: Parent Resources (English)
The English-language Parent section of KidsHealth answers questions that parents have about growth and development, expanding on topics such as medical care, sleep, and sexual development.
KidsHealth: Parent Resources (Spanish)
The Spanish-language Parent section of KidsHealth answers questions that parents have about growth and development, expanding on topics such as puberty, dyslexia, and exercise.
This article from KidsHealth provides an overview of causes, signs, and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and how children can be affected and treated by PTSD.
This area of the Internet Public Library is just for kids. Here you will find many resources like reference books, study tips, and even games and craft ideas.
Kidsreads, part of The Book Report Network, is a great place for kids to find info about their favorite books and authors, and reviews of the newest titles.
Free printable math worksheets for many grade levels.
A report published by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education offering comprehensive and reliable data source on the future size and composition of high school graduating classes across the country.
This video featuring standards author David Coleman discusses ho thew ELA Standards apply and require mastery across several disciplines.
The Knowledge Loom is a community for educators to find research articles, read stories from other teachers and administrators, and share their own stories and knowledge.
KAC is a national nonprofit community service, education and advocacy organization established in 1983 to facilitate the Korean American community's effective participation in civic, legislative, political and community affairs. The first chapter was founded in Los Angeles.
Korean American Resource & Cultural Center
KRCC's mission is to empower the Korean American community through education, social service, organizing/advocacy and culture.
KQED: Eco-Literacy for ESL Students
This student-centered, eco-literacy curriculum offers lesson plans linked to KQED/PBS programming and online interactive resources. The lessons and activities are appropriate for different levels of student proficiency in English.
