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.
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.
LA Unified School District: Translation Resources
The English/Spanish Glossary of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Terminology was developed as a tool for translating and interpreting the most commonly used words and phrases in District documents and meetings.
Language Acquisition: An Overview
This article provides an overview to the stages of language acquisition, and offer strategies designed to support ELL instruction at different stages of language acquisition.
Language Magazine is the popular periodical of language, education, and communication. The magazine also includes conference and job posting information. The Internet version links to some articles in PDF.
Lanternfish ESL is maintained by a group of ELL teachers in Asia and North America. Our aim is to bring printable quality resources to teachers and parents.
Lao People, Cultures, and Issues (LCW)
LCW works to promote awareness about Lao People, Cultures and Issues. Through our website we wish to be the conduit of information for our visitors through comprehensive Lao language references and other cultural information, insightful advice column, special articles, etc.
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day
Larry Ferlazzo maintains an award-winning educational blog and free monthly newsletter where he disseminates links to innovative Web sites for teaching ESL.
The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) is a multicultural community-based organization in the Washington, DC area that supports youth and their families in their determination to live, work, and study with dignity, hope, and joy. The LAYC Family of Organizations is a network of youth centers, schools and social enterprises with a shared commitment to helping youth become successful and happy young adults, with the skills they need to succeed educationally, professionally, and personally.
The Latin Baby Book Club Blog was created to provide parents with suggested reading for their families and to help children develop pride for their Latin culture through education and literature. The blog also strives to support Hispanic authors through monthly interviews and reviews of bilingual young adult and children's books.
