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Indiana Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Learners (IDOE)
- The division provides leadership and
state-level support for public school gifted and talented (grades K-12)
programs for students with disabilities from ages 3-21. The division
includes the Gifted and Talented and Special Education Teams, which
administers grants, operates four resource centers, and provides
workshops and materials suited to the needs of the gifted and talented
and the special education population. This site links to each team and
their related links such as
What
new,
Contacts,
Resources,
Laws/Rules/Interpretations,
Events/Training, and
Reports. There is a link with information on the State Advisory
Council such as its purpose & responsibilities, membership, and meeting
minutes. A third link is provided to allow one to search job openings or
post qualifications for a position. Finally, a list with contact
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Indiana Special Education Administrators' Services (ISEAS) - This site offers a listing of and
information about various organizations related to the exceptional needs
population and those who provide service. Organizations highlighted
within this site include for example the
ISEAS Project
and University Forum,
Blumberg Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Education,
Cable Newsletter,
Newsgroups
On-line,
Uniform Resource Locators,
Indiana State University,
Indiana Job Connection, and
the U.S. Office of
Special Education. |
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Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education (ICASE)
- The Indiana Council
of Administrators of Special Education advances professional leadership
demonstrated through effective educational services for all students.
ICASE has served the professional needs of its members for forty years
and will continue to provide leadership. The site links the public to
ICASE's strategic plan, committees,
conferences,
scholarships, and
noteworthy news. |
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Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) - This is an important site for those
currently teaching students with exceptionalities or preparing to be
teachers of students with exceptionalities. In-service and preserves
teachers can find information on
licensing,
renewal of licenses,
education preparation,
and the
mentorship program in Indiana. In addition, the site provides
interested users with a list of Board Meetings, FAQs, Related Links,
Standards, and What's New. |
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The IRIS
Center - This national effort, serving
college faculty working in pre-service preparation programs, aims to
ensure that general education teachers, school administrators, school
nurses, and school counselors are well prepared to work with students
who have disabilities and with their families. Teams of experts are
creating a range of course enhancement materials, including interactive
modules for student-use, and an array of resources for faculty. Such
course enhancements include: PowerPoint presentations, supplementary
course handouts, and other high-interest materials that are readily
accessible for practical use in existing required courses. IRIS is also
identifying and describing exemplary course materials already developed
for use by faculty who prepare personnel in the four target disciplines.
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Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Modules - Part of
the ICAN (The
Interactive Collaborative Autism Network) home page |
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Digital Workshops
- Part of ED.gov website |
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Indiana Paraeducator Support
Project (IPSP) - The Indiana Paraeducator Support Project is a joint
initiative between the Indiana Department of Education, Division of
Exceptional Learners, and the Indiana University School of Education at
IUPUI. Its purpose is to improve special education paraeducator training
efforts across Indiana by creating a network of support for existing as
well as newly developed local school district initiatives and providing
model training program opportunities. |
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Schools Moving Up - A WestEd Initiative. A good resource for
Special Education. |
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Special Connections - A great site for additional teacher tools |
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