Special Populations Links for Parents
Special Education Legal Framework 
Council for Exceptional Children
Information for teachers and parents on the nature and needs of special needs students
Disability.gov
The comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources
Ed.Gov
United States Department of Education
Educational Resources Information Center
Government clearinghouse of educational research
Federal Resource Center for Special Education
The FRC supports a nationwide technical assistance network to respond to the needs of students with disabilities.
IDEA Practices
Many links to IDEA-related websites
Inclusion Works!
Information about inclusive classrooms and campuses
LD Online
Exceptional web site on learning disabilities for teachers, parents and other professionals
National Clearinghouse for Professionals in Special Education
National organization with information for professionals wishing to become involved with special needs students.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Information about IDEA, NCLB, effective school practices for working with special needs students
Office of Special Education and rehabilitative Services
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
Special Education News online
Up-to-date information regarding current events in special education
Texas Education Agency Special Education Website
Information about all aspects of Special Education in the state.
Texas Teacher s Tool Bag
K-12 Public Education Information for Teachers, parents and students. Includes many curriculum resources for most subjects including special populations.
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance.
Strategies that help students with special needs successfully access the general education curriculum.
