Special Education Resources
For Students who Participate in The Essentialized Standards (VAAP)
Social, Emotional and Behavioral
Reading and Math
Speech Language
Assistiveware Core Content Words
Voice
- See links with free voice charts to model appropriate speech volume to help teach your children to self monitor their own speaking volume even while at home.
- Class Room Voice Levels
- Voice Levels
Expressive Language
- ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association
- Vocabulary Quia Games
- Hello Book Comprehensive Emergent Literacy Planning
Receptive Language
Occupational Therapy
Cutting, Dressing, Writing, Pre-Writing and Motor Planning Resources
Sensory Motor Resources
Writing Resources
Physical Therapy and Adapted PE
Assistive Technology
Accessibility Options for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Low Tech Manual Boards:
LAMP/Words for Life on an iPad:
- LAMP/Words for Life on iPad Manual Board - English
- LAMP/Words for Life on iPad Manual Board - Spanish
- TouchChat/Wordpower
- UNITY
- Proloquo2Go
GoTalk
Low Tech Eye Gaze Boards
AAC vocabularies on a computer/laptop:
- PRC NuVoice PASS software
The PASS software download allows you to run the various language configurations (i.e. Unity, UNIDAD, CoreScanner, LAMP Words for Life, WordPower, Essence) on your computer, all without having to use a device. - Saltillo ChatEditor
Chat Editor is a free Windows® companion software program that allows a clinician, teacher or parent to run various TouchChat vocabulary options (WordPower, NovaChat etc.) on your computer, without having to use a device.
Modeling/Aided Language Stimulation
- Modeling using a low-tech core board
- Quick Tips for parents and others on AAC use
- Quick and Easy Words to model around the house
AAC & Literacy: Resources to help you utilize and model AAC while reading with your student.
How to read & model on an AAC device:
- "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" with LAMP/Words for Life.
- "Curious George at the Zoo "AAC Beginner Read Aloud using WordPower 42 Basic
- "Llama Llama Yum Yum Yum" using the NovaChat 10 with WordPower 60 Basic vocabulary.
- "Ten Apples Up on Top"
Additional Resources:
- PRC Language Lab
- Center for AAC & Autism
- Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities
- PrAACtical AAC
- Core Vocabulary Books
- TouchChat Support
- Lamp Words for Life Support
- AssistiveWare
Accessibility Options for Reading (Text-to Speech access)
On a Computer/ Laptop
Read & Write for Google Chrome:
- Install the Extensions (English)
- Install the Extensions (Spanish)
- Quick Reference Guide (English) (PDF)
- Quick Reference Guide (Spanish) (PDF)
On an iPad/iPhone:
Accessible E Text
- Project Gutenberg
- Storyline Online
- Story Shares
- TarHeel Reader
- TarHeel Shared Reader
- Unite for Literacy
Accessibility Options for Math
Numeric Input- On a computer/PC running Google Chrome Browser:
Numeric Input- On an iPad/iPhone
Calculator Access On a computer/PC using any browser
Calculator Access On an iPad/IPhone
Calculator Access On an Android
Accessibility Options for Written Expression
Graphic Organizer on a Computer/Laptop
Note-Taking Tools On an iOS or Android Device
Speech-To-Text On a Computer/Laptop
Speech -To-Text On an iPad/iPhone
- Dictation
- Enabling Hold to Speak Predictions
Word Prediction On an iPad:
Accessibility Options for Productivity
On any computer, mobile device, and tablet
iOS Applications for Microsoft Office
Android Applications for Microsoft Office
OneDrive Applications for Mobile Devices
Office Lens
On an iOS or Android Device
- SnapType Pro
- Video: How to Use SnapType
- Applications for Downloading
Accessible Instructional Materials for Virginia (AIM-VA)
Blindness / Visual Impairment
Accessibility
Pre-Braille Activities
Braille Practice (UEB)
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Resources
Expanded Core Curriculum
Accessible Educational Videos
General Resources
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
ASL Resources
AASD Accessible Materials Project:
- Stories on Video that are signed and voiced.
- Accessible Materials Project
- Amazing Educational Resources
ASL Storytelling Library
Accessible Educational Videos
Preschool
Play
Play is a child's work and an essential part of daily learning.
Fine Motor
Fine motor activities for the hand.
Gross Motor
Large motor activities for the body.
Communication
Expressive responses used throughout the day and the ability to listen, engage and learn.
- Using the CROWD Strategy
- 8 Ways to get your Child to Speak
- Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
- Love, Talk and Play
- Talking is Teaching
- 70 Books to Target Core Vocabulary
Social
Interacting with others.
Cognitive
Understanding of concepts
- Short Time for Preschoolers
- Good Toys for Children by Age and Stage
- Activities to Promote Preschool Cognitive Development
- Free Printable Books for Preschool
- Good Reads for Young Toddlers
Sensory
Exploring different tactile, calming and stimulatory activities
Post Secondary Transition Resources
- Post Secondary Transition Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Checklist for Post Secondary Transition (PDF)
- College Planning Timeline (PDF)
- Adult Services Planning Timeline (PDF)
- Competitive Employment Planning Timeline (PDF)